Industry Contributors
The $200 Billion Question: Where Does Your Tariff Tax Go?
By Billy the Broker (I just want to stay anonymous) The Trump administration is crowing about collecting $200 billion in tariff revenues this year. Customs...
Federal Reserve Delivers Year-End Rate Cut as Los Angeles County CRE to Enter 2026 in Reset Mode
Lower debt costs are expected to steady valuations after three years of volatility, with Industrial and Retail leading early momentum as easing rates...
Building Sustainable Affordable Communities
By Bill Wilhelm, President of R.D. Olson Construction Affordable housing development aims not merely to ease the Greater Los Angeles area’s housing crisis,...
McNellis on CMBS: “Commercial Mortgage BS”
By John McNellis This essay is taken from John’s forthcoming 3rd edition of Making it in Real Estate. I was leaning against the bar...
Ventura County Multifamily Sales Rebound as Rents Stabilize in Q3 2025
Investors target value-add opportunities despite rising cap rates and slight dips in asking rents. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research at NAI Capital...
Adaptive Reuse & Experiential Growth Shape Inland Empire’s Q3 Retail Market
Demand for big-box spaces stays robust among grocery, fitness, and entertainment users despite rising vacancies. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research at NAI...
Inland Empire Multifamily Market Balances Slowing Development with a Strong Rebound in Investment Sales in Q3 2025
Vacancy tightens, construction activity cools, and investor demand accelerates as the region’s long-term rental fundamentals remain resilient. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research...
Ventura County Retail Market Advances Moderately in Q3 2025 Despite Lingering Economic Headwinds
Vacancy rates edge lower as leasing slows, while investor activity highlights resilience in a stabilizing landscape. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research at...
Orange County’s Multifamily Market Demand Holds Firm in Q3 2025
Vacancy remains low, rents rise modestly, and deal sizes continue to shrink as investors prioritize quality assets. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research...
Why CRE Experts Say the Looming $1.26 Trillion Debt Wall Can Be Scaled
By Kidder Mathews Roughly $1.26 trillion in commercial real estate loans are set to mature through 2027. Most originated in the mid-2010s, when rates averaged between...
Momentum Builds in Inland Empire’s Office Market in Q3 2025
Positive absorption, stable rents, and limited sublease space highlight a steady tightening market. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research at NAI Capital Commercial...
Retail Recovery Strengthens Across Orange County in Q3 2025
Sales volume doubled year-over-year as leasing activity normalized and the countywide vacancy rate reached 3.7%. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of Research at NAI...
