Commercial Mortgage Insight

1999 FEATURES AND REPORTS

This index lists feature stories, reports and news items that have appeared in Commercial Mortgage Insight in 1999.

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AGENDA

Surfing In A Swiftly Changing Sea Jan., p. 3
A New Type Of Financing Source Feb., p. 3
'Money Coming Back' To Senior Housing March, p. 3
Growth Across The Board April, p. 3
Courts Call Default Rates Into Question May, p. 3
Industry Must Improve Servicing Quality June, p. 3
Seeking A Ph.D. For C.R.E. July, p. 2
Office Rents Up But Still Reasonable Aug., p. 3
Fall Chill Brings Time Of Travel Oct., p. 3
Office Market And Economy Unrelated? Nov., p. 3
Attaining The Benefits Of E-Commerce Dec., p. 3

AGRICULTURAL

Agricultural Lending: Harvesting Farm Income. The agriculture finance industry is hoping to again reap the benefits of healthy farm income Author: Michael J. Kling Aug., p. 9
Alternative Financing For Small Farms Aug., p. 10
The Agricultural Secondary Market Aug., p. 11

APPRAISALS

Appraisal Companies In Midst Of Initial Consolidation Phase. Prompted by general consolidation in the real estate industry, appraisal firms are seeking strategic partners Author: Michael J. Kling Aug., p. 29

ASSET MANAGEMENT

New, Upgraded Features In The Works For Asset Management Software. Manipulating data for trend analysis, sending data electronically and exporting and importing databases are some of the software features that vendors are developing - if not already marketing Author: Michael J. KlingFeb., p. 6
Add Predictive Capability To Your Arsenal. By developing your own risk scoring system you can quantify loan performance and predict defaults. Author: Richard L. Mason Feb., p. 10
Seeking Seamless Software Solutions Feb., p. 8

BANKS

Helps Meet CRA Rating Aug., p. 6

CMBS

Group Urges Rule Change March, p. 6
New Technology Improvements Promising To Alter CMBS Industry. Upgrades in the works or being released will improve predictive capability and lead to changes in the real estate industry Author: Michael J. Kling March, p. 14
Investors Travel Two Distinct Roads To Mortgage-Backed Securities. The capital markets shake-up has changed the nature of CMBS investors. Understanding what they think will help you know what type of loans to produce Author: Michael J. Kling April, p. 6
Capital Markets Still Viable April, p. 7
Trustees Battling For Shrinking Fees For Commercial MBS Pool Issuances. Trustee fees have dropped and may not be able to fall further without endangering service Author: Michael J. Kling July, p. 4
European CMBS: Blending Diverse Markets Sept., p. 3
Assessing Defaults for Rating CMBS. What do default statistics from the early 1990s' real estate recession mean to the rang of CMBS? Authors: Sally Gordon and Tad Philipp Sept., p. 6
Life Company Vs. Conduit Loans Authors: Sally Gordon and Tad Philipp Sept., p. 6
CMBS Generation Back On Fast Track Sept., p. 20
Pursuit Of Standardization Brings Benefits To CMBS. The Commercial Real Estate Secondary Market and Securitization Association plans to release the final installment of the Standard Information Package next month. Author: Jeff Whitlatch Oct., p. 6
CMBS Delinquencies ? Viewing The Real Estate Behind The Numbers. An analysis of existing CMBS pools reveals that some properties have performed better than others Author: Roy Chun Dec., p. 16

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE PROGRAMS

Emmes Capital LLC: Short Term Specialist Jan. p. 6
Affinity Bank: Small Loans In California Jan., p. 6
Liberty Bank: Bank Employs Adjustable Rate Jan., p. 6
Parmann Commercial Funding: Expands Loan Program Feb., p. 28
Suburban Capital Markets: Organized For Volume Feb., p. 28
Wells Fargo Bank: Seeks Low LTV Product Feb., p. 29
Pacific Coast Partners: Entrepreneurial Financing Feb., p. 29
Macloud Financial: Increases Cash Flow March, p. 10
Normandy Corp: Credit Tenants, Subdivisions March, p. 10
NationsCredit Commercial Corp.: Complicated Structuring March, p. 11
ARCS Commercial Mortgage Co.: New Division Seeks Brokers March, p. 11
Bridge Financial Corp.: Short Term, Low LTV April, p. 8
Debis Financial Services Inc.: Golf Coarse Marinas April, p. 8
Freddie Mac: GSE Introduces New Product, April, p. 9
Redwood Commercial Funding: REIT Begins Origination May, p. 20
Principal Capital Management: Hungry For Product May, p. 20
Pacific Crest Bank: Rolls Out New Program May, p. 20
First Fidelity Bank: Expanding Broker Links June, p. 23
Central Park Capital: Program Refunds Costs June, p. 23
Commercial Capital Corp.: Lender Seeks SBA Referrals June, p. 23
Collateral Mortgage: Expanding Production July, p. 22
Zions Small Business Finance: Lender Allows Rate Locks July, p. 22
Priority Mortgage: Untraditional Transactions July, p. 22
J.P. Morgan Mortgage Capital Inc.: Conduit Offers Free Rate Lock Sept., p. 10
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Origination: Features Variable Rates Sept., p. 10
CDC Mortgage Capital: Emphasizes Floating Rates Sept., p. 10
Cambridge Reality Capital Companies: Leasehold Program Sept., p. 10
Greenwich Capital: Emphasizes Bank Oversight Sept., p. 11
Rainmaker Financial Affiliates Inc.: Links Brokers To Lenders Oct., p. 8
Warburg Dillon Read: Broad Range Of Products Oct., p. 8
First Credit Commercial Capital Corp.: Launches New Program Oct., p. 9
ACRE Partners LLC: Specializes In Net Leases Oct., p. 9
Key Bank Commercial Mortgage: Funds Large, Small Loans Nov., p. 8
Quaker City Federal Savings and Loan: Expanding In California Nov., p. 8
Falcon Financial: Finances Auto Dealers Nov., p. 9
Pacific Coast Investment Co.: Collects No Upfront Fees Dec., p. 12
Commercial Capital Advisors: Internet-Based Lending Dec., p. 12
Inland Mortgage Corp.: Finances Up To 100% Of Costs Dec., p. 12
PMC Capital: Finances Hotels Dec., p. 13

CONDUITS

Rethink 'Wall to Main Street; Loans Feb., p. 25
Difficult Deals More Difficult March, p. 17
Conduits: Is The Makeover Complete? June, p. 18
Conduits: Learning To Play The Markets Game. A year after the capital markets meltdown, industry observers say conduits have learned to protect themselves against risk to avoid a repeat of last year's losses Author: Michael J. Kling Sept., p. 1
CMBS Generation Back On Fast Track Sept., p. 20
Warburg Dillon Read: Broad Range Of Products Oct., p. 8
Establish New Niche Dec., p. 6

CORRESPONDENTS

Relationship-Based Lending. A drive for efficiency is causing lenders to focus on more deals from fewer sources and prompting conduit lenders to behave more like life companies Author: Michael J. Kling Jan., p. 1
Persistence Wins In Courtship Jan., p. 20
Tips From Lenders Jan., p. 20
Owners Group Gives Voice To Mortgage Bankers Jan., p. 21

DELINQUENCIES

California Defaults Down April, p. 4
Delinquencies Steady Oct., p. 5

DIVERSIFICATION

The New Business Of Note Brokering: A Potential Gold Mind For Brokers. Mortgage professionals should strive to diversify their businesses, and business note brokering is a large, untapped market that provides the perfect answer Author: Gary Opper Sept., p. 21

DIRECTORIES

1998: The Year Conduit Growth Ended? Use this annual index to find stories on issues like the growth and contraction of the CMBS business and how-to advice features on everything from appearances of loan packages to becoming Y2K compliant Jan., p. 15
A Guide To Directory Of Outsourcing Services. Finding The Right Specialist May, p. 10
Directory Of Commercial Lenders: A Guide To Properties And Programs Aug., p. 14
Directory Of Commercial Technology: A Guide To Today's Software, Systems Sept., p. 15
Directory Of Commercial Technology: Software Providers Oct., p. 16
Directory Of Environmental Services Nov., p. 10

DUE DILIGENCE

Speeding Transactions Jan., p. 5
Due Diligence Key To Hotel Financing Authors: Ralph Howard, Anne Jablonski and Zenobia Tambuvala March, p. 8
Environmental Due Diligence: Not A 'One-Size-Fits All' Process. Knowing the differences between levels of environmental studies will help you work with lenders. Here's insights on how requirements of lenders differ and advice for selecting environmental consultants Author: John Meighan April, p. 10
Conducting Investigations Of Dry Cleaning Businesses. Many lenders fear dry cleaners, but by completing the appropriate diligence, lenders who finance dry cleaners can avoid environmental problems and complete more transactions Author: Keith Diorio Sept., p. 23
Protecting The Lender Against Liability Keith Diorio Sept., p. 24
How To Choose And Work With A Due Diligence And Sales Firm. The personnel and systems of experienced due diligence firms can help portfolio managers value and sell portfolios and allow them to concentrate on their usual duties Author: Daniel Dever Oct., p. 10
What To Ask Prospective Due Diligen Firms Oct., p. 12
New Property Assessment Guide To Bring Consistency To Industry. A new guide on property condition assessments and property condition reports is expected to increase uniformity and make selecting PCA services easier Author: Carl de Stephanis Oct., p. 21
Electronic Reporting Of Documents Yields Time, Cost and Space Savings. Electronically transferred documents make bulky stacks of papers seem primitive Authors: Carol-Anne Morse and Scott Whittemore Nov., p. 6

FIELD SERVICES

Lenders View Field Service Reports With Greater Scrutiny. Lender caution, as well as demands for faster turnaround time, is increasing pressure on field service providers Author: Michael J. Kling Jan., p. 10

FORECAST

Flexibility Called Key Sept., p. 5
No Recession In Sight Oct., p. 5
Millennium Forecast. Experts Predicting Continued Equilibrium For Next Year. Author: Michael Kling. Dec., p. 1
Outlook for Property Types And Areas Dec., p. 27

FORECLOSURES

Traveling The Long Road To Commercial Foreclosure. Foreclosure is usually a long and arduous process. Here's some guidance, from preparing the mortgage to handling Chapter 11 filings Author: Michael C. MannielloJuly, p. 6
Temporary Receiver Provides Significant Advantage July, p. 8
Empire State's New Law Is Expected To Ease Foreclosure Burden. New York state's decision to permit nonjudicial foreclosure should help expedite the commercial foreclosure process. Here's advice on how to use it Author: Michael F. Schwartz Oct., p. 17

FYI

Landauer Associates: Customizes Research Jan., p. 6
AMI Capital: Opens Office In Chicago Jan., p. 13
CSSA Selects Director Jan., p. 13
GE Capital Real Estate: Web Site Nets Top Rating Jan., p. 13
Princeton Financial Systems: Certified As Y2K Compliant Feb., p. 18
Princeton Financial Systems: Companies License System Feb., p. 18
Parmann Commercial Funding: Conference Milestone Feb., p. 18
EBI Consultants: Establishes New Division Feb., p. 18
Prudential Insurance Company of America: Combines Programs March, p. 21
Principal Financial Group: Streamlines Operations March, p. 21
Capital Appraisal Group Ltd.: Appraisal Purchase March, p. 21
Realty Services International Inc.: Completes Acquisition March, p. 21
LaSalle National Bank: Origination Partnership March, p. 21
Arbor National Commercial Mortgage LLC: New Office In Florida March, p. 21
First American Real Estate Information Services Inc.: Marketing Alliance April, p. 23
Capri Capital Limited Partnership: Purchases Top DUS Lender April, p. 23
First Denver Mortgage: Multifamily Expansion April, p. 23
Pacific Crest Bank: Division Goes Nationwide April, p. 23
Redwood Commercial Funding Inc.: Starts Lending Operation April, p. 23
American Property Finance Inc.: Forms New Subsidiary April, p. 23
Provident Bank: Creates New Division April, p. 23
Commercial Real Estate Secondary Market and Securitization Association: Conference Date Reset April. p. 23
Bond Market Association: Launches New Web site April, p. 23
Mortgage Bankers Association: New Hotel Procedure May, p. 21
First American Title Insurance: Title Insurance Expansions May, p. 21
Dover House Capital: Dover Now J.P. Morgan May, p. 21
CDC Capital Inc.: Forms New Lending Unit June, p. 15
First American Title Insurance Company: Purchases Title Firms June, p. 15
Collateral Mortgage: Opens Two New Offices July, p. 9
Heartland Capital Corporation: Opens Office In Los Angeles July, p. 9
Argus Financial Software: Software Acquisition July, p. 9
Fortress Investment Corp.: Assumes Management July, p. 9
Sutter Commercial Capital: New Firm, Loan Program Aug., p. 12
Ocwen Technology Xchange Inc. Buys Software Firm Aug., p. 12
CSSA: Developing Database Aug., p. 13
AMI Capital: Opens Office In Tampa Aug., p. 13
Standard & Poors Real Estate Finance Group: Rating Agency Relocates Aug., p. 13
Freddie Mac: Largest Loan Purchase Aug., p. 13
LaSalle Investment Management: Create New Investment Firm Aug., p. 13
Fannie, Freddie Set Records Sept., p. 30
ALLTEL: Acquires Software Firm Sept., p. 30
Sterling Partners Capital: Short-Term Financing Sept., p. 30
Goldman Levy Zolotorofe & Corcoran: Join Firm As Partners Sept., p. 30
Bloomfield Acceptance Company: Michigan Merger Oct., p. 23
Principal Commercial Funding: Pool Loans For Deals Oct., p. 23
Grubb & Ellis Company: Landauer Acquired Oct., p. 23
Apex Mortgage Capital Inc.: Stock Offer Proposed Oct., p. 23
Deutche Banc Mortgage Capital: Lender Opens Headquarters Oct., p. 23
ULLICO Inc.: Consolidates And Expands Oct., p. 23
Bankers Mutual: New Location In Irvine Oct., p. 23
Gulf Insurance Group: New Insurance Policy Offered Oct., p. 23
First Fidelity Investment and Loan: New Name For First Fidelity Oct., p. 23
TriNet Corporate Realty Trust Inc.: Merger Underway
Provident Bank: Bank Acquires Capstone Nov., p. 16
L.J. Melody & Company: Purchases Eberhardt Nov., p. 16
Commercial Real Estate Securitization Association: CSSA Changes Name Nov., p. 16
Aries Capital: New Office In Minnesota Nov., p. 16
Union Labor Life Insurance Company: To Relocate Headquarters Nov., p. 16
AMI Capital Inc.: Midwest Office Nov., p. 16
The Benedict Group: Adds Two New Modules Nov., p. 16
Diligenz: Due Diligence Online Nov., p. 16
Standard & Poors: Approved For CMBS Pool Nov., p. 16
Anthracite Capital Inc.: REIT Obtains Credit Facility Nov., p. 16
PricewaterhouseCoopers: Garners Speciality Firm Dec., p. 7
Ocwen Financial Corporation: Acquires REIT Dec., p. 7
The Mortgage Acquisition Corporation: Co-Lending Web Site Dec., p. 7
COMPSCapital: Programs On Internet Dec., p. 8
EBI Consultants: Opens Two New Offices Dec., p. 8
Collateral Mortgage/Highland Mortgage: Firms To Work Together Dec., p. 8
Alterra Group Inc.: Appraisal Groups Team Up Dec., p. 15
Banker Financial Group: Firms Join In Kentucky Dec., p. 15

HARD MONEY

Hard Money Solutions Resolve Problems, Capture Opportunities. Hard money lenders re taking advantage of the capital markets slowdown to expand their high yield, bridge lending Author: Michael J. Kling Feb., p. 14
It Pays To Understand The Whole Story Feb., p. 15
Do's And Don'ts For Working Effectively With Lenders. Submitting concise, straightforward submissions will put you on the lender's good side and increase your chances of obtaining funding Author: Brian A. Opert March, p. 18

HEALTHCARE

Change Impacts Financing June, p. 5
Financing Options In The Evolving Senior Housing And Healthcare Industry. Medicare reform, capital markets swings and demographic shifts are affecting the senior housing and healthcare lending alternatives Author: Jeffrey A. Davis Oct., p. 14
A Range Of Property Types Oct., p. 16

HOTEL

Financing Hotel Properties Difficult But Still Possible. Worries about overbuilding have dried up hotel funds, but some lenders say they are willing to consider financing the property type Author: Michael J. Kling March, p. 6
Due Diligence Key To Hotel Financing Authors: Ralph Howard, Anne Jablonski and Zenobia Tambuvala March, p. 8
Hotels Top Investment Aug., p. 6

HUD

HUD, Servicers Reach Settlement Jan., p. 11
Housing Stock Needs HUD Help May, p. 5

INDUSTRIAL

Nation's Industrial Sector Reaches Peak Market Performance. Industrial properties have performed exceptionally well, but researchers warm of clouds on the horizon Authors: Kendall McDaniel and Jeanette I. Rice July, p. 14
What To Look For In Warehouse Properties July, p. 16

INSURANCE

Environmental Insurance Attracts New Fans And Greater Attention. More lenders are studying the product and rolling out environmental insurance programs Author: Michael J. Kling April, p. 12

INTERNATIONAL

A New Type Of Financing Source? Feb., p. 3

LAND FINANCE

Land Finance Resurging Nov., p. 5

LARGE LOANS

Difficult Deals More Difficult March, p. 17

LEASEHOLDS

Bill Proposes Tax Savings May, p. 4

LIFE COMPANIES

Loan Quality Healthy Nov., p. 4
Delinquencies Decline Nov., p. 4

MANUFACTURED HOUSING

Manufactured Housing Communities Driving Consistent Cash Flow. Whether you call them mobile home parks or manufactured housing communities, lenders love them because of their reliable cash flow Author: Michael J. KlingDec., p. 22

MEZZANINE

Mezzanine Loans Building New Heights Of Financing. Aggressive lenders are using sophisticated financing structures to boost LTV ratios and increase securitizations Author: Michael J. Kling April, p. 12

MIXED USE

Mixed Use Common Among Urban, Multifamily And Small Loans. Financing mixed use properties means analyzing two markets, but the retail-apartment combination can be encountered frequently Author: Michael J. KlingJan., p. 8

MULTIFAMILY

Upscale Units To Be Needed Jan., p. 4
S&P Issues Warning Jan., p. 4
Multifamily Financing. Predictable demand, good treatment from rating agencies and abundant capital make multifamily a favorite for originators Author: Michael J. Kling Feb., p. 1
Fixed Rates Versus Flexibility Feb., p. 24
Military Housing Privatization To Create Huge Financing Need. The military plans to get out of the housing business, and developers will need plenty of financing for construction and rehabilitation Author: Michael J. Kling March, p. 16
Housing Stock Needs HUD Help May, p. 5
Rent Control Impacts Quality Sept., p. 6
Renters Make Good Neighbors Sept., p. 6
HUD's Management Reform Is Mapping A New Future. HUD's Management Reform, being called one of the most ambitious and exciting reinvention plans in the recent history of the federal government, is right on target Author: Bernard P. Malone Dec., p. 8

OFFICE

Office Market Simmering. Some lenders may be tightening their lending parameters, and the money flow may be slowing - but just slightly. Lenders say they still like office properties Author: Michael J. Kling April, p. 1
Banks Become More Cautious April, p. 15
Office Market Survives Capital Market Challenge. Understanding the risk to rent growth can help understand the risk of defaults Author: Jon Southard April, p. 16
Subletting Affects Market Oct., p. 4

OUTLOOK

Competition Increasing June, p. 4

OUTSOURCING

Riding The Rough Waters Of Business To Outsourcing Success. Outsourcing takes courage and planning. Here's a guide Author: Maurice Greaver July, p. 17

PERSONNEL

Keeping Good, Happy Workers Aug., p. 5

PLANNING

Preparing For The Future Through Scenario Planning Techniques. The scenario planning technique can help you succeed in a range of economic environments Author: Gary Hutto July, p. 10
Illustration Scenario Evaluation July, p. 11
How To Write A Business Plan To Reivew All Aspects Of Your Operations. A business plan can help you plan for the future and improve your company's management, employee training and marketing efforts Author: Gary OpperNov., p. 28
Failing To Plan Means Planning To Fail; Get Started On Your Business Plan. Writing a business plan can help improve your firm's organization, financial outlook and time management Author: Gary Opper Dec., p. 18

PRIVATIZATION

Financing Required Oct., p. 6

PRODUCTION

Income Trails Production Dec., p. 4

PROPERTY INSPECTIONS

Obtaining Quality Site Inspections Jan., p. 12
New Law May Hurt Cash Flow May, p. 4

RATING AGENCIES

Seeks Legal Clarification Jan., p. 4
Groups Issue NOI Definition Aug. p. 4

RECREATIONAL PROPERTIES

Golf Course Financing Industry Seeing Below-Par Times. Professional management and a growing interest in the game driven by a maturing baby boomer population has put golf courses on a long drive. Author: Gerard Hinckley Sept., p. 12
Financing Recreational Properties: A Tough Sport Sept., p. 14

RELATIONSHIPS

Attention, Lenders: Brokers Are Talking. More than rate alone keeps brokers and mortgage bankers happy, and makes lenders more than just peas in a pod Author: Michael J. Kling June, p. 1

REITS

Real Estate Investment Trusts Search For Answers. Effectively shut off from Wall Street financing, REITs are seeking different survival strategies. Some are even considering dropping their REIT status Author: Michael J. Kling May, p. 6
Criimi Mae Plans Return From Bankruptcy May, p. 7
Equity REITs To Keep Their Structure May, p. 8
Successful REIT Strategies In A New Environment May, p. 9
What Have We Learned? An examination of the slide in REIT stocks reveals that we haven't learned much from earlier cycles Author: Gary W. Hutto June, p. 12
Now On Par With Others Dec., p. 4

RETAIL

Internet Sales Are Being Viewed As Potential Threat To Retail Properties. Internet sales are booming, and industry researchers are striving to predict which retailers may lose sales and profits to online sellers Author: Michael J. Kling June, p. 6

SECURITIZATION

Standards May Speed Volume June, p. 4

SENIOR HOUSING

Improving Understanding March, p. 5
Senior Housing Opportunities. Congregate care, treatment of dementia, and assisted living targeting low and moderate-income seniors present the best chances for financing in the specialized and varied senior housing business Author: Michael J. Kling May, p. 1
Types Of Senior Housing May, p. 17
Capital Continues To Be Available for Senior Housing And Healthcare. With expert help, opportunities for finding financing abound Author: Jeffrey Davis May, p. 18
Types Of Senior Housing Lenders May, p. 19
Benchmarks Available June, p. 5
Awareness Is Lacking Sept., p. 4
Favorable Comparison Nov., p. 5
Lenders Expect Volume Increase Dec., p. 5
Study Reveals Income Levels Dec., p. 6

SERVICING

Commercial Servicers On Target For Meeting Year 2000 Deadline. If there are problems on Jan. 1, they won't be in loan servicing, say software experts Author: Michael J. Kling June, p. 8
Litigation May Refine Roles Aug., p. 4
Agency Expands Servicer Rating Aug., p. 4
Mortgage Bankers Striving To Feed Loans To Servicing Rights Animal. FAS 125, yield maintenance and defeasance are placing greater importance on mortgage servicing rights for increasing mortgage banking net income Author: Mark A. Hill Oct., p. 24
Record Year Posted Dec., p. 5

SHORT-TERM FINANCING

Bridge Loan Programs Finance Enhancement, Turnaround Magic. Short-term financing can capture high yields and long-term financing deals. The downside? Risk compounded by tight closing timeframes. Here's what lenders want Author: Michael J. Kling April, p. 18

SMALL LOANS

Fishing For Small Loans. Brokers are finding more sources for small loan financing, and there's plenty of product out there Author: Michael J. Kling March, p. 1
Big Tips For Small Loans March, p. 13
SBA Real Estate Loans: A "How To" for Mortgage Bankers and Brokers. Mortgage bankers and brokers can increase their earnings through SBA loans. Here's an overview of SBA real estate lending, including differences between 7(a) and 504 loans, types of SBA lenders and steps in the SBA lending process Author: Deborah Riley Nov., p. 18
Lenders Ease SBA Process Nov., p. 19

STANDARDIZATION

How To Standardize And Normalize Net Operating Income Statements. Standardization of net operating income is key to improving understanding of loan performance and boosting the commercial mortgage industry Dec., p. 20

TECHNOLOGY

New, Upgraded Features In The Works For Asset Management Software. Manipulating data for trend analysis, sending data electronically and exporting and importing databases are some of the software features that vendors are developing - if not already marketing Author: Michael J. Kling Feb., p. 6
Seeking Seamless Software Solutions Feb., p. 8
Web Site Finds Lenders March, p. 5
New Technology Improvements Promising To Alter CMBS Industry. Upgrades in the works or being released will improve predictive capability and lead to changes in the real estate industry Author: Michael J. Kling March, p. 14
Accessing Software Over The Internet March, p. 15
Internet Sales Are Being Viewed As Potential Threat To Retail Properties. Internet sales are booming, and industry researchers are striving to predict which retailers may lose sales and profits to online sellers Author: Michael J. Kling June, p. 6
Fast-Advancing Technology Changing How Servicing Systems Operate. Multi-tiered client/servers, browser/servers, COM objects and Java applets. What do they mean for the commercial loan servicing industry? Author: David S. Carroll Jr. Nov., p. 14
What Do Loan Servicers Want? Nov., p. 15
Browser/Server Model Cited As The Future Of Computing Technology. The browser/server model has several advantages over other systems Author: David S. Carroll Jr. Dec., p. 14
Operating The Client Browser Dec., p. 15
Gathering Fragmented Market Info To Make Data And Technology Pay Off. Industry experts are creating a multifamily benchmakr database to reap the benefits of comprehensive market information Author: Shaun Brady Dec., p. 24

TRENDS

Veteran Players Less Fearful Jan., p. 5
Strong Market Fundamentals Feb., p. 4
S&P Warns Of Oversupply Feb., p. 5
Clouds Loom In Office March, p. 4
Demand May Decelerate March, p. 4
Higher Values In LA Area March, p. 4
California Dreaming April, p. 4
California Defaults Down April, p. 4
Slowdown Inevitable April, p. 5
Predict Slower Rental Growth July, p. 3
Combining Debt And Equity July, p. 3
Hotels Top Investment Aug., p. 6
Office NOI Increases Sept., p. 4
Canadian Market Hot Sept., p. 4
NNCREW Convention Sept., p. 4

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Growing Downtown Populations Boosting Deal Flow Author: Michael J. Kling July, p. 19

WAREHOUSE LENDING

Obtaining Warehouse Lines Of Credit: What Providers Want, What To Expect. Warehouse lines of credit increase control of the closing process, enhance prestige and help bundle loans for deliveries Author: William Beschel Nov., p. 12

Y2K

Buildings Ready For Year 2000 May, p. 5
Commercial Servicers On Target For Meeting Year 2000 Deadline. If there are problems on Jan. 1, they won't be in loan servicing, say software experts Author: Michael J. Kling June, p. 8
Litigation Limit Unclear July, p. 3
Year 2000 Computer Glitch Prompts Litigation Against Insurance Firms. Many observers expect Y2K to cause a tidal wave of litigation that will impact all industries well into the next decade Author: Lawrence R. Kulig Nov., p. 21