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Avant Capital Partners originates bridge loans totaling $6.25 million

Avant Capital Partners (Avant), a leading commercial real estate bridge lender, has originated $6.25 million in bridge loans secured by mixed-use and commercial residential properties in Manhattan, New York and Greenwich, Connecticut. The first project is comprised of three contiguous mixed-use properties located in the Midtown West neighborhood of Manhattan. Estimated to be built in 1910, the property consists of three buildings featuring masonry construction, a brick exterior and a flat top roof. The property currently contains a total of twenty apartments and three ground floor retail units with a total gross building area of 16,916 s/f. Located in one of the most desirable residential streets of downtown Greenwich, the Greenwich property consists of four condominium units, which are under construction and approximately 60% completed. Each unit will contain three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, high-end interior finishes including, hard wood floors, high ceilings, and an average unit size of 3,650 s/f.
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Artificial intelligence in lending - by Lindsay Mesh Lotito

Artificial intelligence in lending - by Lindsay Mesh Lotito

Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to help transform lending by enhancing decision-making, improving risk management and streamlining operations. With AI-powered tools that analyze vast amounts of data, lenders are able to assess borrower creditworthiness more accurately and efficiently. AI can evaluate a wide range of factors,
Navigating the changing landscape of hotel Property Improvement Plans and conversion brands - by Andrew Cameron

Navigating the changing landscape of hotel Property Improvement Plans and conversion brands - by Andrew Cameron

When owners are due for a significant Property Improvement Plan (PIP), they must carefully evaluate what the best course of action is. Over the past five years, major hotel brands have become significantly more flexible with their PIP schedules.
Multi-generational multifamily owners - who’s in and who’s out - by Shallini Mehra and Amit Doshi

Multi-generational multifamily owners - who’s in and who’s out - by Shallini Mehra and Amit Doshi

Many long-time property owners are divesting from their rent stabilized properties at an increasingly rapid pace. This trend has gained momentum primarily due to the unyielding permanence of rent laws over the past six years and the increasing operating costs that continue to outstrip rent growth. In addition, the judiciary’s elongated timeline in processing evictions and tenant rent challenges,
The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

The death of the generic offering memorandum: What buyers expect in 2025 - by Kimberly Zar Bloorian

There was a time when an offering memorandum (OM) was pretty bare bones, some photos, a few bullet points on income, and a rent roll thrown in at the back. That used to get the job done. Not anymore. In 2025, buyers are sharper, faster, and more selective. They’re looking