For most of the past decade, commercial real estate borrowers operated in an attractive rate environment. Capital was cheap, especially in the few years after COVID. We saw the 10-year Treasury average yield range from 1.84% in 2015, down to .89% in 2020, and currently around 4.2%. That dynamic has reversed. Today, banks, credit unions, ...
The focus on healthy buildings has become a core strategy for real estate investors seeking measurable financial returns, not just regulatory compliance. As bugdgets tighten and market conditions shift, prioritizing occupant health and wellness is proving to deliver real value, moving beyond sustainability labels. Joanna Frank, founding president and CEO of the Center for Active ...
Downtown Minneapolis commercial property values have declined for five consecutive years, forcing city leaders to rethink how essential services are funded. As office buildings and retail spaces lose value, the property tax burden is shifting to homeowners and apartment buildings — a trend city officials warn is unsustainable. Steve Brandt, an elected member of the ...
Kansas City, Missouri’s commercial real estate market is shifting from its traditional identity as a Midwest logistics center to a national industrial hotspot. Once viewed as a stable secondary market, Kansas City now ranks among the country’s most dynamic industrial regions, driven by data center demand, nearshoring, and major infrastructure investments. Logan Freeman, Managing Broker ...
Apartment rents are falling across much of the country for the first time in years. After a long stretch of rising prices and limited supply, renters now have more choices and leverage than they’ve seen since before the pandemic. Landlords, in turn, are competing harder to keep tenants in place. But this cooling trend may ...
In Westchester County, a clear divide has emerged in the housing market. Inventory remains tight, and buyers are eager, but not every home is selling quickly. Move-in ready properties often attract multiple offers within days, while homes needing significant renovation can linger on the market for weeks or even months. The difference isn’t just about ...
Most families begin researching assisted living facilities in the middle of a crisis. A parent falls. A surgery doesn’t go as planned. A doctor recommends a level of care that can no longer be provided at home. By that point, the decisions that matter most – financial planning, understanding care needs, evaluating facilities – are ...
Most condo owners in South Florida do not know their building is on a clock. A series of rule changes issued through Fannie Mae Lender Letter LL-2026-03, in coordination with the FHFA – some already in effect, one arriving in August 2026, another in January 2027 – are quietly narrowing the pool of eligible buyers ...
An investor buys a 20-unit apartment building. The plan is straightforward: renovate units as leases turn over – new flooring, cabinetry, lighting, HVAC upgrades – spending roughly $500,000 over the next two years. The renovation strategy is sound. The tax planning behind it, in most cases, is not. The problem is not that these investors ...
As major real estate markets contend with oversupply and declining returns, a growing set of developers is finding success in overlooked secondary markets across the Midwest. Dusten Hendrickson, founder of Mailbox Money Real Estate & Private Equity, is among those capitalizing on these conditions by building workforce housing where large institutional investors rarely look. The ...
The Phoenix residential real estate market is regaining momentum after two years of slower activity, as sellers adjust pricing strategies and buyers respond to a new landscape shaped by interest rates and affordability. Heading into the second half of 2026, market indicators point to renewed activity, driven by job growth, migration, and evolving buyer demographics. ...
Tampa’s real estate market is revealing a sharp divide: while single-family homes, duplexes, and small multi-family properties continue to sell, many condos — especially older high-rises — are sitting on the market. Just a few years ago, waterfront condos were among Tampa’s most sought-after properties. Now, buyers are steering clear, and sellers are struggling to ...
In most U.S. markets, the post-pandemic housing frenzy is easing. Inventory is rising, bidding wars are thinning out, and buyers are slowly recovering leverage they lost during the chaos of 2021 and 2022. Chicago’s western suburbs are not most markets. In DuPage County, homes are still selling within days, prices are up 6 to 10 ...
You’ve identified a promising investment property. The projected rental income covers the mortgage, and the deal looks solid. But just as you’re ready to close, your lender asks for something unexpected: two years of tax returns for your primary residence. If you thought a DSCR loan would mean skipping the paperwork, you’re not alone — ...
While national headlines warn of real estate corrections and economic headwinds, Austin, Texas’s residential market is showing unexpected strength that many have overlooked. A combination of tightening inventory, steady demand, and neighborhood-level shifts is supporting prices and accelerating sales, contradicting broader narratives about a market in retreat. Jen Berbas, founder of the Berbas Group, has ...
