by Hugo De la Torre | Jul 5, 2023 | Insights & Articles
The surge in commercial real estate loans over the past few years has created tremendous opportunities for business owners. However, many entrepreneurs are now facing challenges with the impending maturity of interest-only loans. As noted in a recent article by The...
by Hugo De la Torre | Jun 29, 2023 | Insights & Articles
Turning old offices into affordable apartments has been a trend in recent years in cities across the US, and it looks like Chicago may be the next city to jump on board. Proposals to convert empty office buildings into affordable apartments are being considered by the...
by Hugo De la Torre | Jun 21, 2023 | Insights & Articles
The mid-June decision by the Federal Reserve to pause its interest rate hikes is a welcome relief for many. The Federal Reserve’s decision brings some additional stability and opportunities for businesses operating in the commercial real estate market. Rising –...
by Hugo De la Torre | Jun 14, 2023 | Insights & Articles
The US economy has been showing subtle signs of improvement this season. According to a recent report from Yahoo Finance, the economy regaingrowth momentum this spring, despite ongoing concerns about a recession. The continued increase of rates by the Fed to reduce...
by Hugo De la Torre | Jun 7, 2023 | Insights & Articles
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way businesses operate, and one of the areas where it’s having a significant impact is because of the increasing use and development of data centers. With more demand for AI-powered technologies, data centers have...
by Hugo De la Torre | May 31, 2023 | Insights & Articles
The recent collapse of First Republic Bank (which was taken over by JP Morgan) has added to the already tightened lending standards in the current economic climate, making it more difficult for businesses to secure traditional loans, including commercial real estate...