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Article: Real estate problems proving intractable. (banks and real estate)
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- American Banker
- Article date:
- June 4, 1991
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Real Estate Problems Proving Intractable
Even as the economy shows signs of rebounding, bankers are still mired in worsening real estate problems that a recovery in other sectors will not solve anytime soon.
"What we have now is a unique set of circumstances. Even a recovery in the economy won't create demand for new offices, hotels, or commercial space," said Kenneth Leventhal, whose firm, Kenneth Leventhal & Co., specializes in real estate workouts.
Rents Seen Declining
Anthony Downs, who follows real estate at the Brookings Institution, said: "Things are pretty lousy. Rents are still falling, and will for the rest of this year and ...