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Backed by the Best: Michael Spero
At Berkadia, we redefine commercial real estate by offering long-term investments through our mortgage bankers and investment sales advisors. Our producers are industry experts with…
April 21, 2026
Backed by the Best: Michael Spero
At Berkadia, we redefine commercial real estate by offering long-term investments through our mortgage bankers and investment sales advisors. Our producers are industry experts with diverse backgrounds and exceptional market…
April 17, 2026
Open Sesame? Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz Eases Oil Prices and Fed Nerves Alike
Markets received long-awaited relief Friday morning after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open” for commercial vessels—a development that immediately unwound some of the largest geopolitical risk…
April 9, 2026
The Graying Gold Rush: Seniors Housing Outshines Amid Uncertainty
Seniors housing fundamentals continue to distinguish the sector from the broader commercial real estate landscape, even as macroeconomic uncertainty clouds outlooks across most asset classes. At the 2026 NIC Spring…
April 3, 2026
March Payrolls Delivers Upside Surprise, Fed’s Holding Pattern Continues
The U.S. macroeconomic landscape has been generally off-kilter for over a month—this week, the economy received some much-needed clarity on both sides of the Fed’s dual mandate. This morning’s March…
March 27, 2026
IMN Build-to-Rent Spring Forum 2026: Key Market Takeaways
The Spring 2026 IMN Build-to-Rent (BTR) Forum made one thing clear: the industry is navigating a complex period marked by policy uncertainty, uneven fundamentals, and an evolving capital markets. Conversations were defined by the interplay of…
March 23, 2026
March FOMC Meeting Recap – Oil Shock Ushers in Fed Pause
The Federal Open Market Committee held its March meeting on Wednesday, March 18, providing the market with forward guidance when it needed it most. Prior to the meeting, analysts were…
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,…
