The Risks and Opportunities Beyond the Real Estate Model
By: Mark Green Real estate investing requires a view of the future. Rents, operating costs, financing and exit values all matter. Yet the precision of an investment model can obscure a more important question: how many things must happen for the investment to work? A projected return may look attractive while depending on assumptions that […]
Alt-agency lenders on the rise as GSE dominance
By: Samantha Rowan Cottonwood Group Chief Investment Officer Mark Green shared his perspective with PERE Credit on the growing role of private credit lenders as multifamily borrowers navigate refinancing challenges and shifting capital needs. Green discussed the opportunities and risks emerging in today’s lending environment, emphasizing the importance of underlying property fundamentals and sound financing […]
Developer Iadisernia Lands Mezz Loan to Finish Hallandale, Fla., Condo Tower
Cottonwood Group provided a $50 million mezzanine loan to support the completion of the East Tower at Oasis Hallandale, a mixed-use development in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Developed by Giuseppe Iadisernia, the 25-story, 250-unit luxury condominium tower is advancing through completion and condominium sellout. The investment reflects Cottonwood’s focus on providing flexible capital to well-positioned projects […]
The Indispensables 2026: Michael Phillips
Michael Phillips, Managing Director and Head of Portfolio & Risk Management, has been named one of the Los Angeles Business Journal’s inaugural 2026 Indispensables. The recognition honors exceptional professionals whose leadership, expertise and execution are essential to their organizations.. Read the full recognition in the Los Angeles Business Journal.
The Great Separation
By: Mark Green One of the most important lessons I have learned over the course of my career is that investment cycle transformations rarely announce themselves. Markets evolve gradually until, almost without realizing it, the factors that determine success begin to change. Commercial real estate has reached one of those moments. For the past several […]
Madison Realty Capital, Cottonwood Group Provide $211M Construction Loan in N.J.
By: Brian Pascus Cottonwood Group closed on a $211 million financing package with Madison Realty Capital for LIDO Asbury Park, a Jersey Shore oceanfront luxury condominium being developed by Inspired by Somerset Development. The financing will support the project as it advances into vertical construction. LIDO Asbury Park will introduce 112 residences and nearly 50,000 […]
Working Out Distressed Office—One Square Foot at a Time
By: Joe Grose As the office market continues to evolve, disciplined underwriting remains critical when evaluating investment opportunities. Cottonwood Group CIO Mark Green shared insights on the firm’s investment approach and why not all distressed office assets represent attractive opportunities. Read the full article in Commercial Property Executive.
What good, bad and ugly deals reveal about real estate investing
By: Mark Green Every real estate investment offers lessons that can inform future decision-making, regardless of the outcome. Cottonwood Group CIO Mark Green shared insights on how successful investors apply those lessons to refine their strategies and build long-term resilience. Read the full article in Institutional Real Estate Inc. (IREI).
Capital, Constraints, Creativity: Flexible Structures to Get Deals Done
By: Andrea Zander Cottonwood Group CIO Mark Green shared insights on the factors shaping commercial real estate investment and financing decisions in today’s market. The discussion explores how investors are navigating evolving market conditions while identifying opportunities to create value and manage risk. Read the full article in Institutional Real Estate, Inc. (IREI).
Lender moves to foreclose on JDS affiliate’s Mercedes-Benz Miami project
By: Katherine Kallergis Cottonwood Group acquired the project loan for the Mercedes-Benz Places condominium development from Maxim Credit Group in March 2026. The project later became the subject of a foreclosure lawsuit alleging that an affiliate of JDS Development Group has nearly $100 million in unpaid debt. Read the full article in The Real Deal.