Amanda Marsh
Commercial Lending’s Crowded Sandbox
What to expect as new capital sources compete for business and interest rates inch upward.
How to Spot a Successful Downtown for Investment
As primary markets overheat, more risk-adverse small balance investors are seeking secondary and tertiary markets to place capital. But how can you discern which areas will prosper?
Tighter Times
Fundraising among non-traded REITs is at its lowest level in more than 13 years, and it’s likely to drop even lower this year. The expected total of $4.5 billion is potentially the lowest since the $6 billion raised in 2005, according to figures from Summit Investment Research.
Top Financiers on What Keeps Them Up at Night
Despite transactional and political uncertainty in the first half of 2017, the commercial real estate capital markets held strong, with plenty of capital and solid lending competition creating a robust financing environment for borrowers across all sectors.
A Cautious Step Forward
Uncertainty surrounding the political climate led to a softening in retail investment toward the end of last year, and so far, 2017 is not much better.
Closing the Gap
Green building continues its frenetic pace globally, and the numbers are staggering.
Legislative Landscape: Seeking Reform
Real Estate Organizations Share Their Agendas for 2017
Powering Bottom Line Performance
Even as a growing number of operators embrace cutting-edge technology, low-hanging fruit offers untapped energy savings.
Life Company Lending Picks Up the Slack
Insurance companies expect another robust year for commercial real estate loan originations, but as they tick another year off the cycle, they’re keeping a close eye on the market.
Legislative Update: Will New Rules Temper Real Estate?
Executives discuss how the industry is faring from legislative measures that have recently passed—and the long-term effects they’re likely to have.