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After several years of uncertainty, New York’s office market is showing signs of renewed strength. Leasing activity picked up sharply over the summer, major tenants committed to large blocks of space, and capital has returned to trophy properties across Manhattan. The data suggests a market that is not yet fully recovered, but is clearly regaining

Rising interest rates have many borrowers seeking ways to manage their cash flow and improve loan terms. One option lenders sometimes offer is a rate buydown, which involves paying up front to secure a lower interest rate. It can be a helpful tool, but only in the right circumstances. What a Rate Buydown Is A

Apartment construction in the United States is expected to remain robust in 2025, with more than 500,000 new units anticipated across the country, according to Yardi Matrix data (via RentCafe). That’s a slight step down from last year’s peak, but still represents one of the strongest development cycles in recent memory. As shown in the

After a slow start to the year, private equity firms are preparing for a major return to the commercial real estate market before year-end. Capital waiting to move Private equity firms are holding hundreds of billions in undeployed capital. Blackstone, for example, recently reported more than $170 billion in available investment capital, according to public

When a commercial property runs into trouble, including missed loan payments, rising vacancies, or a looming maturity with no clear refinance option, distressed capital steps in. These are the solutions that bring new funding, structure, or ownership to get a deal back on track. Where Distressed Capital Comes In Distressed capital can come from a