📈 2026 CRE Buying Activity Is Back — Why Disciplined Investors Are Re-Entering the Market

Bill Rapp - Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker

Published on: 31/01/2026

2026 to See Increased CRE Buying Activity: A Disciplined Reset, Not a Speculative Boom Commercial real estate is entering a new phase in 2026—and the signal is clear: investors are buying again. But this cycle looks very different from the excess-driven expansion of the past decade. Today’s activity is defined by pricing discipline, conservative leverage, and durable cash flow, not aggressive assumptions.

Bill Rapp, Commercial Mortgage Broker

🏦 How Lenders Evaluate CRE Deals | Key Metrics Every Investor Must Know 📊

Bill Rapp - Commercial & Residential Mortgage Broker

Published on: 03/10/2025

🏦 How Lenders Evaluate CRE Deals: What Investors Need to Know When it comes to commercial real estate (CRE) financing, securing the right loan often comes down to how well your deal holds up under a lender’s microscope. Lenders don’t just look at the property itself—they analyze a combination of financial metrics, market conditions, sponsor strength, and risk factors to decide whether to approve your loan.

Bill Rapp, Commercial Mortgage Broker