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Tariffs, Overblown or a Threat to the Commercial Real Estate Markets?

The newest challenge to present itself, and the hot topic for discussion at the moment, are trade tariffs enacted by the current administration. As tariffs pertain to CRE, the most immediate impact is escalating construction costs and the potential for new supply chain disruptions contributing to overall uncertainty in the near-term.

The Great Wealth Transfer: What It Means for Family Business Owners

Over the next 20 years, more than $84 trillion will transition as Baby Boomers transfer their wealth. For family-business owners, this “Great Wealth Transfer” is not only about inheritance but also business continuity, legacy, and family dynamics.

Preparing for the New Rate Reality

Like other banking professionals, I’ve been fielding numerous calls from Commercial Real Estate (CRE) clients on both the direction of interest rates as well as strategies for pending maturities of commercial loans. While I make every effort to stay out of the interest rate game, I do offer our clients cold facts about the new rate reality we are facing.