Commercial real estate is currently in a state of great uncertainty, as is commercial activity in general. Because we do not know what we are facing in the long-term regarding COVID-19, business and property owners are dealing with very negative numbers in the moment...
The after-effects of the subprime mortgage crisis are still being felt across the lending industry. While recovery may not have been necessarily swift, there is ample evidence that the industry is recovering well and is even entering a boom period. A national housing...
Understanding the Current State of Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities At one time, commercial mortgage-backed securities were very popular. In recent months, however, lenders offering this option are having a hard time retaining market share in this area. The...
Over the last 10 years, the floodgates of capital have opened dramatically in the real estate market, and continue to remain open, providing borrowers and investors with more options and opportunities. How We Got Here In the immediate years following the Great...
After enjoying two consecutive quarters of growth, the United States commercial real estate (CRE) market declined sharply in the first quarter of 2017. This decline was significant, dragging CRE investments below $100 billion for the first time since the beginning of...
Interest rates have begun to rise and according to the Federal Reserve are expected to continue throughout 2017. How will this change forecasted domestic and foreign CRE investment and will cap rates increase in response to interest rates. According to Spencer Levy...
