Introduction Adaptive reuse – repurposing existing buildings for new uses – has gained renewed attention in the U.S. real estate market as developers and lenders seek creative solutions for vacant or underutilized properties. In the wake of shifting demand (for example, high office vacancies post-pandemic alongside housing shortages), reusing structures offers an appealing alternative to ground-up development. At the same time, new construction remains the traditional path for delivering...

Introduction The year 2024 marked a pivotal moment for U.S. commercial real estate (CRE), as the industry navigated high interest rates, shifting demand patterns, and the aftershocks of the pandemic. Some sectors thrived on structural tailwinds, while others struggled with secular challenges. As we head into 2025 and beyond, CRE lenders and institutional investors face a transformed landscape that demands strategic foresight. This analytical recap and outlook draws on the Loan Analytics...

Introduction: A New Era of Green Value-Add in Texas Real Estate Texas’s commercial real estate (CRE) market is experiencing a retrofit revolution . Investors, developers, and lenders are increasingly focused on upgrading older buildings with sustainable features – not just for environmental reasons, but because it makes strong financial sense . In cities like Houston and San Antonio , a vast inventory of aging multifamily complexes and industrial facilities is being “green repositioned”  to...