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Analysis: The Fed’s Slowdown Provides Breathing Room to a Market That Needs It

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The Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point increase in the federal funds rate on Wednesday was widely expected; now the question is where the Fed—and the market—goes from here. Among commercial real estate economists and finance experts, the consensus calls for some much-needed breathing room amid a tight lending environment that is likely…
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Seattle’s Avatar Provides $9M Loan for Utah Ski Mansion

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Image Courtesy of Engel & Völkers International Real Estate Seattle-based Avatar Financial Group LLC (Avatar) has provided an $8.75 million bridge loan to custom home builder Iluminus Group to complete the construction of a 17,500-square-foot ski mansion in Park City, UT. The property, currently being resold for a listing price…
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Hotel Construction Soaring, Making Up for Lost Time

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As featured in GlobeSt.com January 24, 2023 Projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months are up 14%. By Paul Bergeron | January 24, 2023 All stages of hotel construction in the US experienced positive YOY growth through Q4, according to the most recent Construction Pipeline Trend Report…
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Small Businesses Cope With An Historically Challenging Lending Environment

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Small businesses are facing the toughest lending environment in decades as the recent Fed-initiated rate hike ripples through the economy. Over the previous 9 months, interest rates have risen by 4.25%. It is easy to forget that interest rates were at historic lows at the beginning of the year. For…
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WMRE 2023 Outlook - Plan to Manage Uncertain Times

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By Jerry Zevenbergen & T.R. Hazelrigg IV Commercial real estate investors will face some difficult days ahead and savvy lenders will need to apply the lessons learned through previous cycles of the credit crunch. Fifteen years ago, cheap credit and lax lending standards fueled a housing bubble that set off…
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As featured in the WMRE 2022 Midyear Outlook, Taking Stock of Commercial Mortgage Lending Conditions

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE investors often seek a bridge loan if they are unable to obtain a conventional loan from a bank. These short-term solutions provided by alternative lenders are used for a variety of reasons property rehabilitation and improvement, construction completion, or using the cash toward the purchase of another…
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Verivest discusses Avatar’s REIT investment strategy with President TR Hazelrigg IV

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Avatar Financial Group LLC (Avatar) Co-Founder and President TR Hazelrigg IV sat down with Verivest to discuss Avatar’s founding as a lender specializing in commercial real estate bridge loans. Hazelrigg explains Avatar’s investment strategy and launch of its commercial mortgage REIT offering a diversified portfolio of commercial properties to investors.
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Plano office park lands $30 million in funding for upgrades

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A Seattle lender is providing $30 million in financing to upgrade a three-building Plano office park. The bridge loan from Avatar Financial Group LLC (Avatar) will be used to repair and improve City-View Corporate Center on West 15th Street near U.S. Highway 75 and provide capital for build-out of office…
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Understanding Investment Risk: Where Are You in the Capital Stack?

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In 2021, Avatar Financial Group LLC (Avatar) launched a new commercial mortgage fund to provide accredited investors the opportunity to invest in a pool of loans across a variety of commercial real estate asset types. In just seven months since inception, Avatar raised $50 million. Mortgage REITs, like Avatar’s, may…
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How to Invest in CRE Via REIT Funds

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Ways to Invest in CRE Via REIT Funds In 2022, investors and lenders looking for opportunities — and risk mitigation—have more options than ever. Evolving regulations means an evolved investment landscape, with institutional players and an emerging trend of high-net worth individuals driving investment across the financial sector. Another factor…
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