What Are the Latest Loan Modification Trends in CRE?

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Commercial real estate loan modifications have become a critical tool for borrowers facing financial challenges and market volatility. Lenders increasingly offer flexible modification terms to prevent foreclosures and maintain cash flow, with approval rates reaching approximately 60-70% for qualifying commercial properties. This represents a significant departure from pre-2020 lending practices when modifications were less common…

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How Gross Rent Lease Works: A Complete Guide

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A gross lease is a commercial lease where the tenant pays a flat fee that encompasses rent and all costs associated with ownership. This lease structure shifts the responsibility of operating expenses like property taxes, insurance, utilities, and maintenance from the tenant to the landlord. Understanding how gross leases work will inform your commercial space…

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How a General Partner in Investment Real Estate Creates Value

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Investment real estate partnerships rely on two distinct roles that determine how deals are structured and managed. A general partner in investment real estate manages the day-to-day operations and decision-making of the partnership, overseeing everything from property acquisition to investor relations. Unlike limited partners who primarily provide capital, general partners take on unlimited liability in…

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Why Choose a Gross Lease in Commercial Real Estate?

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A gross lease is a commercial lease where the tenant pays a flat fee that covers rent and most property-related expenses. In this structure, the landlord assumes responsibility for taxes, insurance, utilities, and maintenance costs, streamlining payments for tenants. This lease type provides tenants with predictable monthly expenses and reduces the administrative burden of managing…

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Commercial Real Estate Delinquency Rates: A Wake‑Up Call

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Commercial real estate delinquency rates reflect divergent risk profiles across property sectors. Office properties face unprecedented stress with CMBS delinquency rates reaching a record 11.8% in October 2025, while multifamily properties show delinquency rates of 7.1%. These figures highlight significant differences between property types and financing structures. Office CMBS delinquency rates now exceed Financial Crisis…

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Warning: Commercial Real Estate Delinquency Rates Soar

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US commercial real estate delinquency rates have reached concerning levels in 2025, with significant implications for investors and the broader financial market. The US office delinquency rate spiked to 8.12% in September 2025, driven largely by major defaults including a $180 million loan backing a Manhattan office building. This represents a 42 basis point increase…

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Flexible Office Space Investing: Market Trends and Value

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The US flexible office space market presents a compelling investment opportunity as commercial real estate undergoes significant transformation. The dedicated flexible office spaces market is projected to grow from $21.51 billion in 2025 to $61.70 billion by 2032, exhibiting a robust 16.24% CAGR, driven by the permanent shift toward hybrid work models and increasing demand…

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Co-Working Space Investment: Strategies and Market Insights

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Co-working space investments present strong opportunities in the commercial real estate sector, fueled by the shift toward hybrid work arrangements. The sector supports various investment approaches, including direct property ownership, franchise opportunities, and equity stakes in established operators. Recent major acquisitions, such as CBRE’s $400 million acquisition of Industrious, which valued the co-working provider at…

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Is The Retail Real Estate Recovery Here to Stay?

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The retail commercial real estate sector shows a selective recovery in 2025, with transaction volumes down 14.2% year-over-year despite strong pricing momentum. Retail property prices have surged 18.5% annually, reaching $141 per square foot, indicating that while fewer properties are trading, investor confidence in quality retail assets is returning. This divergence between volume and pricing…

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Why an Estoppel Certificate in Real Estate Matters

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An estoppel certificate is a legally binding document that confirms the current terms and status of a lease agreement between a tenant and landlord. This document plays a critical role in commercial real estate transactions, providing essential verification for buyers, lenders, and other parties who need accurate information about existing lease arrangements. The certificate prevents…

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Rent Abatement in Real Estate: What Landlords Should Know

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When a rental property becomes uninhabitable due to fire, flooding, or other disasters, tenants should not pay full rent for unusable space. Rent abatement is a lease provision that allows tenants to suspend rent payments or pay only a portion until landlords complete necessary repairs to restore the property to livable conditions. This measure applies…

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