Black Collie Insights & Observations

The process of getting a commercial real estate loan shares some steps in common with that of getting a residential home loan, such as underwriting, borrower approval, and property appraisal. However, the commercial real estate (CRE) funding process has much more complexity, due to the business aspects of handling a [...]

Investing in commercial real estate (CRE) involves a long-term commitment of your time and resources. And unless you have the immense wealth to enter the CRE market as a solo investor, you must also develop solid, long-term working relationships with the people who can help you achieve your goals, including [...]

Selecting the right sponsor is a key step toward investing in real estate properties that fall under the commercial category. Since the sponsor will serve as your acquisition coordinator or developer, financial manager, and investment partner for as long as you hold the asset, it’s important to screen your [...]

In commercial real estate, the relationships between investors, developers and owners can make or break the success of any given transaction. When communication is clear and goals are shared, investments can proceed remarkably smoothly. On the other hand, a situation where one party attempts to influence the deal in a [...]

The commercial real estate landscape is constantly shifting, responding to changes in everything from transaction density to underwriting trends. For everyone investing in real estate, it’s important to stay up to date with these changes and understand what funding sources are available in the current market. At present, commercial real [...]

It’s a new decade and a fresh opportunity to do something different for your business. Whether you’re a broker, investor, developer, or business owner, in the real estate industry, setting intentional goals is the first step toward making a powerful impact on your career and organization. But change is hard [...]

Designing and creating a successful real estate business, especially in the commercial real estate industry, takes discipline, commitment, focus, and creativity. You’ll need to exercise high levels of thinking and performance while engaging collaboratively with your team. After a few years in business, you’ll want to sell the property while [...]

Emotions can run high when working out a commercial real estate (CRE) deal, and time is always of the essence when you encounter an opportunity that appears to align with your investment interests. The Lure Of Impulsive Strategy You might be looking at a value-added property that will diversify your [...]

In a real estate investment climate dominated by only a few mega-funds it may seem too daunting for individual investors to enter the ring with the industry heavy hitters. However, following the financial crisis of 2008, there has been a proliferation of co-investment opportunities which allow investors to partner with [...]

At a press conference in early June, Fed chairman Jerome H. Powell announced an increase in interest rates for the second time in 2018 and predicted two more increases before the end of the year. These increases, which the Fed is directly linking to increasing optimism about the economy, bring [...]