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Hoteliers will see more and more available capital as the year continues, with hopes that travel will kickstart again this summer.  Count on non-bank and debt fund lenders to be the most active, while banks will slowly trickle back into the sector.  All eyes will be on vaccine distribution, which will lead to increased economic More

Even though more and more stores and restaurants are opening up, customers have become conditioned to remain concerned about potential coronavirus transmission fears. With late winter/early spring being the traditionally high season for upper respiratory infections — whether it be COVID-19 or another flu-like virus — retail businesses have thankfully prepared for any customer angst More

Sandwich chains, including Capriotti’s, Jersey Mike’s, Firehouse Subs, PrimoHoagies, McAlister’s Deli, Schlotzsky’s, Penn Station, la Madeleine French Bakery & Café, CAO Bakery & Café and Goodcents, have successfully pivoted to appeal to the new work-from-home customer who is wary of face-to-face contact. Consequently, drive thrus, grab-and-go offerings and breakfast/dinner options are now the new normal More

Banks, debt fund and bridge lenders will be the best bet for student housing loans during the first half of the year. Look for more equity required on acquisitions, higher DSC requirements and more attention to specific university, submarket and location. Expect the agencies to continue a cautious approach in 2021. Until demand in the More

Mark Hamilton, Founder/CEO — Hamilton Zanze Real Estate Investments Q: What are you doing to bring new renters in this year, and what are your plans for keeping renters in their units? A: Since last March, two of our chief aims have been protecting the health of our site teams, our residents, and prospective residents, More

Though COVID-19 has not abated, developers and property management companies within the multifamily industry are confident that, despite some acquisition slowdown in 2020, a number of so-called “pent up” deals that were put on hold last year will finalize. Also expect the market to heat back up as the vaccine becomes more readily available. Suburban More

Expect more banks to re-enter the construction lending sector in the next few months.  Borrowers will see a major improvement in the number of active banks, as well as a slight increase in proceeds.  Projects with strong sponsors/developers, solid business plans and favorable locations will see available bank capital.  Anticipate bank construction lending to be More

Restaurants continue to suffer from the unpredictability of COVID-19. However, the ghost kitchen restaurant concept has not only enabled many of these restaurants to remain in business, but they have opened up new restaurant leasing opportunities for those landlords who are also struggling with pandemic uncertainties. The ghost kitchen idea, in which one tenant buys More