Insights
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
The Federal Reserve is in desperate need of a timeout. Just five weeks ago, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) was content with the state…
March 6, 2026
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
The Federal Reserve is in desperate need of a timeout. Just five weeks ago, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) was content with the state of the U.S. economy. Fed…
February 26, 2026
Bringing Capital Solutions to Manufactured Housing
Manufactured housing is a highly specialized sector, demanding deep market knowledge, insight into unique operational challenges, and a tailored approach to every transaction. Throughout my career in investment sales, I have…
February 25, 2026
Private Credit in CRE: Liquidity, Competition, and Evolving Opportunities in 2026
The commercial real estate lending market in 2026 is defined by one thing above all: liquidity. This was the clear takeaway from the recent industry panel led by Hilary Provinse, EVP – Production…
February 19, 2026
MBA CREF 2026: Five Takeaways Shaping CRE Lending & Investment
The 2026 MBA CREF conference delivered a unified message: we are in a uniquely active, competitive, and transitional phase for U.S. commercial real estate finance. Drawing on insights from panelists spanning private credit,…
February 17, 2026
A Dual Mandate Double Feature
The job of the Federal Reserve is straightforward: keep the U.S. economy on solid footing with good growth. Through the Federal Open Market Committee, the Fed sets monetary policy with…
February 11, 2026
The Graying Goldrush: Why Seniors Housing May Be the Standout CRE Sector in 2026
Demographic tailwinds, limited new supply, and rising occupancy are creating one of the most compelling risk‑adjusted return profiles in commercial real estate The U.S. seniors housing sector is entering one…
February 3, 2026
Be Berkadia Spotlight: Steven Goodwill
At Berkadia, our success is built upon the talent and hard work of a broad, diversely skilled team. From analysts to loan closing specialists to managing directors each of our people brings…
January 30, 2026
Powell Holds Rates Steady, Trump Nominates Replacement Chair
Recent headlines surrounding the Federal Reserve have varied. On the monetary policy front, macroeconomic conditions appear solid, with tariff-driven inflation concerns largely overstated and unemployment holding steady. Away from economic…
January 20, 2026
Affordable HOMES Act Reshapes Manufactured Housing
Manufactured housing has quietly become one of the most effective tools for addressing the U.S. housing affordability gap. While much of the spotlight goes to Class A multifamily and single-family…
January 16, 2026
The State of the Union in Agency CMBS
Commercial real estate capital markets, particularly in the multifamily space, are taking the “new year, new me” mantra very seriously. Liquidity is bountiful in the space; trading spreads have tightened…