June 7, 2021

Lenders will start to consider office loans once again, especially as workers return to buildings over the next few months.  Those lenders that can manage risk when underwriting will see a better risk/reward profile versus some of the other property types in their search for yield.  Office properties with strong operating histories in solid markets/submarkets More

Expect a robust CMBS lending market during the second half of the year.  The capital market has stabilized over the last six months and predictions point to CMBS lending returning to pre-pandemic levels by next year.  There is demand from the bond market, as these loans are viewed as providing a great value.  Borrowers will More

The democratization of fancy fusion foods means that these options are no longer just marketed to the fine-dining elite. The COVID-19 restaurant shutdowns lead to the mass populace discovering new exotic foods via easy ordering options through various home delivery apps. Now that the country’s restaurants are once again open for brick-and-mortar business, the reasonably-priced More

Even as COVID-19 cases decline and many Americans consider returning to work, the mass populace has become comfortable, quite literally, with its relaxed at-home wardrobe. To fuel that trend, apparel tenants that specifically cater to the comfort clothing/athleisure niche are boosting their expansion goals and developing easygoing attire that can successfully merge from at-home loungewear More