From the little I know about commercial, it sounds very good....commercial developers are the next large group to take the hit. Once the economy stays down, like it has, the commercial properties that have been operating on a slim margin are under...with lenders so tight it doesn't take long to see the results. Here, in central NC I know of many bankruptcies and auctions. I would assume this will make it more difficult to borrow for commercial property; stands to reason.
sidenote: Today the held an auction for the latest, most expensive development in Raleigh; started 2 yrs ago w/lots from 350k-1mil & homes from 850k-6mil....Now that may not seem that expensive, but for this area it was the "chit". A few retired NFL players and some of the Carolina Hurricanes live there. I'm sure they sre thrilled about the developers filing for bankruptcy! Also, a newer mall in Durham, NC SouthPoint, just filed chapter 11...
Not to tread on your thread...carry on