The Looming Threat of Empty Office Buildings The commercial real estate sector is facing a crisis, made worse by the pandemic’s effect on office occupancy. Triggered partly by the 2008 Great Recession’s low-interest rates, which fueled investments in real estate, the sector is now under strain as loans become problematic due to vacant buildings. This situation not only affects landlords and banks but could have broader economic implications. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Markets on Edge: Continuing Coverage of Regional Banking Crisis READ MORE McDonald’s and other big brands warn that low-income consumers are starting to crack READ MORE Gold prices are at an all-time high—but experts like Warren Buffett don’t always recommend investing READ MORE The Fed will only cut rates when it’s panicking over a recession and a market crash, Black Swan investor says READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment