The role of location in Commercial Real Estate
Location is one of the most prominent factors to consider when looking at a potential CRE investment. Why is it so important? Because property access, zoning, environmental safety, etc. – all depend upon it. These factors play a major role not only in the operations of the property but also during the liquidation of the […]
Why is it important to understand Cap Rates in Commercial Real Estate?
Capitalization rate is a metric used in the valuation of a real estate investment. It is calculated by dividing Net Operating Income by the Current market value (sales price) of the asset. Cap Rate = NOI/Current market value (sales price) of an asset. Capitalization rate is an important factor in the real estate industry because […]
What should Investors look for while screening a Commercial Real Estate Deal?
It is necessary that an investor keeps in mind that not every prospect ends up being a deal. A screening system needs to be set up in place so that you can save your time by only underwriting properties that can potentially make you money. Even if you get a significant amount of prospects, it […]
7 mistakes made by Multi-Family value add investors
Multifamily real estate investments are lucrative opportunities with promising returns. However, it comes with a fair share of risks which if not taken care of can end up killing the returns and lead to losses. Let’s discuss a few mistakes that investors tend to make and should avoid:
Investing in Real Estate in an Inflationary market
With Inflation on the rise, by being strategic about your investments, you can make a wise decision even in these uncertain times. How to invest in Real Estate amid high inflation- RESEARCHING THE PROPERTY: Usually, the first step to any kind of investment decision is to conduct research. You should not only look at the property […]
How CRE serves as a hedge against Inflation?
Everyone is talking about inflation these days which is at a nearly 40-year high. If your income doesn’t keep pace with the rising prices, it can be frightening to know that the products and services you buy are going to cost more. Real Estate is emerging as a hedge against this roaring inflation given that […]
Credit Suisse Crisis = 2008 Lehman Crash?
The ongoing Credit Suisse crisis is a hot topic of discussion and the speculations that the Zurich-based bank could fail have invoked frequent comparisons to the housing crisis that happened in the US in 2008. The 2008 Lehman collapse precipitated one of the worst economic crises. It was a Mortgage-Backed Securities crisis wherein the housing […]
Why Recession may not be bad for Real Estate?
Everyone seems to be afraid of the looming recession owing to an upward pressure on the interest rates and justifiably so, but is it all that of a bad news? Perhaps not! Let us discuss the potential upsides to the rising interest rates, especially in the real estate industry. Increases in the interest rate will […]
Bridge Loan Time Bomb & The 2026 Maturity Wall
The U.S. commercial real estate market is moving headfirst toward a major test: the 2026 bridge loan maturity wall. Do you remember that back in 2021–2022, when interest rates were low, billions of dollars in short-term, floating-rate bridge loans were issued, often bundled into CRE CLOs? The purpose of these loans was temporary financing, which […]
How 18-Hour Cities Are Outperforming 24-Hour Markets
As downtowns reinvent themselves post-pandemic, 18-hour cities which are mid-sized metros with strong jobs, lower costs, and vibrant economies, are showing more resilience than global 24-hour hubs. What Are 18-Hour Cities? An 18-hour city is a mid-sized metro that stays active beyond the traditional 9–5 workday, facilitated with dining, entertainment, and culture keeping the city […]