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CRE Lending Trends in a Volatile Economic Environment Commercial real estate investors and capital providers use a variety of strategies to deal with inflation, rising interest rates, and volatility. However, in times of record-high inflation rates and rising prices, it is now more critical than ever for investors to take opportunities in times of uncertainty. […]

Why Invest in Multifamily During Inflationary Periods   Inflation has become a near-constant topic of conversation. Surging gas, food, and rent prices catapulted U.S. inflation to a four-decade high in 2022. Inflation reached a record-breaking 9.1 percent in June, before dropping to 8.3 percent in August. This pressured households and sealed another hefty interest rate […]

The Power of a Dollar: Is Inflation Outpacing Rents? All investors chase one thing — high yields. But with cap rates low and the cost of debt up, many investors are struggling to find these yields. One strategy investors are implementing to make up for increased costs is rising rent rates, burdening the tenant rather […]

Hot Spots in Healthcare: Top Markets to Watch The U.S. has the largest healthcare industry in the world, and the strength of the sector has leveraged major players in the market. With more Americans turning 65 every day, the need for care centers and medical office buildings (MOBs) will only expand. Furthermore, the longer people […]

How Casual Restaurants Proved Their Resolve During the Pandemic Before the pandemic, casual restaurants were considered a symbol of stability in the retail industry. Internet-resistant and affordably priced, these establishments were a coveted tenant profile for investors. Then, the pandemic upended standard market dynamics. Stay-at-home orders diminished demand and casual restaurants struggled to survive—and some didn’t.   In the […]

  How Southern California Benefitted from Surging Demand In Southern California, several asset types flourished during COVID-19, but one sector stood out among the rest – the industrial sector. The region holds access to the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which contribute to the booming import business. These local ports handle 78 […]

Koreatown Market Overview Multifamily Koreatown has been a hotspot for apartment developers during the past several years, as the neighborhood has witnessed an ongoing evolution into a dense, dynamic neighborhood in the center of Los Angeles. It is one of the five largest apartment submarkets composed of Koreatown at the northern end, and Arlington Heights […]

Colorado’s MHPA Legislative Timeline- Good or Bad for Landlords? Colorado’s mobile and manufactured housing market is the state’s largest source of unsubsidized affordable housing, accounting for nearly 900 parks and communities statewide. Although these homes offer cost-effective alternatives to rising mortgage costs and interest rates, tenants have historically been subject to the rates and regulations […]

How is Inflation Impacting Commercial Real Estate?   Inflation remains elevated due to many factors, mainly a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including increases in household demand, stubborn supply chain bottlenecks, energy shortages, geopolitical affairs, and rising commodity costs. In the U.S., the sticky components of inflation continue to accelerate, including rents and wages. Given […]