The landscape of today’s economy has led property owners and prospective buyers to explore alternative avenues like seller financing and assumable debt. Sellers with limited to no debt on assets can make a 1st position loan, which is much less risky than 2nd position....

An Update on Baltimore County's Multifamily Market Multifamily Market in Minutes   Multifamily Market in Minutes is a brief overview of key trends and figures related to commercial investments in Baltimore. Three figures to know thus far in 2023 are: $172.6...

Baltimore’s Central Business District saw increased leasing in 2022 thanks to the relocation of 12 state agencies. Despite this rebound, office vacancies in the CBD remain near record highs at 18.2%, according to CoStar data. Several marquee tenants in downtown...

Many renters will likely have no option but to continue renting as the single-family housing market softens nationwide. With mortgage rates at 20-year highs and low inventory levels, mortgage applications have fallen to the lowest level in over three decades. This...

There is no denying renters today prefer upgraded units with an array of amenities. Multifamily amenities have steadily become more important for property owners to increase rent premiums and attract and retain tenants. According to data from CoStar, nearly 9,000...

An Update on Baltimore City's Multifamily Market Multifamily Market in Minutes   Multifamily Market in Minutes is a brief overview of key trends and figures related to commercial investments in Baltimore. Three figures to know thus far in 2023 are: $66.3 Million...

Multifamily operators need to be innovative and strategic in their approach to maximizing value in today’s market. While some factors such as interest rates are less controllable, others like renovations and rent growth, can be properly executed by investors. Since...

When evaluating real estate deals, one of the most prevalent metrics is the capitalization rate, more commonly referred to as a “cap rate”. Cap rates are calculated by dividing the net operating income by the value of the property (NOI / Value). I.E., $100,000 NOI /...

Baltimore remains a hot spot for residential conversions, representing nearly half of the city’s construction pipeline. Demand for office space in Baltimore’s downtown has slowed as many firms look towards Harbor East or have adapted remote work, requiring less office...