CRE Insider Blog

Welcome to the CRE Insider Blog, a source of info and insights from First American’s leading real estate experts.

Digital Disruption in Commercial Real Estate      How We Live: On the Road

By First American NCS on January 3, 2019
This is the second in a series of vignettes discussing the disruptors remaking commercial real estate and impacting how we live, work, play, invest and build.
Read More

Topics: Commercial Real Estate digital disruption CRE Technology

Digital Disruption in Commercial Real Estate      How We Live: At Home

By First American NCS on November 5, 2018
This is the first in a series of vignettes discussing the disruptors remaking commercial real estate – impacting how we live, work, play, invest and build.
Read More

Topics: Commercial Real Estate Commercial News CRE CRE Technology PropTech

The New Economy and Commercial Real Estate: Short-Term Gains,  Long-Term Questions?

By First American NCS on July 10, 2018
The good times for investors in U.S. commercial real estate continues, as the national economy is going through a rapid metamorphosis thanks to recent legislation and trade reforms. Over the long term, however, other trends may have significant impacts ...
Read More

Topics: Commercial Real Estate

Underwriting Mechanics’ Lien Coverage in the New Economy

By FirstAm Editor on July 10, 2012
In 2008, came the subprime mortgage loan crisis, the Lehman Brothers Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and the financial meltdown. Numerous borrowers defaulted on commercial real estate financings, leaving many failed construction projects in their wake. As a ...
Read More

Topics: Commercial Real Estate Title Insurance

A Guide to Securing Surface Rights For Solar Energy Projects

By FirstAm Editor on July 10, 2012
Any analysis of the feasibility of a large solar energy project requires that consideration be given to subsurface mineral rights as well as related surface entry rights. Land considered for these projects often includes areas in which oil, gas and ...
Read More

Topics: Commercial Real Estate Title Insurance Environment Solar Energy Surface Rights

Five Top Questions About Commercial Real Property Receiverships

By FirstAm Editor on July 10, 2012
Commercial real property receiverships have received tremendous interest, discussion and comment in the current economic cycle. This article is focused on current topics and recurring themes from recent workouts and litigation involving receivership ...
Read More

Topics: Receiverships Commercial Real Estate Title Insurance

Subscribe for Updates

Subscribe to First American's CRE Insider Blog for thoughtful posts from the frontlines of our dynamic industry and First American's efforts to improve the real estate transaction for all parties involved.

×