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.
Expect lending for self storage to pick up as the capital markets improve. This has been a favored asset class the last few years, which should continue in 2026. Lenders like the low default rates and consistent operating performance in the space. Banks are back competing for new transactions, and the permanent market continues to be strong with CMBS lenders closing as many loans as they can get their hands on. More
Here are the most recently updated lender/investor contacts in the online Crittenden Real Estate Finance Directory. Our team works tirelessly to make sure you have the most up-to-date information at your fingertips. You can access their complete contact information by logging into the Directory. More
This list includes some of the top CMBS 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
Keep an eye out for plenty of competition in the multifamily lending space and lots of dry powder to kick off the New Year. The agencies will continue to win the lion’s share of deals, while the other lender types strive to compete. Watch for banks to be more aggressive going forward. Banks paused their activity as they cleaned up their balance sheets to comply with regulations. Now that those initiatives are behind them, they are back in the market and ready to lend under less restrictive conditions. 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
Atlanta remains an attractive market, especially because of population growth, and retail follows rooftops. Retailers are especially attracted to major retail destinations and/or mixed-use developments in the ATL. Luxury brands, grocery stores, fast-casual chains and spas all bring new locations to the Atlanta MSA. Burger chain Shake Shack signed a long-term lease for a new More
This list includes some of the top mezzanine 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
Equity investors will deploy capital at increasing volumes throughout 2026, as expected interest rate cuts take hold, the market stabilizes and less uncertainty prevails. Watch for many equity investors to get off the sidelines next year. JV and pref equity are becoming more prevalent as the market bottoms out and people are looking to invest when prices are suppressed. More
Freedom Financial Funds was attracted to the deal because of the excellent sponsorship. The potential for a very low basis in a building that was well located with corporate-headquarters level improvements also made the deal attractive. This was an opportunistic loan for Freedom Financial Funds with a repeat borrower with deep product marketing and operating history. The 130,600-s.f. property was built in 2016. More
This list includes some of the top life company 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
Favorable demographic trends, such as population and job growth, along with the ease of doing business, are enticing retailers to markets in the South. Cities of all sizes in Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina and Alabama are seeing a plethora of new tenants. Fast-casual restaurants, grocery stores, gyms, spas and clothing retailers are all expanding down south. More
Office financing will be robust and more available going forward. Banks, life companies, CMBS lenders and debt funds will all be active. Expect more entrants into the sector, which should drive down pricing and increase leverage and risk tolerance. Liquidity will flow for assets that are either being acquired or those that have been acquired and have already been repositioned. More
Miami, Florida
November 7-8, 2023
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