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.
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
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 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
Land financing volumes are expected to increase in the fourth quarter and ramp up even more in 2026. Acquisition activity should pick up going forward. Look for strong demand over the next three years as borrowers want to get equity out of their land to re-invest. More
The property, Dobbins & 202, included 14.4 acres of land closed to develop a 10-pad site retail development. The borrower wanted the lowest priced deal in the market to complement the preleased and presold pads, which caused some hurdles. More
This list includes some of the top condo 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
Construction lending should start to pick back up in the hotel space going forward. There is a ton of liquidity and lenders in the market, therefore, most projects with a strong story will be able to grab financing. Watch for more active lenders in the private credit world, along with banks and life companies dipping their toes back in the game. Also, expect new entrants willing to fund higher leverage deals as part of the capital stack. More
After seeing some slowdown during the pandemic, leasing is picking up in the Midwest with retailers of all types filling spots in major cities and the surrounding suburbs. Grocery stores, restaurants, clothing brands and sports retailers all look to expand in America’s Heartland. JLL negotiated leases for six new tenants at Rosedale Center, a 1.1 More
Miami, Florida
November 7-8, 2023
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