Margarita Foster

Senior Editor, Educational Content, LoopNet
Margarita B. Foster, LEED, AP is senior editor for educational content at LoopNet. Her articles have been published by LoopNet, CoStar News, the Washington Business Journal, ULI’s Urban Land magazine and NAIOP’s Development magazine, where she served as editor-in-chief for seven years. She holds a master’s degree in urban and environmental planning from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Science in finance from the University of Delaware. She has served in research, analyst and communications roles at brokerage firms Cassidy & Pinkard and Grubb & Ellis (now Cushman & Wakefield and Newmark, respectively) and at nonprofit organizations ULI and NAIOP. Her articles focus on leasing, sales, operations, and design as well as environmental, economic, and capital market forces affecting all CRE property types. She can be reached at mfoster@costar.com

Margarita Foster's Articles

As CRE Continues To Recalibrate, 5 Themes From ’23 May Remain Relevant in ‘24

History shows that when real estate prices decline, it can take years for the system to adjust.
As Office Cashflows Decline, Niche Real Estate Evolves to Anchor CRE Portfolios

Despite strong interest in alternative investments, traditional capital providers have trouble committing.

Game On: Pickleball and Futsal Start Redefining Living Spaces

Why developer Greystar opted for a sport court instead of a lounge on the podium roof of a Seattle multifamily project.
10 Themes From ‘Emerging Trends in Real Estate’ Report Shaping 2024

Real estate professionals outline the opportunities and challenges investors can expect in 2024.
Pedestrian Tunnel Helps Mixed-Use Project Flow Between Urban Street and Parking Lot

An award-winning, mixed-use project transitions between an urban street and an active parking lot, accommodating both residential and commercial uses.

A Zoning Departure Leads to a Lobby That Activates the Street

Art shows, coworking and concerts are just some of the elements activating this multifamily lobby.

Renovation of 1980s 'Tilt-Up' Office Results in Multiple Dedicated Entrances and Private Terraces

Private entrances and outdoor spaces are sought after by tenants after COVID-19.
Mid-Rise Residential Project Opens in Downtown ‘Walkers Paradise’

A mid-rise residential building with ground-floor retail benefits from the activity in downtown Sacramento.
CRE Sales Remain Low but Steady. Have We Reached the Bottom of the Cycle?

Sales volume in Q2 was low by historical standards, but the market did not erode further compared to the first quarter.

Why ‘Extend and Pretend’ May Be Prudent for Both Lenders and Borrowers

Though often regarded in a negative light, this tactic could enable more assets to avoid foreclosure while market conditions improve.

Affordable Housing Is a Top Concern for 3 Iberian Peninsula Mayors

Livability and accessibility for people of all ages and socioeconomic groups are areas of focus for local officials.

One Lender's Portfolio May Indicate Why Widespread CRE Foreclosures Have Yet To Occur

Property owners (and their tenants) steeled themselves against rising interest rates by executing long term loans when rates were near zero during the pandemic.

How Changing International Relations Could Affect Business Location Decisions

AI, rising productivity, Russia and China are shaping business location decisions.
9/11 Threatened Urban Office Buildings. But They Came Back. Here’s How They Will Again.

To reinvent the office sector after the pandemic, both buildings and locations will need to change.
Despite Negative Sentiment, Lenders Are Still Lending

Sentiment among CRE professionals remains negative, though property fundamentals are largely positive.

Without Cap Rate Compression, These CRE Fundamentals Must Drive Returns, Say Global Investors

As cap rates rise and values decline, global investors speaking on a ULI panel in Toronto say income growth, not cap rate compression, will drive returns.
Distressed CRE Alone Will Not Bring Down the Banking System

Most of the CRE debt coming due in 2023 is in well-performing assets.
BTR Shines Even as CRE Sales Plummet; Here’s What to Focus on Next

Inside the “living” asset classes, the build-to-rent (BTR) category represented 16% of total quarterly sales volume.

CRE Sales Plummet in Q1 as Expected; Here’s What to Focus on Next

As the cost of capital rises, corporate earnings may slip, undermining the creditworthiness of tenants.
How to Break Up with Your Lender, Gracefully

Talk with your lender about a workout, even if you know you will lose the property.
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