Client Challenge: Securing Prime Commercial Property in the Hamptons A discerning business owner in Southampton, NY, faced a classic challenge in one of New York’s most competitive real estate markets: acquiring a prime commercial property without depleting essential capital. To compete effectively in the Hamptons, the client required a strategic, long-term ownership solution. Their specific…

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CBRE’s midyear broker survey—drawing from over 200 industry professionals—suggests that cap rates may have reached their ceiling in early 2025, despite the turbulence in Treasury yields. Market metrics: The 10-year Treasury yield swung widely this year, starting at 4.79% in January, dipping to 4.01% by April, and ending midyear at 4.24%. Even with that volatility,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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