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In today’s California market, real estate development is not for the faint of heart. Projects are larger, capital is more selective, entitlements are more complex, and the margin for error...
Over the past 24 months, the real estate finance landscape has undergone a significant transformation. Gone are the days when cheap capital flowed freely, enabling even marginal deals to make...
In today’s real estate market, one constant is change. Nowhere is that more evident than in the underwriting criteria used by lenders. What passed for acceptable leverage, asset exposure, or...
In commercial real estate, success doesn’t come from coloring inside the lines. Sophisticated developers know that structuring deals through LLCs, trusts, or tiered entities isn’t just smart – it’s essential....
In today’s commercial real estate market, the size of your project can dictate more than just the scope of work, it often determines whether lenders will take your call. As...
In commercial real estate, timing and opportunity often define success. Developers who are ready to expand, whether into new geographic markets or alternative asset classes, usually have a clear vision,...
One of the more frustrating realities developers face is that lending criteria don’t stay still. What a bank or institutional lender was happy to fund just a year ago may...
Ask any seasoned developer and they’ll tell you – relationships with lenders matter. The long hours spent building trust, delivering on deals, and proving reliability aren’t just appreciated; they’re often...
If you’re a developer, investor, or builder, chances are the story that follows will feel all too familiar. The zoning meetings, the infrastructure battles, the shifting timelines, the financing pressure...
The thought crosses my mind more often than I care to admit. It’s one of the most frustrating realities in development… the clock starts ticking long before the money starts...