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Yes, Retail Financing Is Possible

No financing is easy to secure today, but these loans are back in favor with lenders, according to Claudia Steeb and Dave Marshall of JLL Capital Markets.

Scott Biel

Anticipating Risks in Franchise Leases

Attorney Scott Biel on why landlords must consider the relationship between franchisor and franchisee.

Scott Pickett

REITs as a Hedge Against Inflation

Avison Young’s Scott Pickett on why flux in the REIT world is creating opportunity for sponsors and investors.

The Sanctity of Fair and Square Property Taxation

Assessors often need reminding that property owners are entitled to equal, uniform treatment, notes Stephen Grant of Popp Hutcheson PLLC.

Lauren Leach

Inflation Raises the Stakes for Office Landlords

Business consultant Lauren Leach offers tips for how office landlords can cope with soaring costs.

Vishal Hotchandani

The Benefits of Interest Rate Caps at a Time Like This

In a rising rate environment, IRCs provide stability to owners and borrowers, says Vishal Hotchandani of Parkview Financial.

Jerome Powell at May 4th, 2002, FOMC press conference announcing 50 bps rate hike

What a Stagflation Scenario Could Mean for REITs

Fitch’s Chris Wimmer on why the rating agency has adjusted its outlook.

Randy Blankstein

Net Lease Cap Rates Begin to Rise

Capital markets dynamics are impacting this otherwise resilient investment sector.

James Lockhart and Kevin McHale

Carried Interest Is Still Here. What You Should Know About It

Anchin’s James Lockhart and Kevin McHale on this critical tool that Congress elected not to include in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

Headshot of Ben Reinberg, Founder & CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies

Financing Net Lease Assets in a Challenging Market

These properties may be safer bets today but they aren’t foolproof, observes Ben Reinberg of Alliance Consolidated Group of Cos.