Understanding the CRE Capital Stack: How Smart Financing Can Increase Returns

Commercial real estate investing is often described in terms of purchase price, rent, occupancy, cap rate, and cash flow. But truly savvy investors understand that there is another concept that can have just as much impact on an investment’s success: the capital stack.

The capital stack is simply the combination of financing sources used to purchase or develop a property.

Understanding how those layers work can help investors evaluate risk, structure better deals, and potentially increase returns.

Commercial Brokers InternationalAugust 13, 2026Comment

How Commercial Brokers International Helped a German Lighting Icon Find Its American Home in Culver City

Founded in 1934, ERCO pioneered architectural lighting across Europe in the 1960s. In 2015, it became the first established luminaire manufacturer with a portfolio based entirely on LED technology.

The company now operates through over 60 subsidiaries, branches, and agencies globally, including in major markets such as the United States, China, the Middle East, and South America.

Commercial Brokers InternationalAugust 10, 2026Comment

Commercial Real Estate Quarterly Market Update

The Los Angeles commercial real estate market continued its gradual recovery during the second quarter of 2026, although performance remains highly segmented across asset classes.

Investor activity continues to increase as pricing stabilizes and financing markets improve. At the same time, tenants remain highly selective, favoring well-located, high-quality assets with modern amenities.

Commercial Brokers InternationalAugust 6, 2026Comment

From High Street To Headquarters

There was a stretch in the 2000s when Rock & Republic was the denim brand everyone wanted.

It was the label you saw on the red carpet and in the pages of every fashion magazine, and retailers and landlords alike wanted the brand in their buildings.

When the company decided it was time to grow beyond wholesale and establish a physical retail footprint, it turned to Commercial Brokers International to lead that expansion.

Commercial Brokers InternationalJuly 30, 2026Comment

Why Early Termination Clauses Can Kill a Lease Deal

When working with a new tenant client—especially a startup—it's common for the tenant to ask, or even insist, on receiving certain lease terms that can ultimately become deal killers.

One of the most common requests I see is for an early termination clause.

What many prospective tenants don't realize is that simply asking for this provision can immediately raise a red flag for the landlord.

Commercial Brokers InternationalJuly 23, 2026Comment