As we move halfway through 2024, commercial real estate (CRE) headwinds are not particularly strong in any one sector. Inflation is above the Fed's 2% target, and some believe interest rates will remain at current levels indefinitely. Moderate changes in the bond market have caused the yield curve to flatten slightly, but this does not necessarily indicate a clear change in direction. CRE trends likely to emerge and gain momentum in the second half of 2024 include: Busy office Roughly 75% of the U.S. workforce continues to work in the office at least part of the time. The shift to…
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For first-time homebuyers, the transition from renting to homeownership can be exciting, overwhelming, and anxiety-inducing at the same time. But as Gary Keller and Jay Papasan write in the second edition of Your First Home, “People who live their most fulfilling lives make decisions based on facts, not fear.” Below, we outline four powerful facts from Your First Home to help guide anxious homeowners toward the fulfillment and abundance that Keller and Papasan recognize: When delivered with empathy, care, and expertise, these facts can ease anxiety and help move clients closer to experiencing all the benefits that homeownership has to…
Denholtz Properties sells two Orlando industrial properties totaling 511,000 square feet June 13, 2024 Denholtz Properties announced the sale of Cypress Industrial Park, located at 9500-9901 Satellite Boulevard in Orlando, Fla., and Silver Star Commerce Center, located at 3702 Silver Star Road in Orlando, Fla. A JLL Capital Markets team led by Managing Director Luis Castillo, Senior Director Cody Brais and Analyst Taylor Osborne represented Denholtz Properties in both transactions. Silver Star Commerce Center, acquired by Denholtz Properties in 2017 through a joint venture partnership with Long Wharf Capital, a Boston-based private equity real estate management firm specializing in value-add…
We keep our finger on the pulse of the Portland suburban real estate market and report our findings in our Portland Suburban Real Estate Market Report. To learn more about the entire Portland metropolitan market, read our latest monthly report. This month, you'll visit the suburb of Sherwood, located about 16 miles southwest of Downtown Portland in Washington County. Sherwood is a small town (population 20,000) that offers a unique lifestyle in wine country. Winemakers here include Ponzi Vineyards, Alloro Vineyards, and Blakeslee Vineyards. Old Town Sherwood, in the center of the city, is a lovely downtown…
Harvest Commercial Capital is preparing to sponsor $218.5 million of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) through a series of Class A notes and several Class M notes in Series 2024-1 of the Harvest Commercial Capital Loan Trust.According to DBRS Morningstar, the pool is comprised of small commercial mortgage loans originated by Harvest at fixed, fixed reset and adjustable interest rates. The pool includes loans originated under Section 504 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, which helped fund loans to small businesses primarily secured by first mortgages on commercial real estate (CRE) with initial terms of 30 years. The target…
Many homeowners looking to sell are currently feeling caught in the middle: current mortgage rates are higher than current interest rates on homes, further discouraging them from selling and moving. You may be in the same situation. But what if there was a way to offset these high borrowing costs? There is. And the money you need probably already exists as equity in your current home. What is Equity? Think of stocks as a simple mathematical equation. Freddie Mac explains it like this: “…Your home equity is the difference between the value of your home and the remaining balance of…
If you are looking for luxurious living in Gurgaon, then Krismi Waterfall Residences is an outstanding choice. The project blends the elegance of Japanese architecture with modern amenities to offer a unique living experience. In this blog, we explore the key reasons why Krismi Waterfall Residences is the best luxury apartment option in Gurgaon. Great location and connectivity One of the main reasons to consider Krismi Waterfall Residences is its prime location in Sector 36-A, Gurgaon. The project is well-connected to Delhi and other key areas within Gurgaon. This strategic location makes your daily commute smooth and provides easy access…
There was further damage to inflation on Thursday. After the Consumer Price Index came in unexpectedly weak on Wednesday (it rose 3.3% year-on-year in May), the Producer Price Index rose 2.2% for the same period. This was also below expectations. The Producer Price Index fell 0.2% month-on-month. In between these two data releases, the central bank's Federal Open Market Committee finished its June meeting, released new interest rate forecasts, and held a press conference that was fairly cautious, despite the CPI report showing inflation improving. Federal Reserve governors have agreed to cut interest rates once this year, compared with three…
[ Examwatch 2024: Reaction to all the big Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams ]Labour disputes, European elections and interest rates have all featured in topical papers in the higher level Leaving Cert business exams, which have been well received by well-prepared students, teachers said.Vincent Murray, a teacher at CBC Cork, said the newspaper was student-friendly.”The exams had a wide range of questions and lots of choice,” said Murray, who is subject representative for the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI).”There were a lot of questions about topics in the news, which I think piqued the students' interest as it linked…
What is a corporation? A corporation is a type of business entity formed by filing articles of incorporation with your state. The owners of a corporation are called shareholders, and corporations also have officers and directors who run the business. Corporations are considered separate legal entities from their shareholders, and shareholders are not personally liable for the corporation's debts (shareholders' liability is limited to the amount they invested in the business). Corporations are subject to several legal requirements and “corporate formalities” that do not apply to other types of businesses. The terms “C corporation” and “S corporation” refer to tax…