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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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…

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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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The multifamily sector continues to face mounting challenges, with property values, transaction volumes, and rent growth all under pressure. Pricing Weakness: Data from MSCI Real Assets shows multifamily property prices declined 1.5% from March to April and are down 12.1% compared to a year ago — the sharpest annual drop since the 2008 financial crisis.…

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While the Federal Reserve opted to leave interest rates unchanged at 4.25%–4.5%, all attention now turns to September, where a potential policy shift could shape the rest of the year—particularly for real estate markets. Holding pattern continues: As expected, the Fed paused rate changes amid lingering economic unpredictability. Although Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that…

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The New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) recently approved increases of 2.75% for one-year leases and 5.25% for two-year leases on the city’s rent-stabilized apartments, effective this fall. While tenants’ advocates have been quick to decry these hikes as burdensome, the reality for small multifamily property owners — many of whom are mom-and-pop landlords…

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