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A Double-Edged Sword & The Case of Burger King’s Financial Struggles     Private Equity Investment into the QSR Franchise space – Sometimes a Boon, other times a bust The QSR industry is a dynamic and fiercely competitive market that has seen rapid expansion. Over the last decade, private equity firms have seen this growth […]

How Does the SVB Collapse Impact Commercial Real Estate? On March 10th, 2023, California regulators closed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which was subsequently taken over by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) on Friday. This news marked the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history, putting approximately $209B of asset deposits in limbo. Come Sunday, March […]

February 2023 Multifamily Market Report Denver, CO Multifamily is expected to be the most popular investment in 2023 as demand remains present and the sector serves as a great inflationary hedge. Although fundamentals have cooled since the beginning of 2022, investors are still planting capital into the sector with $5.4 billion in sales volume over […]

2023 Self-Storage Sector Update The self-storage sector is moderating after record highs in 2022, which is attributed to numerous factors, including the slowdown of the housing market and rising rents keeping tenants in place. However, despite economic headwinds, the sector is still seeing tremendous growth, which is reflected by the use of self-storage increasing to […]

Opportunity Zone Updates Opportunity Zones have continuously outperformed expectations since the policy’s inception in 2017 with the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Qualified Opportunity Zones are recognized in thousands of low-income areas across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories.   What Are Opportunity Zones? Opportunity Zones are […]

What Is A Sale Leaseback? A sale leaseback is a financing tool utilized by business owners in various industries. The process occurs when an owner sells their property and signs a lease with the buyer, who then obtains the property. The previous owner then begins paying rent to the buyer.   The use of a […]

What Terms to Understand Within the Hotel Sector The hotel industry is bouncing back from record-low activity in 2020. With a steady flow of revenge travel, hospitality’s resilience remains unmatched. Consumers may shift budgets as talk of a 2023 recession continues; however, others will continue to prioritize leisure travel, making hospitality an excellent 2023 pick […]

South San Diego Shopping Center/Retail Market Report Market Overview The southern region of San Diego has remained adaptable amid economic uncertainty and rapid changes in consumer spending habits. The submarkets in this region’s market report include East Lake, Chula Vista, Lemon Grove/Spring Valley, Imperial Beach, and National City.   Across its southern markets, net absorption […]

Multifamily Market Overview West Los Angeles, CA The West Los Angeles submarkets mainly consist of Century City West L.A., Greater Culver City, and Mid-Wilshire. These submarkets include some of the most prestigious areas and cities in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. West Los Angeles’s prominent location, strong employment drivers, local attractions, and central location makes […]