>	How to Beat the Big Freeze When credit markets thaw again, you should be prepared to crack them wide open by William E. Hughes, senior vice president and managing director, Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. 12/2009
>	From the Editor by Tony Stasiek, editor 12/2009
>	Q&A: Eric Zarnikow Associate administrator for capital access, U.S. Small Business Administration by Ivanna C. Sukkar 12/2009
>	Spotlight: Reno, Nev. by Ivanna C. Sukkar 12/2009
>	Helping Hands Professionals making a difference by Ivanna C. Sukkar 12/2009
>	Property TypeCast No office let-up until 2011 by Victor Calanog, director of research, Reis Inc. 12/2009
>	Tip of the Month Market an SBA niche by Stephen Felt, Creative Business Finance LLC 12/2009
>	Defy Defeasance Dilemmas For borrowers exiting existing loans, cost savings could be within reach by Jodi Eppler, director of defeasance services, Chatham Financial 12/2009
>	Understanding Trust-Deed Investing Though it has risks, this financing may aid borrowers seeking bridge loans by Erich Beringer, president, Southbridge Capital Inc. 12/2009
>	Credit Unions as a Funding Source These financing options, as well as subsidiary service organizations, have gained ground by Michael Akbar, president, Syntony Business Advisors 12/2009
>	Train Yourself for Loan Workouts It's crucial to know the essentials of projects you pitch to capital-providers by Dan Fowler, CEO, and Christopher Doherty, senior vice president, Connaught Real Estate Finance 12/2009
>	Be Diligent All Around Your next project or lender might not hold water, but are you prepared to make that call? by Raymond T. Davis, senior managing director, Charlotte Capital Partners Inc. 12/2009
>	When Green Isn't What It Seems Help your clients steer clear of sellers' 'greenwashing' tactics on commercial buildings by Dr. Diana Driscoll, president, Ridgeline Hospitality 12/2009
>	How to Save a Sinking Loan With delinquencies up, brokers can help lenders determine how and when to salvage projects by Mark Gibson and Troy Jones, principals, Ernst & Young LLP 12/2009
>	Giving the CMBS Market a Boost: 7 Steps Recovery is possible after acknowledging how the securitization industry stumbled by Jerome Sanzo, consultant, and Keith Kockenmeister, principal, Sound Shore Consulting LLC 12/2009
>	High Cap Rates Put a Lid on Investments Apartment investors' decisions and market presence hinge on ebbs, flows and you by Craig Grella, co-founder, Cornerstone Funding Services Inc. 12/2009
>	SBA: Still Open for Business Recent changes to these government-guaranteed loans may benefit clients by Jeff Rauth, president, Commercial Finance Advisors Inc. 12/2009
>	Taking Stock in Nontraditional Sources Stock- and securities-based financing isn't for everyone -- but it could aid your clients by Kent Sullivan, CEO, Consortium Financial Group Inc. 12/2009
>	Too Many Sellers? Try Overseas Buyers Capture business by helping international investors navigate U.S. markets by Howard E. Hallengren, chairman, Falcon Real Estate Investment Co. LP 12/2009
>	10 Multifamily Trends to Watch Want a lender to recognize your deal? Pay attention to these factors by Todd Sears, vice president of finance, Herman & Kittle Properties Inc. 12/2009