August 16, 2021

Massive amounts of demand for industrial, warehouse and flex space will lead lenders to grab any deals they can get their hands on.  Borrowers will see higher leverage, more interest-only terms and lower debt service coverage ratios.  Leverage will reach 70% to 75%+ as lenders strive to compete.  The highest quality properties will see rates More

More pref and JV equity capital is sitting on the sidelines waiting to be deployed than ever before.  Expect a tremendous amount of equity capital rushing toward the same transactions, leading to some wild bidding wars.  There is a major push toward newer asset classes such as build-for-rent, SFRs and ghost kitchens.  Equity will also More

The telecommuting/work-from-home trend continues to challenge traditional in-office working norms because of worries over COVID variants, mask usage and fluctuating vaccine requirement protocols. As a result, more and more companies are pushing back their return-to-work dates, ensuring the continuity of the remote worker. Thankfully, malls and retail spaces have addressed this trend with safe, social More

Accessible luxurious spa experiences have proven to be necessities for customers who are seeking holistic self-care wellness solutions to various stressors in their lives. These wellness-service tenants attract not just well-to-do Generation X and baby boomer women but are also sought after by millennials who are more open to alternative health solutions. These facial/massage venues More