What Can One Investor Do?
In uncertain economic times, what do we know? The cost of goods has increased. Energy costs are increasing. Interest rates are up and still rising.… Read More »What Can One Investor Do?
CRE Investing
CRE & Climate Change
Virtually every commercial real estate developer and investor is now aware of the impacts of global climate change on almost every aspect of life –… Read More »CRE & Climate Change
The New Inflation Story
Yesterday’s headline in The Washington Post read, “Prices climbed 7.5% in January compared with last year, continuing inflation’s fastest pace in 40 years.” The subheading… Read More »The New Inflation Story
Green Investing
A recent Berkadia poll indicated increasing interest in ESG investing, meaning Environmental, Social and Governance. The #1 issue from the poll, and of global economic… Read More »Green Investing
2022 Outlook – Marcus & Millichap
On January 27, 2022, I attended a Marcus & Millichap webinar titled: “Economy – Inflation – the Fed – Commercial Real Estate.” the featured speaker… Read More »2022 Outlook – Marcus & Millichap
The “American Dream” – 2022 Style
At the beginning of every year, a coaching organization I belong to offers “Predictions Week” for the new year. It’s pretty obvious to everyone who… Read More »The “American Dream” – 2022 Style
CRE Borrower Success Tips 2022
Why do other people’s loans get funded and mine don’t? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Whether you are a broker or a borrower,… Read More »CRE Borrower Success Tips 2022
Tips to Fast Closes!
Scenario: You have a partner in a commercial real estate project who suddenly wants out. He/she offers you an incentive to close quickly. Scenario: You… Read More »Tips to Fast Closes!
Anatomy of a Successful Commercial Loan
Someone asked me the other day what an ideal commercial borrower is like. My immediate response was, “someone who doesn’t need a loan.” In other… Read More »Anatomy of a Successful Commercial Loan
The Four C’s of Commerial Lending
This purpose of this article is to give commercial borrowers insight into how lenders evaluate commercial loans, and what makes them decide to issue terms,… Read More »The Four C’s of Commerial Lending