Industry Contributors
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...
Ventura County Office Market Gains Momentum in Q3 2025
Positive net absorption, declining vacancy, and rising rents signal that the market is gradually recovering across East and West Ventura County. By J.C. Casillas,...
How Does Humanity Fit into an AI World?
By Hans Hansson, President of Starboard CRE Reflections from a Real Estate Convention and Beyond Introduction: An Unexpected Encounter in Nashville Last week...
Ventura County Industrial Sales Volume Jumps 73% Year-to-Date As Availability Rises
Q3 2025 sees slower growth and easing rents, yet investment remains strong with sales dollar volume nearly doubling. By J.C. Casillas, Managing Director of...
