While the federal government has set aside billions to help renters and landlords, the disbursement process continues to lag behind.

In late March 2020, about $60 billion in distressed bonds and loans were tied to retail companies. The figure now is $1.1 billion.

Virginia stands out as having both a high proportion of needy residents and success in delivering aid.

Among the biggest impacts might be a further increase in the costs of construction materials and construction and industrial labor.

With the eviction ban lifting, the need to disburse rental assistance in an expedited manner is of great importance.

Currently, as many as 3.5 million households are behind on rent, with landlords owed as much as $17 billion.

Sourcing equity primarily from family offices, HNWIs and some institutions, Peachtree Hotel Group has acquired more than $1 billion in lodging assets since June 2020.

With scarce revenue, the Ghermezian family, which owns the mall, can’t keep up with the bills on the complex.

One investor has been buying up struggling retail centers at bargain basement prices, building an empire of 268 properties.