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Commercial Real Estate News and Trends

Ensure a Smooth Refinance: Tips for Quick Loan Closings

July 31, 2024

A quick, smooth loan closing begins before you reach out to a lender. It’s made possible by understanding the type of documentation lenders look for, and when, and in which format, they need to receive it. The type of property being financed will influence key documents; however, the following are items that are consistent across…

Understanding the Structure and Benefits of CMBS Loans

May 21, 2024

CMBS loans have become popular in 2024 as regional and local banks have slowed or halted new loan production. For those that aren’t as familiar with the CMBS product, the loans are heavily structured and largely originated by lenders with little to no customer relationship. The loans are quickly sliced, diced, pooled and converted into…

Actions By The Fed Do not Singularly Determine Commercial Real Estate Interest Rates

December 17, 2023

While the Fed is an important driver in the economy, it isn’t the only factor that shapes long-term interest rates for commercial real estate. We saw interest rates move independently of the Fed’s actions in the year 2000. At that time, the Fed had abandoned their two year fight against inflation and turned on its…

We all could use an extra $800,000

December 12, 2023

Santa came early for some commercial real estate owners who locked a rate in the past week. The 10YR US Treasury yields dipped then rallied last week, declining to 4.11% before bouncing back to current levels near 4.25%. Is this dip and then increase back to the prior week’s levels a sign of a…

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Is Your Building Equipped with 5G?

January 23, 2020

The places in which we work, live, and play must adapt as technology becomes a more prominent force in the way we do business and live our lives.The only way buildings can keep up with the growing cloud of IoT (Internet of Things) is with a fast network. Learn more about the entrance of 5g into the world of connectivity and what it may mean for your CRE investment.

5 Ways to Add Value to Your Self Storage Property

October 4, 2019

Self storage is attracting institutional commercial real estate investors. Learn 5 ways to improve your self storage investment.

From Mobile Homes to Middle Income Homes?

July 31, 2019

Flexible, affordable housing became an important option in the U.S. as people sought affordable, mobile living options. In the middle of the 20th century, mobile homes grew in popularity over the temporary travel trailers.