Top Dealmakers 2010

The economic backdrop is by now familiar, but despite those hurdles, the Top Dealmakers discussed in this special report achieved their objectives. They closed the deals — many of them big ones — because there are still able players in the marketplace who possess the wherewithal to put assets to work.

Watch the Top Dealmakers event held at the Hyatt in Downtown
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Special Report: Industrial Guide

Different kind of stimulus: Agencies take advantage of lower prices
Leases, sales and development projects by federal and local government agencies could pump new life into the industrial sector, but closing a transaction with the government can be a lengthy, bureaucratic process.

South Florida ports to grow on as-needed basis
Despite an excess of space, Port of Miami director Bill Johnson recently challenged real estate developers to build more warehouse and distribution space. But with landlords struggling to keep tenants and attract new ones, now’s not the time to expand South Florida’s inventory, some brokers say.

Double-digit vacancy rate still plagues Hialeah
Hialeah, once a key distribution center for the region, is struggling with double-digit vacancy rates. Aging buildings, tight parking at many properties and increased competition mean the submarket’s recovery could be years behind the rest of South Florida.

Landlords give a little to lock in long-term leases
Building owners, fighting an excess of space across South Florida, are giving tenants immediate rent reductions under extended lease agreements to keep them from relocating.

DBR TV: Interview with Cushman & Wakefield’s Audley Bosch, Commercial & Industrial Association of South Florida president, who talks about leasing concessions to tenants and what landlords are doing to get by.

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Retail Guide
There likely won’t be any turnaround in South Florida’s retail sector until there’s a boost in hiring.

Discount Retailers
Discount retailers and fast-food chains may not have the glamour or pay as much rent as high-end stores, but they represent stable income and new lease opportunities.

Building
Developers are finding it hard to secure new construction deals to keep them busy for the next year or two.

Worst Shopping Centers
Several centers have strong owners and prominent anchor tenants and are sure to rebound, but a few may never bounce back.

Charts
A look at the retail market in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

DBR TV: Watch reporter Eric Kalis talk about the South Florida retail market, including insight from Cushman & Wakefield's Greg Masin.

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Community Banks

The new normal
As the financial industry emerges from the downturn, the model has changed, especially in South Florida where community banks were closely tied to commercial real estate.

Year-end report
Year-end figures for South Florida-based community banks back up two arguments that the sector has been making in its favor: That big banks deserve most of the blame for the decline in lending and smaller banks have become far more attractive for depositors.

Community Bank Charts
Year-end figures for South Florida-based community banks back up two arguments that the sector has been making in its favor: That big banks deserve most of the blame for the decline in lending and smaller banks have become far more attractive for depositors.

DBR TV: Watch reporter Wayne Tompkins talk about South Florida community bankers, including insight from banking attorney Jorge Gutierrez.

Wealth Management
Is it time to hold or be bold?

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Bankruptcy
In quest of a new blend
Without credit for traditional restructuring, many companies liquidate or seek solutions outside the courtroom.

Don’t consider liquidation only an option of last resort
Although financial analysts see a proverbial light at the end of the recession tunnel, for some businesses it’s too little and/or too late.

More companies in bankruptcy use Chapter 11 to liquidate
Over the last several years, the trend has been toward using Chapter 11 to facilitate an orderly liquidation of assets.
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