Hotel California

Via CalcRisk, property values of hotels in California are down a staggering 50 to 80% from 2007 peak values.

No market or brand is immune in this downturn. In reviewing the hotels in default or foreclosed on, we found that over 75% of the loans originated from 2005 to 2007. During this period, over 2,500 California hotels either refinanced or obtained new purchase loan financing. Unfortunately, based on today’s market values, we estimate that none of these hotels have any equity remaining. The unprecedented decline in room revenues (California is down 21.5% year-to-date) combined with the jump in cap rates has resulted in a massive loss in values. We estimate that values are currently 50-80% lower than at the market’s peak in 2006-2007.

I don't care who you are, that's a bloodbath across the board. Entire hotel chains are on the verge of collapse. Some have already filed for bankruptcy. More will follow.

The commercial real estate bust is in full swing now, and there's no end in sight.