📉 CRE Risks in a Higher-for-Longer Rate Environment: What Investors Must Reprice Now 🏢

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 18/12/2025

CRE Risks in a Higher-for-Longer Rate Environment For more than a decade, commercial real estate benefited from declining interest rates, easy refinancing, and aggressive leverage. That era has ended. Today’s higher-for-longer rate environment is not a temporary disruption—it is a structural reset that is forcing investors, lenders, and business owners to reassess risk across every asset class.

Commercial Real Estate

🔥 “Why Out-of-State Investors Are Fleeing California for Texas CRE 🚀🌵”

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 01/12/2025

Why Out-of-State Investors Are Leaving California for Texas CRE California has long been seen as the “gold standard” for real estate wealth — but over the past few years, a massive shift has been unfolding. Investors from Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento are selling their properties and redirecting money straight into Texas commercial real estate.

Commercial Real Estate

🧾🔥 Owner-User CRE: The Most Tax-Advantaged Asset Class in America — Explained! 🔥🧾

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 26/11/2025

Owner-User CRE: The Most Tax-Advantaged Asset Class in America When business owners think about expansion, they usually start with one question: “Should I keep leasing… or should I buy my building?”

Commercial Real Estate

🚨 7 Mistakes to Avoid as a New CRE Investor 🚧

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 07/10/2025

Common Mistakes New CRE Investors Make 🚨 Entering the world of commercial real estate (CRE) can be exciting—and profitable—but new investors often make costly mistakes that can set them back years. Whether you’re buying your first retail strip, industrial flex space, or small multifamily, understanding these missteps will help you invest smarter.

Commercial Real Estate