🏗️ Pre-Leasing vs Spec Building: What CRE Lenders and Underwriters Actually Want to See 📊

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 11/03/2026

Pre-Leasing vs Spec Building: What Underwriters Prefer Commercial real estate development always involves balancing risk, timing, and capital. One of the biggest strategic decisions developers face is whether to pre-lease a building before construction or build on speculation (spec) and lease the property after completion.

Commercial Real Estate

💼 How a Franchisee Financed a Ground-Up Retail Project 🏗️ | CRE Insights

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 02/09/2025

💼 Franchisee Finances a Ground-Up Retail Project: What You Need to Know For many franchisees, the dream of owning a business goes beyond leasing space—it’s about building a retail property from the ground up. But while this strategy offers control, long-term equity, and brand alignment, financing a ground-up retail project comes with unique challenges.

Commercial Real Estate