Blogs & Articles

Advantages and Disadvantages of CMBS Loans

by Keith Thomas | Apr 8, 2025

A CMBS or commercial mortgage-backed securities loan can help you finance a commercial real estate project without going through traditional bank channels. But while these loans work well for stable, income-producing properties, they’re often unsuitable for...

How Current Tariff Changes Affect the Commercial Real Estate Investment

by Keith Thomas | Apr 4, 2025

After months of uncertainty, the new administration’s tariffs are in full effect — and they’re more severe than analysts anticipated. A 25% tariff now applies to most goods from Canada and Mexico, and another 10% hits imports from 57 other countries. Some trading...

5 Winning Retail CRE Leasing Strategies for Thriving in a Competitive Market

by Keith Thomas | Mar 28, 2025

The CRE sector undoubtedly faced major disruptions during the pandemic —enough to capture headlines and spark Congressional hearings. But through it all, retail CRE has quietly become one of the most resilient and promising asset classes. Office demand continues to...

How Trump’s Presidency May Impact Commercial Real Estate

by Keith Thomas | Mar 25, 2025

CRE investors are keeping a close eye on Trump’s impact on commercial real estate as Republicans take back control of both the White House and Congress. With the current president’s real estate background and strong branding presence in high-end CRE development, the...

Strategies for Attracting High-Value Clients in Commercial Real Estate

by Keith Thomas | Mar 21, 2025

Attracting high-value commercial real estate clients who transact in $10M and $50M+ deals can completely change the scale of your CRE brokerage. These clients bring consistent deal flows and larger commission checks — not to mention access to exclusive off-market...

State-Wise Guide to Commercial Property Loans

by Keith Thomas | Mar 18, 2025

If you're looking to buy or refinance commercial property, where that property is located matters just as much as what it is. After all, each state has its lender environment and rules — from loan approval criteria to interest rates and documentation requirements —...