risk management

September 2, 2026

The CRE Recovery Is Taking Shape. Are You Prepared?

At long last the commercial real estate sector is coming out of its post-pandemic malaise. Commercial lenders at community financial institutions need to ask: Am I […]
August 25, 2026

Outsourcing Environmental Due Diligence Helps You Do More With Less

Environmental due diligence has always been an essential part of commercial real estate (CRE) lending—but the environment in which lenders operate has changed significantly. From fluctuating […]
June 11, 2026

Special Properties, Special Problems: Five Property Types That Deserve Extra Environmental Scrutiny

Special-purpose properties often call for specialized environmental due diligence because the most significant risks aren’t always the most obvious ones. They may be buried deep underground. […]
December 22, 2025

Happy Festivus! An Airing of 5 Environmental Risk Management Grievances

This year, Festivus arrives on December 23, just as it has every year since entering the public conversation thanks to a 1997 episode of the classic […]