Inspired by the creative office movement, a new generation of industrial flex space is emerging that combines creative office and industrial uses under one roof. Most of these projects recycle large old industrial buildings by dividing them up for...

The financing market has demonstrated tremendous growth and robust activity this past year. According to a report by the Mortgage Bankers Association, over $500 billion in commercial real estate loans were originated this past year, indicating a...

Few dispute the notion that demographics drive the apartment market. When looking at demand, the most fundamental statistics that analysts consider include population, household formation and employment. While these statistics tend to move hand in...

The statistics don’t lie—the seniors housing development market is hot right now. More than 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, thus strengthening the argument for developing a seniors housing asset. So how do you get in on the boom...

Life companies tend to fly below the radar when it comes to providing construction financing. But the pullback in construction financing among banks is stirring up fresh enthusiasm for life company’s construction-to-perm loan programs...

Any real estate agent can tell you—location matters. Location used to mean being in the right neighborhood, proximity to mass transit or having good restaurants nearby. But today, location also means proximity to quality cellphone coverage...

Among the many topics we explored at IREM’s recent fall conference in San Diego was how to optimize mixed-use retail. Outsiders might take for granted the site of first-floor shopping or other amenities in an office or multifamily building...

We are in a competitive financing environment, with debt and mezzanine lenders competing for borrowers. As alternative lenders step up their activity this year, the stretch senior loan is a hybrid product that borrowers can turn to...