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Multifamily Lending in the Era of Speed and Flexibility

We’ve officially entered the final stretch of the second quarter. Reflecting on the multifamily market’s progress in 2019, it’s clear the sector remains strong; rentals lead the way with no downturn…

UC Funds Fetes Official Grand Opening of Residence Inn by Marriott in Stamford, Connecticut

Grand opening celebration for long-awaited Residence Inn Marriott Stamford, the city’s first extended-stay lodging and newest sustainability design showcase, to take place June 6. Read the entire article at BusinessWire.com:...

UC Funds Wins Equity Deal of the Year

On the heels of a banner year in 2018, UC Funds recently received the Equity Deal of the Year Award for its renovation and delivery of a Marriott-franchised centerpiece in downtown Stamford, Connecticut. In 2018, UC Funds finalized a $46M construction for the...

The ONE Foundation Reflects on Lee County Tornado Relief

While the long-awaited spring weather is certainly a cause for celebration, it’s difficult to forget the slew of tornadoes that ripped through Lee County, Alabama on March 3, 2019 killing at least 23 people and destroying many homes

“Does Experience Drive Occupancy at a Hotel” by Kelsi Maree Borland

Curating a unique offline experience has been an occupancy driver in retail. Will it do the same for hotels?

Today, real estate is all about creating an experience. From office to multifamily and retail, it is clear…

“How to Transform a Hotel into a Lifestyle Brand” by Kelsi Maree Borland

Like other asset classes, hotels need to transform into experiential lifestyle spaces to stay competitive with a wide range of lodging options available today. This cycle, every asset class has been transformed—in one way or another—into an experiential lifestyle...