For decades, brokers and borrowers have emphasized the benefits of lending on properties with long-term GSA leases. A GSA lease is an agreement between the General Services Administration (GSA) and a landlord for space in a building, where the GSA, a government agency, leases space for fed agencies.

Over the past two days, I’ve spoken with two senior executives in the real estate industry who have recently re-entered the office market. They are actively seeking office properties to acquire and have already placed bids on sizable distressed office buildings in key markets.

Will 2025 Mark the Peak of Office Loan Delinquencies?
Where We Are Now: The current US CMBS delinquency rate is 6.57%, with the Office sector contributing significantly at an all-time high of 11.01% in December, surpassing the previous peak of 10.7% in 2012. The fourth quarter of 2024 marked the

Will 2025 be the year the 10-Year Treasury becomes the leading financial indicator for investors?

As we enter 2025, could the 10-year Treasury emerge as the most reliable gauge of where the economy and financing markets are heading?

In the 90s, I was on a business trip, flying back from Atlanta to New York. As we were preparing for takeoff and I settled into my seat, I noticed some commotion at the front of the coach cabin. A few camera flashes went off, but I couldn’t quite figure out what was going on.

As we reflect on all we have to be thankful for this time of year, we want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude to those who are working diligently over the holidays to ensure our real estate deals are successfully closed.

We truly appreciate the expertise and dedication of the attorneys,

The impact of Federal Reserve rate cuts on short-term and long-term interest rates and their effect on commercial real estate loans may not be what you think… and here’s why: When the Federal Reserve (Fed) announces a "rate cut of 25 basis points (bps)," it refers to a reduction in the federal

Remember back in 2019 when securing competitive financing for retail centers and malls was nearly impossible? Fast forward to today, and I just heard about a mall financing deal with a lender quoting 6.20% for a 5-year term. What a shift in the landscape!

Regional banks are gradually re-entering the commercial real estate (CRE) lending market, marking a significant development for the sector. Following a period of caution prompted by turmoil in the banking industry, their renewed participation could help ease the upcoming wave of mortgages maturing.

Are we in the middle of the "Bessent Bond Rally"?

I always enjoy this time of year, when daily emails from lenders assure me they can close deals by year-end!