Marching to the Beats of Change
Brokers have a lot to gain from commercial real estate tech innovations
Commercial Spotlight 2020: New England Region
New England’s regional economy has been growing steadily.
Sizing Up the Times
Operational changes can help a hotel recover, but the timing of a deal is crucial
The winners, losers and unintended consequences of rent control
Rent-control policies tend to be highly politicized. Advocates believe that because rents have significantly risen relative to the earning power of households, the only solution is to regulate how much landlords can raise rents. Opponents believe that any form of rent regulation burdens landlords and discourages new construction, which further constraints housing-supply growth and worsens […]
International Investments: Canada
Our close ally to the north is usually the top foreign source of capital in U.S. commercial real estate deals. The first half of 2019 was no exception. Canadian companies spent an estimated $43.6 billion in the acquisition of 781 properties during the 12-month period through this past June, according to Real Capital Analytics (RCA). […]
Jamie Woodwell, Mortgage Bankers Association
Commercial real estate is poised for another good year
Go Beyond the Numbers
Become a trusted mortgage adviser to better serve your clients
Some Marketing Paths Waste Time and Money
You should skip these widely used strategies for winning clients and referrals
Verify Income and Employment With Confidence
New automated systems offer higher success rates for validating crucial borrower data
Carve Out a Successful Niche in Non-QM
Originators should review their business model and treat these loans differently
