Big Banks Remain Conservative on Construction Loans

Feb 14, 2018

There continues to be a steady flow of capital, although the big banks have tightened their hold on construction loans.

Blackstone’s Homegrown Dealmaker Finally Makes It to the Top

Feb 14, 2018

Jon Gray will assume the role as president and chief operating officer.

High Street Retail Continues to Battle Vacancies, Falling Rents

Feb 08, 2018

After years of double-digit increases in rents, high street retail landlords are in the second year of double-digit declines.

Technology’s Growing Role in the CRE Ecosystem

Feb 08, 2018

We are starting to see new technologies make their way into the industry, such as blockchain.

Hot CLO Market Boosts Liquidity for Bridge Loans

Feb 07, 2018

Fixed-income investors and large bond fund managers are buying CRE-CLOs, which is creating a permanent term financing tool for bridge lenders.

Six Economists on the State of Commercial Real Estate in 2018

Feb 07, 2018

While there may be issues to keep an eye on—such as shifting consumer behavior and rising inflation and interest rates—the outlook remains positive for the short term, several real estate economists told NREI.

How Public-Private Partnerships May Provide the Solution to the Affordable Housing Crisis

Feb 05, 2018

Government subsidized tax credit programs do not address the needs of the “bread and butter” of the U.S. workforce, who earn more than 60 percent of AMI.

LIHTC Market Faces “Mild Turbulence” Ahead

Jan 31, 2018

The main concern is that demand for tax credits could diminish once institutional investors calculate the full impact from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.