PLUM Insights

Commercial Real Estate News and Trends

PLUM Select: New Lending Options Coming Soon!

February 4, 2020

We’re introducing a simple, permanent, fixed-rate, non-recourse loan that can be prepaid at any time. Learn more about our PLUM SELECT loan program.

Is the Student Housing Sector Recession Proof?

December 13, 2019

Larger investment in the student housing sector reached a new peak in 2018 and continued its strength, with only a brief slowdown when interest rates rose at the beginning of 2019. Learn more about trends in Student Housing as we look into 2020.

Understanding Bridge Loans

December 5, 2019

Bridge loans are short-term financing arrangements designed to bridge the gap between immediate financing needs, and long term mortgage arrangements. Learn more about how these quick to fund arrangements can help you complete a project or acquisition.

The Millennial Shift From Gateway Markets

November 7, 2019

Housing costs are driving Millennials out of big cities and into rapidly developing secondary markets. Also, learn which markets are home to high paying jobs for the largest living adult generation.

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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.