Author Archives: Randolph Taylor

Slowing inflation on rental prices still leaves affordability issues for tenants

Finding an affordable place to live has been a challenge for Americans in numerous parts [...]

How inflation is measured: 3 examples

Housing is perhaps the most consequential category in the consumer price index, a key inflation [...]

Investors take note: Chronic underproduction of housing in the U.S. puts workforce rental housing in the spotlight

Investors looking for attractive returns in the U.S. housing market need look no further than [...]

Rent prices feeling higher than ever? It’s nothing compared to last year

For prospective tenants, rent prices feel higher than ever before. But if you compare the [...]

Home price declines may be over, S&P Case-Shiller says

Steep competition in the housing market and low supply are heating up home prices again.

Investors take note: Chronic underproduction of housing in the U.S. puts workforce rental housing in the spotlight

Investors looking for attractive returns in the U.S. housing market need look no further than [...]

Aurora self-storage market soon to change; projected to add 243,000 square feet in 2023

With one of the most undersupplied markets at only 2.4 square feet of self-storage space per [...]

Commercial Real Estate Financing Rates Update May 16th 2023

These are the average of the top competitive rates from the eXp Commercial's National Capital [...]

What is Debt Yield and How Does it Apply in Commercial Real Estate

Debt yield hasn’t traditionally been a primary commercial real estate loan underwriting metric, but more [...]

NAR Chief Economist Offers Commercial Real Estate Market Forecast

Challenges facing the commercial real estate market brought on by tightening lending policies among many [...]

How to Find Multifamily Listings With Less Competition

Many multifamily homes for sale were scooped up for depreciation, 1031 exchanges, or to add [...]

How Do I Get A Multifamily Loan?

One of the most common questions I get is, “How Do I Get A Multifamily [...]

What Multifamily Real Estate Brokers Want You To Know

If you’re new to the multifamily real estate sector of the commercial market, you may [...]

Renters dig deeper…into their pockets: Chicago experiences fifth-highest monthly rent growth among largest cities in U.S.

One thing that Chicagoans know all too well is that renting in the city comes [...]

Can I Refinance My 1031 Exchange Property?

If you follow all the rules for a full 1031 exchange and later decide to [...]

Commercial Mortgage Rates Update

Commercial mortgage rates constantly change, and updating live rates is often tricky. Several factors determine [...]

More Cities Giving Away Money For Office-To-Resi Projects As Threat Of Obsolescence Grows

Falling tax revenue. Aging downtowns losing their vitality. Record office vacancy. A housing crisis. One [...]

Ultra Low Interest Rates Will Be Back

Inflation was a blip, and long-term ultra-low interest rates will return

Commercial Rate Snapshot April 10th 2023

These are the average available rates from eXp Commercial's Capital Partner CommLoan database of 700+ [...]

15 Tax Deductions for Landlords During Tax Season

When tax season approaches, don't forget to look for money-save tax deductions for landlords.

Chicago Home Price Growth Outpaces Nation for First Time Since 2016

The Windy City’s housing market is showing resilience, as its home-price growth has topped the [...]

Mixed-Use Conversions May Be The Future Of Chicago’s Suburban Office

As the Chicago suburbs face record-high office vacancies, the future of suburban office is likely [...]

Why rent prices dropped for the third straight month

A new rent report reveals that the rental market has seemingly flipped: After prices surged [...]

How can I increase the value of my multifamily investment property?

It's important to note that increasing the value of your property takes time and effort, [...]

Value of Representation Exclusively Listing Your Property for Sale

Commercial real estate can be a complex and highly competitive market, and finding the right [...]

Why is eXp Commercial a better choice for Commercial Real Estate Agents than other commercial real estate brokerages?

eXp Commercial offers a unique combination of technology, support, and collaboration, making it a better [...]

How Can I Lower My Multifamily Operating Costs

Improvements in NOI will improve your returns as well as your property value. To follow [...]

Should I Still Consider Selling My Property Despite High Interest Rates?

There are a number of reasons to still consider selling your commercial real estate despite [...]

Commercial Rate Snapshot March 27th 2023

These are the average available rates from eXp Commercial's Capital Partner CommLoan database of 700+ [...]

Moody’s Analytics’ Kevin Fagan On Why CRE’s Outlook May Not Be So Grim

Although he said the real estate market would experience some pain and distress, he stressed [...]