There is a record amount of debt maturities in 2024 at close to $1T, and another $1T over the next two years, notes Greg Friedman CEO Peachtree Group.
In this interview with Schwab Nework, he discusses commercial real estate and how the market is still pricing in 50BPS of cuts between now and the end of the year, and its increasingly looking like faith rather than “data driven.”
Watch the full interview here.
Schwab Network - "Commercial real estate continues to remain in chaos," says Greg Friedman. He believes fundamentals surrounding the industry remain solid but capital markets continue to raise outlook uncertainty. Greg uses the 10-year treasury as a benchmark for commercial real estate and talks about the other ways sentiment has shifted in the industry.
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Greg Friedman offers a wide perspective on the real estate market. He uses the 10-year treasury yield as a market indicator but notes inconsistencies in the latest trends compared to real estate. Greg believes there will be better buying opportunities on the horizon once real estate finds a bottom to build a new foundation. Listen to the full broadcast on Schwab Network.
