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Short-Term Real Estate Debt Financing vs. Long-Term Debt The banking industry plays a crucial role in facilitating economic growth and stability throughout the United States. However, regional banking issues have recently emerged as a significant concern as rising short-term interest rates (most notably construction financing and short-term debt instruments), have increased significantly and have impacted […]

Optimizing Investment Strategies in a Down Market In a changing commercial real estate market, investors should reconsider their investment portfolio and strategic outlook, evaluating whether their current investment principles are best practice for the current economic climate. As valuations and market fundamentals shift, private and institutional investors look for the best ways to continue NOI […]

REITs Shaping the Competitive Landscape Generating wealth and passive income through real estate investment has long been a favored strategy. Yet, the conventional method of purchasing properties can be expensive, time-intensive, and lack diversification. In response, a growing number of investors are embracing Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). These investment vehicles have demonstrated robust operational […]

What This Means for Borrowers and the Economy Recent bank closures have caused financial conditions to tighten as CRE lenders have begun to pull back from the market, and lending liquidity has been constrained. This has left people wondering what this means for the economy during the remainder of 2023.   Banking News The banking […]

REIT Earnings Report for Q1 2023 Record Leasing Helps Bolster Strong Operations, but Transaction Market Remains Sticky The open-air shopping center REITs recently wrapped up their first round of earnings calls for the 2023 calendar year. The overall takeaway was that leasing and operations remain strong while the transaction market remains challenged. Similar to the […]

Top Articles From Q1 2023 Gain valuable insights to make informed investment decisions in commercial real estate by exploring the latest trends. We provide cutting-edge market research reports covering various property types and conditions across the United States. Stay updated with the latest market trends by browsing through our top articles of Q1 2023, which […]

REIT Earnings Report for Q4 Patience & Discipline is the Key Trend with Publicly Traded REITs Over the last few weeks, open-air shopping center REITs hosted their quarterly earnings calls to discuss Q4 earnings, highlight 2022 overall performance, and issue guidance on expectations for 2023.  Several REITs reported better-than-expected earnings, primarily due to strong leasing […]

A Double-Edged Sword & The Case of Burger King’s Financial Struggles     Private Equity Investment into the QSR Franchise space – Sometimes a Boon, other times a bust The QSR industry is a dynamic and fiercely competitive market that has seen rapid expansion. Over the last decade, private equity firms have seen this growth […]

What Is A Sale Leaseback? A sale leaseback is a financing tool utilized by business owners in various industries. The process occurs when an owner sells their property and signs a lease with the buyer, who then obtains the property. The previous owner then begins paying rent to the buyer.   The use of a […]