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There will be demand from pent-up JV and pref equity investors looking to put money out this year, especially after sitting on the sidelines throughout most of 2020.  Count on a move toward development transactions as investors will be confident that once these projects are complete, the economy will have rebounded.  There will be a More

Borrowers will see an increase in bank lending this year once the vaccine is readily available and people are able to get back to work.  Banks will continue to focus on relationships and will be risk averse, which will show through lower leverage and less available non-recourse dollars.  For the time being, large money center More

Count on capital for senior housing properties to become more available next year, especially once there is access to a vaccine. Lender and investor interest will be strong, as long-term fundamentals of the sector remain positive and the population continues to age. The pandemic has resulted in fewer new construction projects, which will improve overall More

Joe Lubeck, CEO — American Landmark Q: What are your general predictions for the multifamily market in 2021? A: Suburban apartments will continue to gain popularity across the country as coastal cities, and even core cities that are inland, see residents moving outward to places with greater space and competitive rents. Demand is consistently shifting More

Despite the impact of COVID-19 still reverberating throughout the multifamily industry, expect acquisitions to be strong in 2021 with several companies such as Colony Hills Capital, Middleburg Communities and others to focus heavily on battleground markets when pursuing property acquisitions next year. Geography will play a much bigger role in acquisitions, with developers focusing heavily More

The smoothie and juice industry has been booming with growth during the pandemic and continues to have a strong national expansion forecast. With stress levels at an all-time high due to factors such as the fluctuating economy, political strife and COVID-19 concerns, Americans are gravitating to health-boosting solutions that are good for their immune systems. More

Many mall and retail renovation plans for 2021 are focused on adding open green space and more outdoor communal areas that serve as a solace to coronavirus concerns. Mixed-use developments are also trending, especially for taking over demolished vacant big-box mall space. Much of the development is occurring outside of major metropolitan hubs, with the More

Count on capital for senior housing properties to become more available next year, especially once there is access to a vaccine.  Lender and investor interest will be strong, as long-term fundamentals of the sector remain positive and the population continues to age.  The pandemic has resulted in fewer new construction projects, which will improve overall More