In our previous blog, Rising Interest Rates: Critical Benchmarks in the Commercial Real Estate Valuation Process, we discussed a few critical benchmarks used in the commercial real estate valuation process. In this blog, we will

Commercial Real Estate Valuation appraisers use critical benchmarks to determine the value of a property, including: market rent; occupancy; operating expenses; and, capitalization rates. To consider the effect of rising interest rates on a real

The long-awaited updates to the ASTM E1527-21 Standard Practice for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments have been released. About ASTM E1527 Since 2005, the United State Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has recognized ASTM E1527 as

In a webinar hosted by LCS in November of 2022, Mike Kosmoski, our VP of Construction Services answered some great questions about Property Assessment Reports.  This information is valuable for lenders working to mitigate risk

In the previous two blogs we spoke about mitigating risk during the construction lending process by knowing What to Look for in a Thorough Plan, Specification and Cost Review, and discussing Why Lending Professionals Must

Join LCS, Inc on Thursday, November 17th at 2 PM for a Free live Webinar on the "Ins and Outs of Property Condition Assessments".

All construction lenders have one thing in common, adversity to risk. How that risk can be mitigated varies by lender and project. General consensus among the financial industry centers around the use of a robust

As a rule, LCS always recommends that a lender conducts a full project review prior to closing often called a Plan and Specification Cost Review (PSCR Report). This review could either be performed by qualified

Construction lending is inherently a risky business, even in times of stability and prosperity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, general contractors defaulted at an annual rate of 11.5 percent which was up from 3 to 5

Julie Daly, SVP Environmental Due Diligence, brings 20 plus years of experience from the Environmental Field to guide lenders on Phase I Reports and the Review process.

Introducing our Vice President Of Construction Services

Meet our new National Sales Representative.