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AI in Commercial Real Estate Finance: Underwriting, Valuation & the Future of CRE Capital Markets
Artificial intelligence has moved from the boardroom whiteboard to the deal desk. Here's what every CRE investor, lender, and analyst needs to understand — right now.
ASC 810 Rules for Real Estate SPEs
ASC 810 consolidation for real estate SPEs: VIE vs voting interest models, primary beneficiary test, documentation and reassessment.
Ground Lease Depreciation Rules Explained
Who can depreciate ground-lease improvements, 39-year MACRS vs shorter terms, and how Section 178 and renewals affect recovery.
Ultimate Guide to Historic Tax Credits for CRE
Explains eligibility, QREs, the 3-part NPS application, and how to monetize and stack federal and state historic tax credits.
ALTA 17.2 vs Easement Endorsements
ALTA 17.2 secures legal utility connections; easement endorsements confirm recorded access—choose based on development stage and title risk.
Ultimate Guide to Exit Cap Rates
How to calculate, set, and stress-test exit cap rates and their impact on terminal value and IRR.
Checklist for Ground Lease Tax Documentation
Organize leases, payments, depreciation and tax forms to protect ground lease deductions and prepare for IRS audits.
Real-Time Data Integration: Common Challenges
CRE firms face data quality, silos, latency, and scaling barriers to real-time integration; use CDC, governance, and centralized platforms to fix.
1031 Exchange Boot: Tax Planning Tips
Avoid costly taxes in a 1031 exchange: match debt, reinvest all proceeds, pay non‑qualified costs personally, and use DSTs to prevent boot.
Tenant Revenue Analysis: Key Metrics
Analyze occupancy, rent rolls, NOI, turnover and arrears to assess property income, risks, and revenue growth.
U.S. Multifamily Real Estate in 2026 and Beyond: An Investor Guide to Cycles, Strategy, and Opportunity
How we are thinking about multifamily real estate investing in today’s environment.
CoreCast: The All-in-One Platform Transforming Multifamily Acquisition Workflows
Discover the power of CoreCast
State-by-State Lender Title Insurance Comparison
State rules drive lender title insurance costs—expect wide price variation, common endorsements, and savings from reissue or bundled policies.
Vacancy Loss and Revenue Stabilization Explained
Understand causes and costs of vacancy loss and learn practical strategies—tenant mix, reserves, faster turnover, and tech—to reduce downtime and stabilize revenue.
Top Metrics for Spotting Underserved CRE Segments
Nine CRE metrics that reveal submarkets where tenant demand outpaces supply, highlighting redevelopment and investment opportunities.
Ultimate Guide to Title and Survey Review
Review title commitments and ALTA surveys to detect liens, easements, encroachments, and boundary errors, and resolve issues before closing.
Ultimate Guide to Title and Survey Review
Review title commitments and ALTA surveys to detect liens, easements, encroachments, and boundary errors, and resolve issues before closing.
ALTA 17.0 vs. 17.1: Choosing the Right Access Endorsement
ALTA 17.0 vs 17.1 explained: choose 17.0 for direct street frontage or 17.1 for easement-based access; fees are often similar—confirm with your title professional.
ALTA 17.0 vs. 17.1: Choosing the Right Access Endorsement
ALTA 17.0 vs 17.1 explained: choose 17.0 for direct street frontage or 17.1 for easement-based access; fees are often similar—confirm with your title professional.
Debt Due Diligence: Loan Covenant Checklist
A step-by-step loan covenant checklist for commercial real estate: identify financial, operational, and negative covenants, monitor DSCR/LTV, and avoid technical defaults.