Category Archives: Insights

  1. Commentary from our Founder

    Introduction  The COVID 19 pandemic together with the resulting forced economic shutdowns have created far-reaching, but disparate impacts on commercial real estate. As the team and I look back on the last several months of this unprecedented pandemic, we note several observations with respect to the performance of the commercial real estate sector. While we […]

  2. Trinity’s Reflection on the Commercial Real Estate Market

    Key Highlights from Dr. Linneman’s Talk Recession GDP fell first two quarters of 2022, which has historically defined a recession. However, over the first eight months of 2022, the U.S. added 3.5 million jobs, saw industrial output rise by 2.7%, and witnessed real combined retail and wholesale sales growth of 3.2%. This all occurred while […]

  3. Ground Lease Investment Strategy

    A well-structured ground lease lets landowners convert appreciated land value into long-term, predictable income while retaining ownership and control. Trinity Real Estate’s guide explains when to choose a ground lease, the 2–2.5 year process from site marketing to lease commencement, and key terms—rent setting, financeability, term length, and obligations—that protect both lessor and lessee.

  4. Interview with DJ VanKeuren

    A 30-minute conversation with DJ Van Keuren—founder of Family Office Real Estate Magazine—breaks down three decades of commercial real estate trends and how family offices shifted strategies through the 2019/2020 pandemic. Hosted by Trinity Real Estate’s Richard Leider, the interview offers practical perspective on market cycles, risk, and where family-office capital is focusing now.

  5. An Imperative Tax Strategy in Commercial Real Estate (1031 Exchange)

    A 1031 exchange lets CRE owners sell an investment property and reinvest the proceeds into a like-kind asset of equal or greater value—deferring capital gains taxes and potentially boosting long-term income and wealth. This article explains how exchanges work, key rules, and practical steps to execute one confidently.

  6. PNW Commercial Real Estate Pandemic Conditions Discussion with Commerce Bank

    A recorded webcast with Commerce Bank examines how COVID-19 reshaped PNW commercial real estate—covering rent and vacancy trends, sector-by-sector impacts (office, retail, industrial, multifamily), the debt environment, and asset-management strategies to mitigate risk and protect performance. Watch for concise, data-driven takeaways relevant to owners and investors.

  7. COVID-19 Impact on Commercial Real Estate

    This article assesses COVID-19’s impact on commercial real estate—leasing and rent collections, sector performance (office, retail, industrial, multifamily), capital markets, and lender behavior—then outlines practical strategies for owners and investors to protect cash flow, manage risk, and position assets for recovery in the post-pandemic market.