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Navigating Today’s Debt Capital Markets
Borrowers have more flexiblity, but also face more complex marketplace
For mid-size retail companies — those with anywhere from $10 million to $1 billion in revenue — the combination of today’s steady growth and affordable capital is rare indeed. There is also ample liquidity as traditional middle-market lenders are being joined by institutional investors with deep pockets and a strong desire to participate in these loans. What’s more, new products are available that give borrowers more flexibility. In short, it’s a near ideal environment for midsize company borrowers.
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Mixed-Use at Work
Mixed-use development works for trade areas where demand matches each use
Different developers look at mixed-use in different ways. One developer will look for trade areas that provide solid demand for retail, residential, office and perhaps other uses. The goal is to create developments where no single use dominates the others.
Still other developers gauge the demand for various uses and adjust the use offerings to match demand. In such cases, one use may dominate the center.
The Trademark approach to demand
