Lending

Appraisers LightBox CRE April Index Surpasses 100 in First Read of a Post-Tariff Market

LightBox CRE April Index Surpasses 100 in First Read of a Post-Tariff Market

Deal Momentum Continues In the first clear signal of CRE velocity following the sweeping Trump tariff announcements, the LightBox CRE...

4 mins
Appraisers Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of April 28th-May 2nd

Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of April 28th-May 2nd

The Latest Data, News, and Analysis Impacting the Commercial Real Estate Market Each week, LightBox carefully selects the most impactful...

6 mins
Appraisers Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of April 21st-25th

Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of April 21st-25th

The Latest Data, News, and Analysis Impacting the Commercial Real Estate Market Each week, LightBox carefully selects the most impactful...

6 mins
Brokers Market Talk: Walking the Tightrope—Markets React as Trump Retreats from Powell Fight and China Tariffs

Market Talk: Walking the Tightrope—Markets React as Trump Retreats from Powell Fight and China Tariffs

By: Dianne Crocker, LightBox research director Markets got a breather this week—not because of strong economic data, but because Washington...

  • Dianne Crocker
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Lending & Financial Services Q1 2025 Bank Earnings: A Cautious Financial Sector Sends Signals to Commercial Real Estate

Q1 2025 Bank Earnings: A Cautious Financial Sector Sends Signals to Commercial Real Estate

After years of balance sheet clean-up and strategic asset sales, banks have re-entered the CRE lending market with renewed engagement....

7 mins
Appraisers Lightbox Appraisal Index Rebounds to 59.8 in Q1 2025 Despite Intense Volatility

Lightbox Appraisal Index Rebounds to 59.8 in Q1 2025 Despite Intense Volatility

The LightBox Appraisal Index rose to 59.8 in Q1 2025, marking a 5% quarter-over-quarter increase and signaling renewed momentum in...

4 mins
Brokers Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of April 14th-18th

Avoid the CRE FOMO: The 5 Leading News Stories of the Week of April 14th-18th

The Latest Data, News, and Analysis Impacting the Commercial Real Estate Market Each week, LightBox carefully selects the most impactful...

5 mins
Brokers Happy Birthday, RIMS®: Powered by Progress Since 2000

Happy Birthday, RIMS®: Powered by Progress Since 2000

This month, LightBox celebrates 25 years of excellence in lending procurement and due diligence through RIMS—and we’re especially grateful to...

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Brokers LightBox Market Talk: The 10-Year Is at 4.33%—Here’s What That Really Means for CRE

LightBox Market Talk: The 10-Year Is at 4.33%—Here’s What That Really Means for CRE

By: Head of Data Strategy at LightBox, Manus Clancy If you blinked last week, you probably missed a few wild...

  • Manus Clancy
4 mins
Brokers What in the DC is Going On: Trump’s Next Move on GSE Privatization

What in the DC is Going On: Trump’s Next Move on GSE Privatization

Guest Author: Mike Flood, President, MF Policy Advisors This week, I’m sharing my perspective on where I think the Administration...

  • Mike Flood
9 mins
Brokers FedWatch: HUD Changes Under the Trump Administration and Its Impact on Commercial Real Estate

FedWatch: HUD Changes Under the Trump Administration and Its Impact on Commercial Real Estate

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) plays a pivotal role in shaping U.S. housing policy, supporting urban development,...

6 mins
Appraisers LightBox CRE March Index Posts Strongest Reading Since 2022, But Outlook Remains Uncertain

LightBox CRE March Index Posts Strongest Reading Since 2022, But Outlook Remains Uncertain

Amid heightened capital market volatility and mounting concerns over the economic impact of evolving tariff policies, the LightBox CRE Activity...

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