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[ February 11, 2026 ] Commercial Lending in the U.S. Surges 30 Percent in Late 2025 Commercial Lending Update

Jennings Real Estate Services, Inc – Frequently Asked Questions

January 6, 2026 Caroline Vega

What types of commercial properties does Jennings Real Estate Services specialize in? A: Jennings Real Estate Services specializes in the leasing, sale, and acquisition of commercial properties, including industrial buildings, warehouses, office space, mixed-use assets, […]

Retail Land Sale High Point NC; Culver’s Acquires 1.16 Acres

January 4, 2026 Caroline Vega

Every piece of land has a story, and this one’s next chapter involves ButterBurgers. This 1.16-acre site at 3904 Sedgebrook Street in High Point, North Carolina, was originally slated for a car wash development. When […]

Summerlin Retail NNN Lease Extension for Shepherd Eye Center

December 31, 2025 Caroline Vega

Summerlin retail space does not sit empty for long, especially when it blends strong visibility with a trusted medical brand. At 2100 N Rampart Boulevard, Shepherd Eye had built a steady presence in a 7,100 […]

Plantation FL Excess Land Sale

August 23, 2025 Caroline Vega

When Hutton Growth Blue Sky, LLC needed to sell an excess commercial land parcel in Plantation, Florida, M Square Commercial represented the seller in partnership with local broker Forefront CRE. The 0.79-acre property, zoned B-HC […]

Former Hotel at 569 Lexington Avenue Sold for 9M in Midtown East Conversion to Student Housing

Former Hotel at 569 Lexington Avenue Sold for $169M in Midtown East Conversion to Student Housing

May 15, 2025 Caroline Vega

Explore the $169 million sale of 569 Lexington Avenue in Midtown East, Manhattan. Bob Knakal played a key role in the successful conversion of this 764-unit hotel into a student housing asset, maximizing value in […]

35-Story Hotel at 525 Lexington Avenue Sold for 4M in Midtown East for Student Housing Conversion

35-Story Hotel at 525 Lexington Avenue Sold for $154M in Midtown East for Student Housing Conversion

May 15, 2025 Caroline Vega

Discover the $154 million sale of 525 Lexington Avenue in Midtown East, Manhattan. Bob Knakal’s market insight helped position the 35-story hotel for a successful conversion into student housing, securing a major deal in New […]

Your Personal Brand Is Today’s Business Card by Bob Knakal

June 13, 2026

By Bob Knakal For most of my forty-two years in the real estate brokerage business, a business card was one of the most important tools a professional could possess. You carried them everywhere. You handed [...]
$520,659 For Family, Small Business Loans: St. Helens credit union to share funding

October 4, 2022

Three Oregon credit unions, including InRoads in St. Helens, will receive a total of $520,659 in federal dollars to support small loans to families and businesses. The funding is coming from the U.S. Department [...]
Dayton to invest $7M in ‘first floor’ small businesses

October 4, 2022

DAYTON, Ohio — The City of Dayton is using $7 million in pandemic recovery funds to help entrepreneurs start or expand restaurants, salons and other street-level small businesses in neighborhood commercial areas. What You [...]
First Bank expands commercial lending capabilities (updated)

October 4, 2022

First Bank is offering new options for commercial lending, the community bank announced Sept. 28, with the addition of servicing for private equity funds. The Hamilton-based institution said it offers capital call lines of [...]
FoA plans to sell retail division to Guaranteed Rate, close wholesale channel: sources

October 4, 2022

Amid the most challenging mortgage market in decades, multichannel lender Finance of America (FoA) plans to sell its retail mortgage division and shut down its forward wholesale channel, multiple sources told HousingWire. According to [...]

Nesto buys Canada’s third-largest mortgage finance company

June 21, 2024

Article content Digital mortgage lender Nesto has acquired the third-largest mortgage finance company in Canada, CMLS Group, which it says makes it the largest technology-enabled lender in Canada. The acquisition will allow Nesto to offer [...]
Rise in commercial delinquencies has nuances by sector

December 9, 2023

Commercial mortgage delinquencies are increasing regardless of investor type, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s most recent quarterly report. “Every major capital source saw delinquency rates rise,” said Jamie Woodwell, MBA’s head of commercial real [...]
Kayne Anderson BDC Invests in SG Credit Partners

August 15, 2025

Kayne Anderson BDC Inc., a business development company externally managed by its investment adviser, KA Credit Advisors LLC, which is an affiliate of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP, announced an investment in SG Credit Partners [...]
Lawrence attracts homebuyers with waterfront estates, proximity to JFK

May 14, 2024

Easy access to beaches, museums, shopping and Kennedy Airport are major draws for homebuyers to Lawrence, the most populous of the Five Towns and the one that boasts the most waterfront property. The hamlet comprises [...]
Loan officer survey could hint at the economy’s future

April 11, 2023

The Federal Reserve’s Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on bank lending practices, or SLOOS, usually doesn’t make waves. Its next release however, could provide valuable insight into the future of this economy, showcasing how senior [...]