Blogs & Articles

Dallas-Fort Worth Commercial Real Estate: Q2 2025 Trends & Investment Outlook

by Keith Thomas | May 13, 2025

Introduction While broader economic conditions remain uncertain in Q2 2025 — with rising interest rates and tighter lending environments — the Dallas-Fort Worth CRE market continues to outperform many peer metros. Population growth combined with a wave of corporate...

Mid-2025 California Commercial Real Estate Market Outlook

by Keith Thomas | May 9, 2025

California’s overall real estate market has entered a new phase. Regulatory changes, inflation, and the fallout from recent wildfires have disrupted development timelines and increased costs. But it’s not all hopeless. There are bright spots in California real estate...

What Are the Current Interest Rates for Commercial Real Estate Loans in Chicago?

by Keith Thomas | May 6, 2025

Chicago commercial real estate loan rates affect every part of a CRE deal, from cash flow to final returns. Even a minor rate difference can add up to substantial costs over the life of a loan. This is why it’s important to understand not just borrowing costs, but...

Recourse vs. Non-Recourse Loan: Key Differences Explained

by Keith Thomas | Apr 29, 2025

Financing fuels the engine of the massive $27 trillion US commercial real estate market. These loans drive economic growth and shape the built environment, funding everything from office towers and logistics hubs to hospitals, housing, and retail centers. Not all...

Guide to the Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Process

by Keith Thomas | Apr 25, 2025

CRE is in a turbulent stretch of rising interest rates and market uncertainty. If you are considering investing during this unpredictable time, you need a structured commercial real estate acquisition process to reduce risk and stay compliant with legal and regulatory...

The Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on Agricultural Loan Markets

by Keith Thomas | Apr 22, 2025

Trump earned overwhelming support from rural America in 2024, securing a majority in all but 11 of the 444 farming-dependent counties. This backing came despite the financial fallout from his earlier trade war, which triggered a $23 billion taxpayer-funded bailout for...