Amanda Lombard Warns of US Hotel Loan Distress

“We have the world stage at our doorstep, and in many ways, it’s still the epicenter.”

“If you look at say 2029, if we're thinking 11 to 12 billion of direct Olympic infrastructure, that might only equate to about 2 to 2 1/2% of total construction activity in the state.”

“Today’s pricing reflects a dramatically different interest rate environment than in 2018.”

“The Dutch housing market has faced a structural shortage for many years, intensified by demographic ageing and a declining supply. This calls for decisive action.”

“The obvious one is there's not retail development. Okay, there's two reasons for that. One, it's just cost. You know, the costs don't make sense for the rents that you can achieve.”

“Those lease rates were set in a cost environment that's totally different than today. In fact, more than 50% different.”

“It's still the case, Spencer. And I think, you know, you're right. And I think in terms of like saging of leases, I think chops are lucky to get five years and two five-year options.”

“Every kind of company you can imagine is using their office space to attract talent and make talent more efficient and effective, and that’s created a lot of opportunity for us.”