by Mark Halloran | Mar 2, 2018 | Blog
Though the MBA’s CREF/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo continues to enjoy strong interest from apartments-focused players, others attending were zeroing in on retail and hospitality as commercial real estate sectors that could draw more lending activity....
by Mark Halloran | Feb 2, 2018 | Blog
Every year, the winter CREFC (CRE Finance Council) meeting is packed with great industry information and networking opportunities. The most recent one, which took place in Miami Jan. 8-10, was no different. The general mood and tenor was upbeat with attendees...
by Mark Halloran | Oct 11, 2017 | Blog
A new hotel chain being proposed by President Trump’s real estate company made several headlines at the beginning of the year. Nine months later, we are getting some more interesting announcements. Like Trump’s American IDEA concept, which targets midscale consumers,...
by Mark Halloran | Jul 25, 2017 | Blog
It’s hard to imagine, with rents so high in New York City, that the multifamily market could have challenges. Apparently, that was the case in the first quarter of this year, when transaction volume was down, according to Aerial Property Advisors. However, activity...
by Mark Halloran | Jun 13, 2017 | Blog
It’s easy to forget that President Trump has his roots in commercial real estate. After all, his past activities in the industry are obviously overshadowed by the fact that he now leads the most powerful country in the world. But that hasn’t stopped the Trump...