(L-R): Kirsten Bowersox, Principal and Chief Operating Officer, Xroads Real Estate Advisors; Ryan Moen, SIOR, Vice President, SIOR Chicago Chapter; and Adam Toosley, Partner, Smith Gambrell Russell
On April 23, 2024 the Chicago Chapter of The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) hosted its Speaker Series Luncheon at The Glen Club in Glenview, IL. Ryan Moen, SIOR, Vice President of SIOR Chicago Chapter and Principal and Co-Founder of Versa Real Estate Services welcomed Kirsten Bowersox, Principal and COO of Xroads Real Estate Advisors and Adam Toosley, Partner with Smith Gambrell Russell, to discuss the state of receiverships, REO and distressed assets.
Key takeaways include:
- Many assets described as distressed should more accurately be described as value impaired.
- Distinguishing between stressed and distressed assets is vital, particularly in the commercial mortgage-backed securities market, where servicers grapple with cash traps on performing assets strained by interest rate pressures.
- Asset foreclosure timelines can also vary, with some lenders opting for swift foreclosure while others prefer placing them under receivership for longer periods.
- Quick decision-making and substantial financial resources are required for participating in foreclosure sales, favoring those with immediate capital access, therefore limiting the buyer pool.
- Receivership, appointed by court or lender, can be a powerful tool for rejuvenating distressed real estate.
- Effective communication becomes one of the most important things for borrowers of distressed assets, while at the same time understanding the nuances between special servicers or traditional lenders and tailoring the communication accordingly.
More than 60 SIOR members and guests attended the luncheon.
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