December 7, 2020

The smoothie and juice industry has been booming with growth during the pandemic and continues to have a strong national expansion forecast. With stress levels at an all-time high due to factors such as the fluctuating economy, political strife and COVID-19 concerns, Americans are gravitating to health-boosting solutions that are good for their immune systems. More

Many mall and retail renovation plans for 2021 are focused on adding open green space and more outdoor communal areas that serve as a solace to coronavirus concerns. Mixed-use developments are also trending, especially for taking over demolished vacant big-box mall space. Much of the development is occurring outside of major metropolitan hubs, with the More

Count on capital for senior housing properties to become more available next year, especially once there is access to a vaccine.  Lender and investor interest will be strong, as long-term fundamentals of the sector remain positive and the population continues to age.  The pandemic has resulted in fewer new construction projects, which will improve overall More

After taking a pause at the start of the pandemic, CMBS lenders have returned to the market and will be active through the end of the year and into 2021.  The demand for CMBS bonds has remained strong, which has allowed CMBS lenders to offer attractive rates.  Borrowers will see lower leverage and more reserves More