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The Biproxi team is heading south – Ember Erickson and Gordon Smith will be attending the Bisnow Ascent and Escape conferences in Miami this week.   Ascent and Escape are twin invitation-only forums that bring together elite CRE decision-makers for a week of business, networking and wellness. With $4 trillion+ in AUM, 2.1 billion in square footage under ownership and 600K+ in multifamily units owned, the Ascent and Escape community powers the entire CRE industry.   We hope to see you there.

That's a wrap - Urban Land Institute #FallMeeting was an incredible success. Special thanks to ULI Nevada for hosting the Biproxi team in Las Vegas. General sentiment from investors and developers all point to a "reawakening" of commercial real estate capital markets and indicators that we may be entering the next expansionary phase of the real estate cycle. All this is backed by the recently released 2025 Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report® by PwC: Highlights from the 2025 edition include: ◼ Cautious Optimism: Industry sentiment is on the rise, with 65% of professionals expecting strong profits in 2025, up from 41% last year. ◼ Interest Rates & Financing: Recent interest rate cuts are expected to ease borrowing costs, with 80% of CRE professionals anticipating lower commercial mortgage rates. ◼ Top Markets to Watch: Sun Belt cities lead the top markets list, with Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, and Houston as top spots due to growth in population and business ◼ Key Investment Sectors: Industrial & distribution, single-family housing, and multifamily are projected as the strongest sectors for investment potential. ◼ Gradual Recovery Expected: While the market shows recovery signs, experts predict a gradual return to stability, focusing on strategic growth and managing short-term risks. Read the comprehensive report below. #ULI #CRE #urbanlanduse #credevelopment #capitalmarkets #emergingtrends

Calling the bottom(?) By some indicators, the commercial real estate market is bouncing back. Property values are down around 19% from their 2022 peak & buyers and sellers are returning to the table. Distressed properties and falling borrowing costs are fueling new transactions, and liquidity is slowly flowing back. As lenders cut their losses and investors eye discounted properties, some are seeing more competitive bids and a clearer picture of where prices stand. The consensus is that we're seeing a cautious but promising recovery, especially as the market stabilizes post-rate hikes. Yet, this seems to stand at a contrast to the fact that true "distress" hasn't quite been seen yet. There are huge sums of capital that have been sidelined over the last few years just waiting for a place to go. To some, it feels like the last 2 years have been a mere blip on the radar with no true reset. Have prices truly adjusted enough to call the bottom? Or will the wave of capital flooding the market take us right back to where we started before we know it? #CRE #CRElending #capitalmarkets https://lnkd.in/ezJ3Cc77

Next week, our COO, Ember Erickson, will be speaking alongside an impressive panel of CRE experts at the Distressed CRE Forum in NYC. Ember will be sharing insights during the "Underwriting & Financing Distressed Property Acquisitions" session, offering actionable strategies and market intelligence. Topics will include:   💎 Where are deals happening and how are they getting done? 💎 The state of debt capital: What options exist?  💎 Distressed portfolios vs. single assets 💎 Owner financing case studies 💎 Acquiring stakes in the capital stack vs. whole properties  💎 Strategies post-acquisition: Re-tenanting, re-positioning, conversion 💎 Lender-facilitated acquisitions and deed-in-lieu foreclosures 💎 Top geographies and asset types for value creation Join the conversation and gain valuable insights on distressed property acquisitions. Not registered yet? Use the code below to get 20% off your registration. See you next week. Speakers: Jay Fischer - CIM Group, Peter Locke - Arena Investors, Holly Gladstone - Herrick, Feinstein, Jimmy Lam - Beyond International Group, Brian Cohen - Goulston & Storrs, Daniel Siegel - Peachtree Group Credit

Our COO, Ember Erickson, will be joining a panel of experts at this year's Distressed CRE forum to share her insights on assessing valuations, market opportunities for distressed deals, as well as the underwriting environment. Hope to see you there. Thank you to our host, Information Management Network (IMN)

Regional Banks Bracing for a Tough H2 and what this means for CRE. As we approach second-quarter earnings reports, U.S. regional banks are expected to face significant challenges. Analysts predict increased provisions for loan losses and a conservative stance on stock buybacks due to ongoing issues with CRE loans. Recent developments highlights: 🔹 Increased Loan Loss Reserves: Regional banks are anticipated to build up rainy-day funds in response to CRE loan defaults. 🔹 Weaker Profits Ahead: With high interest rates dampening borrower demand and impacting earnings, a broad decline in profits is expected. 🔹 CRE Market Pressures: The CRE sector continues to struggle, with falling property prices and rising distressed asset sales. As interest rates are predicted to stay higher for longer and CRE risks persist, both regional banks and investors are in for an interesting second half of the year. Read on: https://lnkd.in/gNEsxKNn #Banking #Finance #CommercialRealEstate #Investment #RegionalBanks #FinancialSector #EarningsSeason #CRE #InterestRates

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Its no secret traditional lending has taken a hit - down 41% YoY, according to CoStar. The bright spot? Non-bank lenders stepped up their activity by 41% to fill the gap. Biproxi Capital Network connects CRE investors to the right lenders and capital partners for your unique situation. Apply for access to get connected. www.biproxi.com #crelending #capitalmarkets #privatecredit

Biproxi Senior Advisor Spotlight: Martin Caverly Caverly has more than 25 years of significant U.S. and international real estate investment and management experience. He currently leads Lowe’s office property acquisition activities and oversees the company’s hospitality-inspired property management service. He is responsible for Lowe’s ongoing office acquisition activities, targeting properties that can be repositioned through operational and/or physical improvements. He also oversees the company’s office property operations. Lowe’s expertise and spirit of hospitality are the foundation of the program, where the combination of operating rigor and hospitality-inspired experience creates superior office environments where people want to come and stay. He is a member of Lowe’s Executive Committee. Most recently he was chief investment officer of Resource Real Estate and president of Resource Real Estate Innovation Office REIT. Previously, Caverly served as CEO of EVOQ Properties, principal at O’Connor CapitalPartners and held senior positions with Security Capital Group in Chicago and Tishman Speyer in London. He co founded Centric Telecom, and was the founder and managing partner of 2120 Partners, a real estate consulting, advisory and investing firm. He is the past chair of LACRA, an active member of the Urban Land Institute and co-Chairman of the 2023 Fall Meeting Host Committee. #cre #commercialrealestste #realestateinvesting

Whether you're extending and pretending or getting ahead of the curve, Biproxi Capital Network can help connect you to the right debt and equity partners for your unique situation. Learn more about membership at www.biproxi.com. #crefinance #cre #commercialrealestate