Watching the Horizon

The 5 Building Blocks of the Next Big CRE Firm  If you’ve clicked on this article, it likely means you want to know what it takes to be the next sensation in commercial real estate development and management. Taking your…

To keep our NOI at its peak, or get it there, we need to understand how our tenants think and act when leasing space for their business or residence. Being aware of their expectations and concerns helps us design our…

Commercial real estate debt typically comes with certain conditions or ‘loan covenants.’ These covenants vary widely depending on the lender and their preferences. However, most require borrowers to maintain a debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) of at least 1.15x to…

Loss of business income became an all too common occurrence at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Internationally, businesses were forced to shut down to check the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2. Even worse, the business income (BI) coverage they had…

“Never invest in a business you don’t understand.” — Warren Buffett. Gathering sufficient knowledge before each investment decision is crucial in efficiently building your portfolio, optimizing performance, and managing exposure. The importance of these choices is highlighted when commercial real…

Some new investors look at the stock market and tend to assume that everything, from GDP to commercial real estate values, track closely with its overall performance.  That is, if the stock market is up, then commercial real estate is…

Occasional remote work was part of the routine for many workers long before March 2020. However, the pandemic ensured that stay-at-home policies turned Zoom conferences and telecommuting into the norm. Although the COVID-19 infection rate shows signs of slowing, many…

On March 16, 2020, millions of businesses in the U.S. faced two chilling realities:  They had to shut down operations, close their doors, and turn away customers to slow the spread of COVID-19. And they learned their business interruption insurance…