This is the most common question I’m asked. It is always hard to predict where rates will go, just like it is hard to predict where stocks will go. However, during the tariff negotiations, the dollar devalued, and as a consequence, the rates on bonds and mortgage-backed securities remained high. It appears rates will remain...
Author: john (John Rapasky)
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NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY
NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY The inventory of homes for sale is growing as there are more sellers than buyers in the market. Thus, it is a good time to buy now as you will have more selection. Also, sellers may be willing to contribute towards your closing costs which you can use to...
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PRESIDENT TRUMP IS IN YOUR CORNER FOR CRE
Today’s post is written by Michael Green, Senior Commercial Loan Originator with Counsel Mortgage Group, LLC. Mike writes monthly on the commercial mortgage market. Check back each month for his commentary. Where do you find the confidence to invest in CRE in the current economic and geopolitical environment? In our BLOG 2 months ago,...
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TRUMP OPENS THE GATE FOR SMALL BUSINESS TO MAGA
Today’s post is written by Michael Green, Senior Commercial Loan Originator with Counsel Mortgage Group, LLC. Mike writes monthly on the commercial mortgage market. Check back each month for his commentary. On Jan. 31 Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) appeared before the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee for a confirmation hearing for her proposed post as...
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AMERICA NOW WITH TRUMP 2.0
Today’s post is written by Michael Green, Senior Commercial Loan Originator with Counsel Mortgage Group, LLC. Mike writes monthly on the commercial mortgage market. Check back each month for his commentary. The 10-year Treasury yield is more important to CRE than whatever the level of the federal funds rate may be. That’s why the recent...
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2024 CRE MORTGAGE LENDING ACTIVITY THROUGH Q3-24
Today’s post is written by Michael Green, Senior Commercial Loan Originator with Counsel Mortgage Group, LLC. Mike writes monthly on the commercial mortgage market. Check back each month for his commentary. Despite uncertainty in: Ø the economy, Ø the health and well-being of the CRE market, Ø Fed policy and interest rate movements, Ø the...
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Wishing you a very happy and safe holiday season, and a successful and prosperous New Year!
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POST-ELECTION CRE
Today’s post is written by Michael Green, Senior Commercial Loan Originator with Counsel Mortgage Group, LLC. Mike writes monthly on the commercial mortgage market. Check back each month for his commentary. Only 4 weeks out from the presidential election the CRE market is already anticipating changes that may come with the new administration. The Republican...
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NOVEMBER 2024 INTEREST RATES AND VALUES UPDATE
The Fed reduced the Fed Funds rate by 0.75% in the last few months, but mortgage rates have not come down. Currently, the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.84%. You can see the rate increased after the Fed decreased the Fed Funds rate in mid-September. The Fed...
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THE SLOWLY IMPROVING TREND – STNL
Today’s post is written by Michael Green, Senior Commercial Loan Originator with Counsel Mortgage Group, LLC. Mike writes monthly on the commercial mortgage market. Check back each month for his commentary. In Q3-24, for the 10th consecutive quarter, cap rates for single-tenant net lease (STNL) properties increased quarter-over-quarter in retail, office, and industrial. The...