Franklin Street Pulls Off Recruiting Coup

January 6, 2016

The company has hired Kurt Keaton, a longtime executive at JLL.

Look ahead: Retail

January 5, 2016

Expect new construction to the First Coast in the new year, said Carrie Smith with Franklin Street.

Bricks and Clicks

January 4, 2016

Stores have adopted e-commerce to supplement brick-and-mortar operations and, in turn, internet retailers are dabbling in physical locations.

Refinancing Conditions Favor Borrowers in 2016

With maturity looming for a hefty chunk of the commercial real estate debt originated during the market peak a decade ago, the demand for refinancing will continue unabated in 2016. According to the CRE Finance Council, some $700 billion of loans will come due in 2016 and 2017, on the heels of $700 billion in 2014 and 2015.

Good Loan Applications Tell a Story

When reviewing distressed property, bridge lenders want to know specific turnaround plans