Due-Diligence

Data Connecting the Dots on Tomorrow with Today’s Leaders: Insights from PRISM

Connecting the Dots on Tomorrow with Today’s Leaders: Insights from PRISM

“Using AI is like handing a knife to someone. If you play with it the wrong way, you’re going to...

Appraisers LightBox Monthly CRE Activity Index Reveals Modest May Improvement

LightBox Monthly CRE Activity Index Reveals Modest May Improvement

The early 2024 interest rate cut hinted at by the Fed at its meeting last December has yet to materialize....

Environmental Due Diligence Inside the Beltway: MBA’s Mike Flood Unveils Key Trends Shaping Commercial Real Estate Lending

Inside the Beltway: MBA’s Mike Flood Unveils Key Trends Shaping Commercial Real Estate Lending

Flood cautions audience to “see through the noise and beyond the bluster” At PRISM 2024, Mike Flood, Senior Vice President,...

Environmental Due Diligence PFAS and CERCLA: What’s Next?

PFAS and CERCLA: What’s Next?

The recent news that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) designated two PFAS chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) as hazardous...

Legal The Crucial Role of Zoning Reports in Lending

The Crucial Role of Zoning Reports in Lending

Alan Hall, Senior Account Executive, LightBox Picture this: You’ve found the perfect property for your next real estate venture. The...

Environmental Due Diligence PRISM 2024 Track Tackles the Urgency and Challenges of Assessing Climate Risk in CRE

PRISM 2024 Track Tackles the Urgency and Challenges of Assessing Climate Risk in CRE

Suzy Gardner of Trusted Advisors GAP Services moderating the LightBox PRISM 2024 panel on climate risk featuring Rich West from...

Appraisers LightBox Lender Appraisal Index for Q1 Stable as Fed Delays Expected ‘24 Interest Rate Cuts

LightBox Lender Appraisal Index for Q1 Stable as Fed Delays Expected ‘24 Interest Rate Cuts

In the first quarter of 2024, commercial appraisal volume from lenders increased 8.1% over the typical seasonal slowdown of Q4...

Environmental Due Diligence CRE Environment Due Diligence Volume Stable in Q1 as Fed Puts Rate Cuts on Hold

CRE Environment Due Diligence Volume Stable in Q1 as Fed Puts Rate Cuts on Hold

After Phase I ESA activity ended last year with a 20% decline compared to 2022, 2024 began with the first...

Appraisers LIGHTBOX CRE ACTIVITY INDEX Q1 2024

LIGHTBOX CRE ACTIVITY INDEX Q1 2024

LightBox Activity Index Up Modestly in Q1 2024 from Q4 Low; Forecast Redrawn as Rate Cuts Stall The first quarter...

Data Reshaping Urban Landscapes Through Upzoning

Reshaping Urban Landscapes Through Upzoning

Across many cities in the U.S., urban planners and policymakers are working to address the congested traffic and the shortage...

Environmental Due Diligence USEPA Issues Expected Rule Designating PFAS as CERCLA Hazardous Substance

USEPA Issues Expected Rule Designating PFAS as CERCLA Hazardous Substance

What It Means for Environmental Due Diligence of Commercial Real Estate The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the pending...

Data The Changing Landscape of Data Center Zoning

The Changing Landscape of Data Center Zoning

As the exponential growth of digital businesses and AI continues to surge, the landscape of data centers is shifting. New...