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.
Banking & Finance LA500 2026: Alexander Shing
CEO and Founder Alexander Shing was named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500 list of the region’s most influential leaders in Banking & Finance. The recognition highlights Shing’s leadership, financial expertise and contributions to the growth of Cottonwood Group’s national investment platform. Read the full article in the Los Angeles Business Journal.
A Big Housing Idea on a Little Napkin
By: Shirley Leung and Jon Chesto Cottonwood Group partnered with the City of Boston to help advance the redevelopment of the Bunker Hill affordable housing community through an innovative public-private financing approach. The story underscores Cottonwood’s ability to structure flexible capital solutions that support complex housing initiatives while contributing to long-term economic and community impact. […]
Mayor Michelle Wu and City of Boston celebrate the groundbreaking of the second building of Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment
The building is a part of the first phase of a large-scale master plan that will redevelop the entire Bunker Hill public housing community over the next decade, creating a total of 2,699 units of housing Mayor Michelle Wu today joined the Charlestown Resident Alliance, the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), Leggat McCall Properties, and Joseph […]