Real estate woes not solely residential (Contra Costa Times)The property crisis throughout the East Bay has infected retail, mixed-use and large developments as loans are increasingly moving into default. Map: Commercial real estate in default
Real estate market not sick but not well, either (Richmond Times-Dispatch)The commercial real estate market has been labeled by many bond traders and portfolio investors as the next shoe to drop. But there are signs that perhaps news of commercial real estate?s demise are somewhat exaggerated. To borrow a line from a song by indie rock band Harvey Danger, ?I?m not sick, but I?m not well.? This aptly describes the state of today?s commercial real estate market.