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CEO Al Rabil says a heavier tilt toward direct origination will be a priority during its deployment.

The Los Angeles lender also just closed an $85m Minneapolis deal.

Washington manager aims for majority mezz, preferred equity plays in SMILE markets.

The Newark firm is on watch for signs of a momentum slowdown in burgeoning sectors.

Rising rates and risk deepen the firm's multifamily focus, and make it more cautious on the office sector.

An inverted yield curve typically precedes a recession.

Rising construction costs are reshaping how commercial real estate lenders are planning for uncertainty in loan underwriting.

Joint venture to fuel western US expansion in tier I, II sub-markets for duo.

The EB-5 regional center program allows foreign investors to obtain US visas through investment in real estate projects that bring jobs. It was renewed in March, yet many say its renewal shouldn't be necessary.

Opportunities in multifamily, healthcare and new development create more potential in capital stack.