September 21, 2020

Lenders will start to trickle back into the office lending market over the next few months and into 2021, especially as competition increases for multifamily and industrial loans.  Watch for a major shift toward suburban office deals, while CBD office space in major urban markets such as New York City will be challenging for the More

Count on increased demand and interest in multifamily bridge loans as lenders seek ways to provide capital in the space.  As long as the agencies are providing take-out financing, the multifamily bridge market will continue to flourish.  Bridge lenders are looking for higher quality assets, stronger sponsors and lower leverage than seen pre-pandemic.  Anticipate lenders More

U.S. malls expect an unprecendented holiday season, as COVID-19 concerns appear to still be affecting consumer worries about health and social distancing. Major malls have been preparing and there are new insights into what these centers are doing to safely increase foot traffic for the upcoming Black Friday and holiday season shopping Technology to the More

The shoe retailer has generally been a safe bet as a tenant since not only will customers always need to replace their shoes, but they will generally need in-store visits to ensure a proper fit. Though this still rings true, COVID-19 has closed access to many shoe stores within enclosed malls and made germ-wary customers More