A matrix reader passed along a mark-up of 2-2008 report by RREEF Research – RREEF Alternative Investments is the global alternative investment management business of Deutsche Bank’s Asset Management division.

The mark-ups are quite compelling in contrast to the original document.

Overview Mark-Up Summary: OUR BASE OUTLOOK STILL HOLDS. TIMING IS NOW THE
QUESTION, A DELAYED OR FEEBLE RECOVERY WILL PUT OFF RECOVERY FOR DEMAND

Other points of interest:

CONDO “REVERSIONS” TO APARTMENTS ARE STILL A SUPPLY CONCERN.

and

THESE METROS GENERALLY OUTPERFORMED IN OCCUPANCY DETERIORATION BUT MOST ARE HIT WITH AS SHARP OR SHARPER RENT DECLINES COMPARED TO OTHERS.

and of course:

THINGS THAT DID SEND THE ECONOMY INTO RECESSION:
• HIGH OIL PRICES.
• INFLATION WORRIES DURING FIRST HALF.
• MAJOR BANK FAILURES.
• PROTRACTED CREDIT CRUNCH.

Here’s the full “mark-up” document on their site. If the link breaks, try this one.


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