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Posted 12 hours ago Moriah Costa

Retail Investing Is Making Its Return—What It Means for CRE in 2024

Is this the rebound we've been waiting for?

Jan 17, 2024Jan 17, 2024 Jay Chang

Wait: Don’t Get Started On Your Development Project Unless You Have Zoning in Place

We've talked about zoning rules and regulations. Now, we need to talk about getting the right zoning for your project. Here's how to do that.

Jan 12, 2024Jan 14, 2024 Joe Coleman

Is the New 5% Down Fannie Mae Multifamily Loan as Lucrative as We Thought? Here’s Our Analysis

In November, the 5% down Fannie Mae loan for multifamily properties was released to thunderous applause. We analyze a deal under the new program to see just how beneficial it…

Jan 08, 2024Jan 19, 2024 Moriah Costa

Commercial Properties Are Set To See Another Half Trillion-Dollar Wipeout This Year

After a tough 2023, things aren't looking any better for this market. Here's what you need to know.

Jan 05, 2024Jan 19, 2024 Paul Moore

Commercial Real Estate Had a Tough 2023—Here’s How You Can Buy It Now

Well, 2023 has been another wild year in commercial real estate. The headlines continue to scream trouble for CRE. Many are getting increasingly fantastic. Some friends are asking me, “So…I hear…

Dec 22, 2023Dec 22, 2023 Samantha Hawrylack

What is a Ground Lease?

A ground lease can be a good option for landlords or property owners who want prime locations, but not understanding what a ground lease is and how it works can…

Dec 21, 2023Dec 21, 2023 Lindsay Frankel

Where Will the Commercial Real Estate Market Go In 2024? A Look at Each Sector

Pandemic and post-pandemic behaviors had a pronounced impact on commercial real estate, and that’s set up 2024 to be a year of normalization. Back in April, Morgan Stanley predicted a severe commercial real…

Dec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023 Moriah Costa

These 10 Markets Are Building the Most Multifamily Housing—How Can Investors Take Advantage?

Multifamily units have been springing up in just about every city across the country, but these markets are building the most.

Nov 27, 2023Jan 05, 2024 Samantha Hawrylack

Turnkey Real Estate Investing: Complete Guide

Turnkey real estate investing means purchasing a property that's move-in ready. In other words, as soon as you close on the property, you can advertise it for rent. Some turnkey…

Nov 15, 2023Nov 15, 2023 Aly J. Yale

Commercial Properties in These Cities Are at the Highest Risk of Crashing

After a whirlwind of struggles throughout the year, some of these high-value commercial properties are facing huge risks that could reshape their markets. See the full list here.

Nov 13, 2023Nov 13, 2023 Paul Moore

Here’s How We Pulled off a Surprising Multifamily Deal Using Preferred Equity

By using this asset class, you can get really creative with how you structure deals. Here's how we did it in one of real estate's toughest markets.

Nov 13, 2023Jan 08, 2024 Moriah Costa

WeWork’s Collapse is More Proof of Commercial Real Estate’s Struggles

WeWork's collapse earlier this month may have been foreseen, but it doesn't change the challenging dynamic happening in the industry.

Nov 08, 2023Nov 08, 2023 Paul Moore

A Deep Dive Into the Nitty-Gritty Details of Preferred Equity

We've been talking about this asset for weeks. Now it's time to get into the nitty-gritty of how it amplifies your returns.