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For years, LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) has been a familiar component of commercial real estate lending in the U.S. Soon, though, LIBOR will vanish in the U.S., making way for a benchmark rate known as SOFR (Secure Overnight Financing Rate). Follow along to learn why the LIBOR-to-SOFR switch is being made and how it…

As the threat of a recession looms, commercial real estate investors are scrambling to figure out where to put their money. One sector they might want to consider is self-storage, given its strong track record even during rocky economic times. During a November conference call with Wall Street analysts, Joe Margolis, CEO of publicly traded…

Everybody has watched interest rates with great interest, particularly commercial real estate investors. As policymakers seek to curb inflation by keeping interest rates propped up, CRE investors must pay even closer attention to the details of deals they’re considering. That’s because the interest rate on a loan results in higher or lower borrowing costs. In…

Given the continuing rise in interest rates, the remaining curse of inflation and the lingering potential for a recession, you might be wondering what 2023 holds for multifamily investing. By some accounts, multifamily could be the star performer in commercial real estate in 2023. As financial services giant JPMorgan Chase points out, multifamily currently ranks…

To understand the commercial real estate transaction process, it can help to think of it as a multistep journey toward realizing a return on your investment. Typically, the CRE transaction process at Broadmark Realty Capital involves five steps: While these five steps are common in CRE investment transactions, there are nuances to how each investor…

As speculation increases about whether (and when) the U.S. will enter a recession, some commercial real estate investors might wonder if they can recession-proof their investing. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as recession-proof real estate investing. However, over time, some real estate sectors have proven to be especially recession-resistant. Recession-Proof vs. Recession-Resistant Recession-proof implies…

Rather than being hypnotized by trophy assets in primary markets, commercial real estate investors might be better off looking at opportunities in secondary markets. Secondary markets represent some of the fastest-growing markets of any size in the country. One of the reasons: Many Americans are seeking lower-cost places to live and do business, yet they…

Although transforming raw land can prove lucrative, repurposing existing building space to meet market demand has created exciting opportunities for the willing investor. This article dives into adaptive reuse trends and the benefits of repositioning the assets of an existing commercial space to accommodate the needs of a community while accelerating your business. Adaptive Reuse…