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A prominent investor who shaped modern portfolio strategies, Robert Arnott, once said, 'In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable.'
This idea rings especially true in today's market, where uncertainty, volatility and shifting economic conditions create both risks and opportunities. The most successful investors recognize that these periods often present the most compelling investment opportunities.
We, too, see these moments as catalysts for strategic capital deployment. The evolving commercial real estate landscape is creating precisely the kind of dislocation where disciplined, well-capitalized investors can thrive.
As our team assesses the commercial real estate landscape, recent developments in the credit markets continue to present compelling opportunities.
The latest banking data reveals a noteworthy shift: while demand for C&I loans rises for the first time in two years, banks continue tightening the grip around commercial real estate.
Despite increasing demand for liquidity, traditional lenders remain highly selective, offering lower loan-to-value ratios and requiring stronger borrower covenants. As a result, many commercial real estate owners and developers face significant refinancing challenges, particularly with the substantial level of debt maturities in 2025 and beyond. We are talking about trillions of dollars in loan maturing.
This dynamic reinforces a growing reliance on private credit lending, a space where our firm not only has a long track record but is also well-positioned to capitalize on ongoing market dislocations to deliver attractive, risk-adjusted returns.
Our firm's ability to pivot across the capital stack—originating loans, acquiring debt or investing opportunistically - positions us to capitalize on this dislocation.
With rising debt costs and limited refinancing options, many commercial real estate owners will be forced to make tough decisions. While this warning has been repeated over the past few years, we are now at the proverbial end of the line. As a result, we anticipate an increase in asset sale opportunities, acquiring first mortgages and recapitalizations.
Our experience in navigating prior downturns, coupled with our underwriting expertise, allows us to approach these opportunities with discipline, ensuring we secure assets and debt positions at favorable valuations.
As we move through this evolving economic cycle, our focus remains on the disciplined deployment of capital into opportunities that offer strong upside potential while minimizing the downside.
We recognize that market dislocations create compelling entry points for special situation investments. As liquidity constraints tighten across key sectors, we are strategically positioned to deploy capital into high-value opportunities. In hospitality, the deferral of brand-mandated renovations is reaching a breaking point, driving distress and accelerating transactions—further reinforcing the need for flexible, well-capitalized investors to step in.
Our experience in stressed investing and structured finance enables us to use creative solutions when traditional capital sources are unavailable. By maintaining a flexible approach and strong liquidity reserves, we are positioned to act decisively as the market turns, capturing value where others cannot.
The favorable landscape for private credit lending will remain with us for years, but as it evolves, it is also creating new opportunities that we are poised to seize. Our ability to deploy capital where others cannot continue to drive outsized value for our stakeholders.
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Bloomberg Radio | Greg Friedman discussed the fragile state of the commercial real estate market, with transaction volumes down 50% due to higher interest rates. Over the next 12 months, $1 trillion in commercial real estate loans will mature, offering opportunities for well-capitalized buyers. The conversation also highlighted the growing importance of private credit,which now makes up 10% of the commercial real estate ecosystem, providing stability. Additionally, there was a mention of the bifurcation in the office sector, with better-quality buildings showing recovery.
ATLANTA (September 2, 2025) - Peachtree Group ("Peachtree"), a leading commercial real estate investment firm overseeing a diversified portfolio of more than $8 billion, has been named to two prestigious growth rankings, underscoring the firm’s momentum as a leading force in commercial real estate investment.
Inc. revealed that Peachtree Group earned a place on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., marking the third consecutive year the firm has been honored. The Inc. 5000 list provides a data-driven look at the most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses across the nation.
In addition, the Atlanta Business Chronicle recognized Peachtree Group asan honoree in its 30th annual Pacesetter Awards, which celebrate the fastest-growing privately held companies based in metro Atlanta. Honorees were evaluated on revenue and employee growth from 2022 through 2024 and ranked using a growth index formula to ensure fair comparison across companies of varying sizes.
“We are in the business of identifying and capitalizing on mispriced risk, and in today’s environment of disruption and dislocation, that has created strong tailwinds for our growth,” said Greg Friedman, Peachtree’s managing principal and CEO. “These recognitions validate our ability to execute in complex markets, and we see significant opportunity ahead as we continue to scale our platform. We believe the next several years will be among the most compelling investment environments in recent history.”
Peachtree Group remains focused on delivering innovative investment strategies and strong results for its stakeholders while expanding its presence across the U.S.
Peachtree Group, in partnership with Paso Robles Hotel Partners, has opened The Ava Hotel in California’s Central Coast wine country. Part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, the upscale property is located in downtown Paso Robles next to the city’s historic town square and is managed by Azul Hospitality Group.
The Ava, Paso Robles’ first lifestyle-branded hotel, features 151 guestrooms and suites. Guests can choose from standard layouts including single king, double queen, and double king rooms, or opt for enhanced accommodations with Juliet balconies opening to floor-to-ceiling doors or poolside patios with direct access to the rooftop saltwater pool. For more space, one-bedroom and double queen suites include 1.5 bathrooms, living areas with fireplaces, powder rooms, and sofa sleepers.
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