PLUM Insights

Commercial Real Estate News and Trends

PLUM Welcomes Shine Cheng

August 7, 2019

PLUM is thrilled to announce the addition of Shine Cheng to our underwriting team.

In East Memphis, an unassuming strip mall turns out to be a leading indicator of a potentially favorable investing trend. PLUM’s data-driven approach to commercial real estate lending is a new way for CRE owners and investors to finance their properties.

Recently Funded: $15.6MM Student Housing Refinance

July 19, 2019

PLUM recently provided a 10 year, fixed rate permanent loan to Vantage Point Apartments in Madison, Wisconsin.

How is Cryptocurrency Affecting Commercial Real Estate?

June 7, 2019

New innovations in blockchain technology are changing the financial services landscape. Let’s look at how commercial real estate lending is being affected.

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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.