U.S. Industrial Sector Posts First Negative Absorption in 15 Years
A surge in bankruptcies and corporate consolidations has pulled industrial net absorption into negative territory for the first time since the Great Recession. By the numbers: Newmark reports the sector shed 1.3M SF in Q2 2025—the first quarterly decline since 2009. For the first half of the year, net absorption totaled just 47.4M SF, down…
Read MoreLending Momentum Climbs 45% YoY as Capital Flows Back Into CRE
Commercial real estate lending picked up speed in Q2, led by alternative lenders and banks, even as early-spring policy jitters temporarily slowed the pace. Market rebounds after brief pause: The CBRE Lending Momentum Index posted a 45% year-over-year jump to 275—well above its five-year pre-pandemic norm—despite a modest 6% pullback from Q1. The slowdown in…
Read MoreCRE Lending Set to Outpace 2024 as Capital Markets Regain Traction
A renewed sense of optimism is rippling through commercial real estate debt markets. After two years of sluggish activity, both securitized and agency lending are showing signs of a meaningful rebound—though lenders remain highly selective. Lending Activity Accelerates Recent projections indicate a notable uptick in issuance volume across multiple debt categories: CMBS conduit deals are…
Read MoreHUD Considers Time Limits on Rental Aid, Drawing Fierce Pushback
A proposed federal policy to impose a two-year cap on rental assistance is drawing sharp criticism from housing advocates, landlords, and researchers—who warn it could destabilize affordable housing for millions of Americans. Policy Under Review The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is exploring a controversial shift that would cap participation in Section 8…
Read MoreFrom Tenant to Owner in Mamaroneck: How an SBA 7(a) Loan Made It Possible
For many New York business owners, buying commercial real estate feels out of reach. Between high property values, steep down payment requirements, and complex underwriting, the barriers can seem overwhelming. But with the SBA 7(a) program, those obstacles can be overcome. In a recent Mamaroneck transaction, we used an SBA 7(a) loan to help a…
Read MoreOwner-Occupiers Step Up as Institutional Buyers Retreat from Office Market
A shifting dynamic is unfolding in the U.S. office market as corporate occupiers increasingly become property buyers, filling a void left by cautious institutional investors. Companies across sectors — particularly tech — are capitalizing on deep discounts in a distressed commercial real estate environment to secure long-term control over their workspace. Corporate Buyers Seize Opportunity…
Read MoreSBA 504 Loans for Business Expansion in New York State: Opening a Second Location
Expanding your business to a second location anywhere in New York State can be challenging. High property costs, upfront capital requirements, and complex financing can slow growth. Fortunately, the SBA 504 loan program provides small business owners with low-cost, long-term financing for commercial real estate and expansion projects. In a recent Southampton, NY transaction, we…
Read MoreOpening a Second Location in New York State? SBA 504 Loans Can Make it Happen
Thinking about expanding your business in New York State but worried about high property costs and upfront capital? That’s exactly what we solved in a recent Southampton, NY case study. Using the SBA 504 loan program, we helped a business: Purchase a second location on Long Island’s East End Finance renovations and improvements in one…
Read MorePrivate Equity Dry Powder Poised to Flood CRE Market in Late 2025
After a sluggish start to the year, private equity firms are gearing up to deploy billions into the commercial real estate (CRE) market before 2025 wraps up. Record Capital Waiting in the Wings An estimated $350 billion in dry powder is sitting on the sidelines — much of it raised during the uncertainty of 2022…
Read MoreFrom Tenant to Owner in Mamaroneck: How an SBA 7(a) Loan Made It Possible
For many New York business owners, buying commercial real estate feels out of reach. Between high property values, steep down payment requirements, and complex underwriting, the barriers can seem overwhelming. But with the SBA 7(a) program, those obstacles can be overcome. In a recent Mamaroneck transaction, we used an SBA 7(a) loan to help a…
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