Havlena is the editor-in-chief of Crittenden Real Estate magazine and The Crittenden Report: Real Estate Financing, Retail Tenants Report and the Multifamily Report and their respective websites. She has been an editor with Crittenden since 2007 and worked on a variety of real estate publications during her time at the company covering a wide range of topics from restaurant expansion to real estate developers. She has been the lead reporter and editor of Crittenden’s flagship publication, The Crittenden Report, since 2011. She has a degree in Print Journalism from Cal State Fullerton, and resides in Orange County, Calif.
The Dealmaker Databank highlights some of the most interesting deals that have closed recently or are in process. This information shows you exactly what deals are getting done in today’s market and gives you the contact information of the person who arranged them. More
This list includes some of the top construction lenders. We have touched base with our vast inventory of lender contacts to get the most up-to-date information including their origination totals and terms. This information will give you an idea of what these capital providers are seeking in today’s market. More
Borrowers will see cautious land lending this year. Deals getting funded will most likely be acquisitions or recent acquisitions. Banks will be very selective on land loans and most of the capital will come from debt funds and private money. Lenders will strongly scrutinize the ability of the developer to obtain construction financing in order to assess the probability of being taken out of the loan. Expect land lending to return to more normal levels in 2026 and 2027. The timetable for development financing and securing the necessary equity to go vertical on projects will create the need for land loans the next few years. More
Williams Village is a 9.66-acre redevelopment project located near the University of Colorado Boulder campus. The site, currently housing a 420,928-s.f. aging retail center with ground-leased tenants, is being transformed into a vibrant mixed-use district featuring student and multifamily housing, along with retail and green spaces. The borrower required a bridge loan that provided the flexibility to buy out two remaining long-term ground leases, complete entitlement work and facilitate three staggered parcel sales to developers during the various stages of Boulder’s approval for the project. More
This list includes some of the top land lenders. We have touched base with our vast inventory of lender contacts to get the most up-to-date information including their origination totals and terms. This information will give you an idea of what these capital providers are seeking in today’s market. More
Count on CMBS originations to increase to $100B+ this year. There has been an upward trend in issuance and lower spreads have generally held, leading to more activity. The market seems able to clear the bonds easily as there is healthy demand in the capital markets for bonds. The CMBS market will be liquid, although the amount of capital deployed will be a function of pricing. Keep an eye out for more competition for institutional-quality assets, although more CMBS lenders will consider office once again. More
We surveyed some leaders in the real estate industry to tell us what they foresee for the C-PACE market in 2025. We asked, “What are your overall predictions for C-PACE lending this year? What will be the biggest changes/trends for C-PACE lending this year versus years past?” More
Summit Court is a newly constructed, two-phase luxury apartment community, built in 2018 and 2023. The community offers 351 market-rate apartments and 42 affordable units, with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The property boasts a high occupancy rate of 93%. JLL represented the seller, a joint venture between Fidelco Realty Group and Diversified Properties. More
The overall sentiment seems positive for commercial real estate lending going forward, especially as many lenders increase their 2025 allocation totals. CMBS lenders in particular are expected to be more active throughout the year, while many banks who have been on the sidelines are re-entering the game. Most life company lenders also plan to increase More
The Dealmaker Databank highlights some of the most interesting deals that have closed recently or are in process. This information shows you exactly what deals are getting done in today’s market and gives you the contact information of the person who arranged them. More
This list includes some of the top hotel lenders. We have touched base with our vast inventory of lender contacts to get the most up-to-date information including their origination totals and terms. This information will give you an idea of what these capital providers are seeking in today’s market. More
There will be an abundance of debt options in the student housing space this year with new lenders entering the game. Many capital providers looking for additional yield and portfolio diversification are opening to new property types, including student housing, which should result in greater lending competition and improved terms for borrowers. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will be active along with the life insurance companies and many banks. More
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