Real estate sponsors in the commercial real estate investment industry have often had to rely on personal relationships in order to gather investors. California residents who are interested in commercial real estate trends should know that technology is becoming a...
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Commercial real estate lending shifts to foreign banks
California developers may find smaller banks shying away from offering commercial real estate loans. Federal regulation is increasing, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has stepped up pressure on banks to offer...
Trends that affect commercial real estate
California-based investors in commercial real estate might want to take a look at several different trends that might help them gauge what the performance of their sector will be like in the months ahead. One of those trends is economic and political uncertainty...
Private funds step in as banks tighten CRE lending
Commercial real estate investors in California and across the U.S. are starting to rely more heavily on private lenders as large banks tighten their lending standards. Banks have been less willing to lend money for commercial real estate deals due to increased...
Fine of $14 billion levied against Deutsche Bank
California real estate developers might want to be aware of the fine that has been levied against Deutsche Bank by the U.S. Department of Justice. The Justice Department announced that it is fining the bank $14 billion for its actions in offering residential...
Using online lenders in commercial real estate investments
People interested in commercial real estate debt investment in California might be considering working with an online marketplace lender. These platforms offer increasingly attractive opportunities, including the possibility of high returns, and have opened up...
Using hard money loans in commercial property investments
Many California investors use hard money loans when they purchase commercial real estate properties. While there are other options on the market that provide financing for real estate investments, this method has both benefits and drawbacks. For investors who want to...
Real estate stocks get their own category in stock market
California brokers and investors might not realize that real estate firms have been mixed together with insurance and bank companies in the stock market for 17 years. As of Sept. 1, however, they have their own category.A Wall Street Journal author reports that the...
Chinese investment in California real estate
The U.S. real estate market attracts investors from around the world, but some areas demonstrate more interest than others. According to research released in August 2016, China is at the forefront of foreign investors with stakes in U.S. holdings, and its citizens are...
Modern real estate lending
Commercial real estate investors in California may be interested to learn that the banking industry and real estate markets were not always as closely connected as they are today. Real estate loans made up just 25 percent of banking loans in 1955, and today real...
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