Eric Greenberg

1 month ago | lexology.com | Eric Greenberg |James O'Brien

Click here to listen to the audio. In Seyfarth’s 10th annual Real Estate Market Sentiment Survey, commercial real estate executives express optimism for 2025, with 87% expecting a year of opportunity driven by improving market fundamentals and anticipated rate reductions. However, rising costs remain a significant concern, with respondents narrowing in on inflation, interest rates, and property insurance as factors that could drive up the cost of acquiring and operating real estate.

Dec 9, 2024 | news.bloomberglaw.com | Eric Greenberg

The reality of artificial intelligence is less dramatic, and far more human, than the competing views rooted in 1970s visions of a utopia of flying-cars versus overlords ruling from the Death Star. In legal departments, it holds great promise in enhancing efficiency for essential but supporting tasks—fostering rather than replacing legal judgment. This efficiency gives general counsel and chief legal officers more capacity for strategic thinking and practical problem-solving.

Nov 14, 2024 | mondaq.com | Eric Greenberg |James O'Brien

The REIT industry is a major force in real estate, with public REITs holding approximately $2.5 trillion in assets and more than 170 million Americans invested in REITs. Despite difficult headwinds coming out of 2023, REITs have been on the rise in 2024, showing resilience in diverse sectors, including surprisingly positive performance in the office sector. REITs provide key insights into market trends and are an attractive option for investors seeking diversified portfolios.

Sep 18, 2024 | mondaq.com | Jason DeJonker |Eric Greenberg |James O'Brien

High interest rates, escalating costs, and rising vacancy rates have taken a toll on real estate assets, particularly in the office sector, with buildings in key markets selling at significant discounts. At the same time, refinancing options have become increasingly elusive. How can those interested in acquiring distressed assets capitalize on current market conditions?

Sep 16, 2024 | lexology.com | Eric Greenberg |James O'Brien

Click here to listen to the audio. High interest rates, escalating costs, and rising vacancy rates have taken a toll on real estate assets, particularly in the office sector, with buildings in key markets selling at significant discounts. At the same time, refinancing options have become increasingly elusive. How can those interested in acquiring distressed assets capitalize on current market conditions?