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Using spreadsheets instead of leveraging construction finance technology can cost real estate developers money and add risk to their projects. Commercial real estate developers should avoid using spreadsheets as their primary tool for managing complex projects for several reasons.

Change orders are a routine part of most development projects. Here are Rabbet's top tips for managing change orders with ease.

In the midst of the pandemic, should investors turn to construction lending or stabilized assets? Here's our take on which route is safer.

Using Excel for real estate project management? It might be time to try a new solution. Given the complex nature of construction lending, modern software solutions help streamline operations, reduce errors, and boost efficiency for all parties involved, ultimately leading to better returns on investment.

Rabbet’s 2021 State of Construction Finance Report revealed that most lenders and developers are using spreadsheets to carry out major parts of their process, but complain about its inefficiency.

While many factors are at play in a mechanic's lien, there are ways to make it easier. Here are some real-life examples of mechanic's liens and ways to streamline the lien process.

Effectively managing real estate development begins with understanding the business processes property managers must undertake. Seasoned developers will tell you that the real estate development timeline is long and complex, with many pitfalls. Let's take a look at how to mitigate some of the most common timeline risks.

The origination of a development loan is a multi-step process that takes into account all actions, from the application submission down to the ultimate disbursal of funds, and requires a detailed investigation into the qualifications and backgrounds of all related parties.

Check out this blog to get definitions of some of the most common construction loan terms.