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Increase in Real Estate Lending in 2024 The CRE sector is grappling with elevated interest rates, an economic slowdown, and stringent credit criteria. The impact of high-interest rates is evident in the performance of loans, posing challenges for refinancing, especially amid valuation difficulties. On the bright side, while the challenges from 2023 may persist to […]

A Balancing Act | The Ongoing Challenges Facing Multifamily Supply Multifamily development continues to make headlines, with over 900,000 units underway across the U.S. as of Q3 2023. Apartment demand weakened in late 2022 and continued into 2023, and although the trend is reversing, is it reversing fast enough? Many markets are reporting a supply […]

How Retail Continues to Roll With The Punches Retail’s transaction volume declined 41% in 2023 from 2022 as macroeconomic pressures have thrown water on the previously scorching market, but it has retracted less than any other sector. This relative outperformance resulted from boosted deal activity at the entity level in Q3 2023, the second strongest […]

South Bay, CA Multifamily Market Report Beach Communities Submarket Overview In Q1 2024, there has been a decrease in tenant demand in the Beach Communities submarket, and over the last decade, there has been minimal market-rate development. In recent years, the number of demolished units has exceeded the newly added ones. The only multifamily project […]

Leasing Versus Owning Industrial Assets When determining whether to lease or buy, there are multifaceted considerations that businesses need to consider that extend beyond the immediate financial impact. The industrial market‘s post-2019 bull run introduces additional complexities, making careful evaluation crucial. As real estate claims the second highest expenditure for most businesses, surpassed only by […]

Deep Dive Into Cost Segregation Cost segregation, also known as the 179 Deduction, serves as a strategic planning tool for evaluating the real property assets of an entity. It involves identifying a portion of the costs associated with these assets that can be categorized as personal property. Through this process, an owner can reallocate expenses […]

A Deep Dive into CRE Capital Markets Complexity In a complex interplay of factors, CRE capital markets significantly shifted in 2023 compared to the year prior. As interest rates surge, property lending plummets, and a conspicuous disparity emerges in price discovery. The industry now finds itself navigating a challenging terrain. Transactions are experiencing a notable […]

Fort Lauderdale Hospitality Market Report Market Overview Fort Lauderdale, situated on the southeastern coast of Florida, is known for its stunning beaches, boating canals, and a thriving tourism industry. Often referred to as the “Venice of America” due to its extensive network of canals, Fort Lauderdale boasts a unique blend of urban sophistication and tropical […]

2023 End of Year Capital Markets Report Capital Markets Overview Throughout 2023, capital markets faced economic uncertainties, market volatility, and geopolitical instability. Property sales and mortgage origination volumes were both down more than 50% in the first three quarters of 2023 compared to 2022. However, a glimmer of hope emerged in the latter part of […]