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Emerging trend toward alternative lenders
Pandemic ripple effects drive investors toward options other than banks For real estate investors, meeting financing needs has become a bit more complicated during a global pandemic. Shifting concerns related to lease contracts have actually driven real estate investors to look toward alternative lending options. Why? Across all real estate sectors, tenants are seeking flexibility…
Lumber Prices are Skyrocketing
Factors converge to drive up the price of wood for construction This summer, we told you about the increased popularity of wood construction, and why it’s more popular than ever. Turns out, wood is once again having a moment, but this time, the news may not be so welcome to those hoping to build with…
This vs. that: Comparing biofilters, porous pavement and underground retention
With all you have to think about during site evaluation for your commercial construction project, there’s one item that can be overlooked: stormwater management.
Mixed-use senior housing in a post-COVID-19 world
Market forces pushed mixed-use to the forefront; now it’s different Just six months ago, we saw a continued meteoric rise — going on a decade — in interest in mixed-use development among those in the senior housing development industry. But today, with COVID-19 at the forefront of our minds, that interest has changed dramatically. Mixed-use…
Construction project financing 101
As a developer, here’s how to get started When it’s time to build or remodel, understanding commercial construction financing is essential to the success of your project. Yes, it can be tedious, and the process can be complex. Of course, you’re not alone: most of us are not savvy to the ways of financing construction…
Pros and cons of “Opportunity Zones”
Two years in, here’s what you should know, including how to best use them After two years on the books, we’ve started seeing the pros and cons of “Opportunity Zones” emerge. The program was introduced as part of 2018 tax reform legislation, providing potential tax benefits for those investing in designated distressed communities in the…
Is intergenerational student-senior housing the next big thing?
Mount Mary University Project in Milwaukee shows promise.
Rethinking tenant needs in a post-pandemic world
Though we’re still amid COVID-19, it’s already clear that the pandemic will have a lasting impact on tenant needs both short- and long-term.
3 ways COVID-19 will change senior housing forever
Senior living experiences a reset in the midst of pandemic shifts.
What’s ahead for industrial/fulfillment centers?
In the COVID-19 world, an e-commerce boom drives demand.