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.

How Private Credit Is Changing Commercial Real Estate Lending

7.20.26

5 Lending Trends We Observed From Our Q2 Chicago CRE Transactions

7.15.26

The Commercial Real Estate Refinance Process: What to Expect With Essex Capital Markets

7.6.26

Choosing the Right Loan Structure for Your Commercial Real Estate Investment

6.29.26

Treasury Rates vs. SOFR in Commercial Real Estate Financing

6.22.26

Chicago CRE Financing Trends: Lessons From $15.4 Million of Closings

6.8.26

Chicago Multifamily Supply Pipeline Remains Constrained in 2026

6.2.26

Why Chicago CRE Borrowers Are Starting Refinancing Earlier

5.11.26

What Is Actually Happening in Chicago CRE Financing Right Now

5.4.26

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

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

3.30.26

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

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

2.16.26

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

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

Capital Planning for Multifamily Owners Heading Into 2026 | Monday Market Moves

1.5.26

What Worked in 2025: Capital Strategies That Delivered | Monday Market Moves

12.29.25

What the 2025 Refinancing Wall Taught the Market | Monday Market Moves

12.22.25

Stable Rates & Shifting Outcomes: Why Speed and Certainty Are Winning Deals | Monday Market Moves

12.15.25

Recourse vs. Non-Recourse Loans: Why It Matters in Commercial Real Estate

12.9.25

Multifamily Resurgence Signals Renewed Confidence | Monday Market Moves

12.8.25

Lenders Are Shifting Into 2026 Mode Earlier | Monday Market Moves

12.1.25

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