News & Insights

Get the latest news and views about people, places, and projects at Essex Capital Markets in an ongoing series of curated, brief, and informative stories on the topics that affect us all. Industry trends, recent deals, interviews with experts and more – if it’s relevant to real estate financing in Chicago, you’ll find it here.

What We Watch Day to Day: The Micro Signals Driving CRE Financing Decisions

4.27.26

DSCR vs. LTV in Chicago CRE Financing: What Matters in 2026

4.20.26

What We Solved in Q1: 3 Lessons from Chicago CRE Financing

4.13.26

100 Days vs 30 Days. How Timing Impacts Your Financing Outcome

4.6.26

Essex Capital Markets Arranges $2.82M Acquisition Loan for 32-Unit Crown Point Asset

4.1.26

CRE Sentiment vs Reality in Chicago: What the Data Shows in 2026

3.30.26

77-Unit Pilsen Portfolio Refinance Completed with Local Bank

3.25.26

Regional vs National Banks in Chicago CRE Financing: How to Choose in 2026

3.23.26

Treasury Volatility Is Falling. What It Means for Chicago CRE

3.18.26

Essex Companies Complete Landmark Logan Square Transaction

3.11.26

$4.8M Acquisition Loan Secured for Rogers Park Multifamily Property

3.10.26

Refinancing Opportunities Emerging in Chicago CRE

3.9.26

Agency Lending Caps Rise for Chicago Commercial Real Estate

3.2.26

The Mid-Market Execution Gap in Chicago CRE | Monday Market Moves

2.23.26

Essex Capital Markets Delivers $20.8M Refinance for 90-Unit Lincoln Park Portfolio

2.18.26

How Chicago Lenders Are Underwriting Deals in 2026 | Monday Market Moves

2.16.26

Essex Capital Markets Secures $7.8 Million Bank Financing for Uptown Multifamily Asset

2.10.26

Chicago Commercial Real Estate Deal Volume Signals Renewed Lending Activity | Monday Market Moves

2.9.26

Commercial Real Estate Financing Questions for Chicago Owners in 2026 | Monday Market Moves

2.2.26

The Hidden Cost of Waiting in Today’s Capital Markets | Monday Market Moves

1.26.26

A Refinance Designed for Speed and Certainty | Portage Park Multifamily

1.22.26

December Delivers: Essex Capital Markets Closes Over $23.9M in Final Month of 2025

1.20.26

What Lenders Are Looking for in Today’s Market and Why | Monday Market Moves

1.19.26

Multifamily Remains Chicago’s Most Financeable Asset | Monday Market Moves

1.12.26

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