How Did the US Real Estate Market Perform in H1 2026?
Resilient, but far from comfortable: That is the simplest way to describe U.S. real estate through the first half of 2026.
Despite geopolitical tensions, volatile capital markets, and persistent interest rate uncertainty, different property sectors responded very differently. Some continued to outperform, while others remained under pressure.
In our latest article, we have discussed the biggest trends, surprises, and takeaways. Fine the full analysis linked in the comments.
What Is a Rent Roll, and Why It Can Make or Break a CRE Deal?
A commercial property’s marketing brochure tells a story, but the rent roll tells the truth. Before underwriting any CRE deal, it’s one of the first documents investors, lenders, and brokers should review to verify income, assess lease risk, and identify potential red flags.
In our latest article, we explain what a rent roll is, why it’s the backbone of commercial real estate underwriting, the common red flags to watch for, and how to verify it during due diligence. The full article is linked in the comments!
Data Centers Are The New Industrial, Here’s How We Underwrite Them
AI has become an integral part of modern life, and every cloud query, AI prompt, and streamed video runs through a data center. Hence, they’re emerging as one of the most sought-after investment avenues in commercial real estate.
But underwriting them is a completely different game- one with its own metrics, risks, and players, with each looking at the same deal through a completely different lens.
In our latest blog, we broke down what goes into underwriting a data center, and how the perspective shifts depending on where you sit in the value chain.
Ground Lease Underwriting: How Leasehold Financing Complicates Your Cap Rate, LTV, and Exit Assumptions
Ground leases are becoming increasingly common across commercial real estate, and underwriting them requires a completely different lens than traditional non-ground lease assets. These properties can create valuable opportunities, but they also introduce risks that are often underestimated.
In our latest article, we break down how ground lease underwriting differs from traditional underwriting, key factors lenders and investors should evaluate, and the most common mistakes that happen and must be avoided.
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 […]
Waterfront Real Estate: Marinas and Boat Storage
Waterfront real estate has always been synonymous with luxury and exclusivity. But beyond the commonly known beachfront condos and lakeside homes lies a smaller, lesser-known segment that’s catching investors’ attention: marinas and boat storage facilities. With more people taking up boating, and waterfront land becoming harder to find, these niche assets are turning into strong, […]
The Rise of Micro-Hotels for Digital Nomads
In the last few years, micro-hotels have started modifying the hospitality scene. These small, smartly designed hotels are becoming popular among digital nomads, remote workers, and city travelers who care more about location, comfort, and good Wi-Fi than big rooms. As remote work encourages people to move around more freely, the travelers (or digital nomads) […]
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 […]
The Role of Impact Investing in Commercial Real Estate
Impact investing, a rapidly growing trend, seeks to deliver both financial returns and positive social or environmental impact. This strategy has gained significant traction in the commercial real estate sector, aligning investment decisions with specific sustainability and equity goals. By blending financial success with measurable social and environmental benefits, impact investing addresses pressing societal challenges […]