Third Point Real Estate manager preps for distressed office debt

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Third Point Real Estate's managing partner said it's 'a foolish debate' to say the office market will fail

— the specialists in handling debt in danger of default — since 2010 seems to confirm that prognosis.

"It's a foolish debate that office is going to become extinct," Scavone told Insider."That's not going to happen. Is it because downtown San Francisco is somewhat of a difficult commute from suburbs in Marin County or the East Bay? There's a direct correlation between commute times and the rate at which people are returning to the office.

Even in strong multifamily markets, the owner's cost basis is often too high to economically facilitate the conversion. But this is not a bad thing. People are by nature social explorers. And being isolated through the workday has negative psychological repercussions. People should want to get out. It's healthier and they will better develop as professionals.

 

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