# Summer Street Advisors


## Posts

- [Summer Street in Action: Bank Portfolio Due Diligence for a Preferred Equity Investor](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-in-action-bank-portfolio-due-diligence-for-a-preferred-equity-investor/): July 21, 2026.   A Connecticut based investment fund was evaluating a potential preferred equity investment in a bank and needed a deeper understanding of the institution's loan portfolio and potential impairment exposure. The fund engaged Summer Street Advisors to provide an independent analysis of a significant portion of the bank's CRE and commercial and industrial (C&I) loan book.
- [Summer Street Advisors Names Mark Thompson Director of Sales](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-names-mark-thompson-director-of-sales/): Westport, CT - Summer Street Advisors today announced that Mark Thompson has joined the firm as Director of Sales. In this role, Thompson will lead business development initiatives and client relationship efforts across the commercial real estate industry, drawing on more than 25 years of experience in real estate finance, capital markets, alternative investments, and institutional distribution.
- [What Gas Prices Mean for Commercial Real Estate](https://summerstreetre.com/what-gas-prices-mean-for-commercial-real-estate/): July 7, 2026.  The commercial real estate market continues to navigate structural changes driven by hybrid work, higher interest rates, and evolving tenant preferences. Now another variable deserves investors' attention: transportation costs. 
- [Will AI Lead To A Rebound For Commercial Real Estate?](https://summerstreetre.com/will-ai-lead-to-a-rebound-for-commercial-real-estate/): June 24, 2026.  Artificial intelligence, often framed as a digital revolution, is proving to be as much about space as it is about tech. 
- [Summer Street in Action: Turning a Windfall Event into a Long-Term Wealth Strategy](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-in-action-turning-a-windfall-event-into-a-long-term-wealth-strategy/): June 23, 2026.   A client faced a rare but high-stakes situation: a nearly $100 million windfall paired with significant potential capital gains exposure.  
- [What Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Means for Commercial Real Estate](https://summerstreetre.com/what-fed-chair-kevin-warsh-means-for-commercial-real-estate/): June 2, 2026.  Warsh wants to cut rates eventually, but inflation and the Iran war make near-term cuts difficult, and a rate hike is more possible than it looks on paper.
- [Summer Street in Action: Our Services ](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-in-action-our-services/): May 19, 2026.  In commercial real estate, the difference between a good investment and a costly mistake rarely comes down to instinct. It comes down to discipline: how rigorously an asset is evaluated, how thoroughly risk is understood, and how consistently performance is managed over time.
- [The Life Sciences Divide: Opportunity and Risk in a Bifurcated Market](https://summerstreetre.com/the-life-sciences-divide-opportunity-and-risk-in-a-bifurcated-market/): May 5, 2026.  In February, a two-year-old life sciences building near Seattle’s Space Needle sold for less than 30% of its assessed value. 
- [Summer Street Advisors Convenes CRE Leaders Circle at the Cornell Club to Navigate the New Realities of Private Credit](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-convenes-cre-leaders-circle-at-the-cornell-club-to-navigate-the-new-realities-of-private-credit/): April 29, 2026. Summer Street Advisors hosted its most recent CRE Roundtable at The Cornell Club, uniting a select group of institutional investors around the theme: “The CRE Inflection Playbook.”
- [Site Inspection for Securitization Readiness](https://summerstreetre.com/site-inspection-for-securitization-readiness/): April 21, 2026.  A rating agency engaged Summer Street Advisors to support the evaluation of a single-family rental portfolio ahead of a planned securitization. The portfolio included 20 properties spread across three states, each with varying conditions and local market dynamics.
- [Private Credit, Explained: Why Wall Street Is Suddenly Nervous](https://summerstreetre.com/why-is-everyone-suddenly-nervous-about-private-credit/): April 7, 2026.  Private credit used to be one of finance’s quieter success stories. It lived mostly outside the glare of public markets, in funds that lent directly to companies rather than buying broadly traded bonds. 
- [Navigating Valuation Risk in a Complex Loan Portfolio ](https://summerstreetre.com/navigating-valuation-risk-in-a-complex-loan-portfolio/): March 17, 2026. An institutional investment manager was evaluating the acquisition of a $500 million loan pool secured by approximately 50 multifamily and mixed-use properties, originally originated by a major New York–based financial institution. To support its due diligence, Summer Street Advisors was engaged to conduct an appraisal review of the underlying collateral.
- [America Isn’t Overbuilt - It’s Misbuilt: Rethinking Commercial Real Estate](https://summerstreetre.com/america-isnt-overbuilt-its-misbuilt-rethinking-commercial-real-estate/): March 10, 2026.  For years, the prevailing narrative in commercial real estate has been simple: America is overbuilt. Too many offices. Too many strip malls. Too much supply chasing too little demand.
- [Hospitality’s Uneven Recovery: The Leisure - Business Travel Split](https://summerstreetre.com/hospitalitys-uneven-recovery-the-leisure-business-travel-split/): March 3, 2026.  On the surface, hotel demand is back. Planes are full. Beaches are booked. Room rates in resort markets remain stubbornly high. But beneath the topline numbers is a growing divide that’s reshaping portfolios, brand strategies, and capital allocation decisions across hospitality.
- [Evaluating a Distressed Debt Portfolio](https://summerstreetre.com/evaluating-a-distressed-debt-portfolio/): February 18, 2026. A private debt fund originated a large volume of loans during the 2021–2022 market peak. As market conditions shifted, the fund’s capital providers placed the fund into wind-down. The original investment and asset-management teams were dismissed, and a third-party servicer was brought in to dispose of assets.
- [The Reinvention of Retail](https://summerstreetre.com/the-reinvention-of-retail/): February 3, 2026.  Fifteen years ago, the American retail landscape looked a lot different than it does today. Shopping centers were built around traditional department store anchors (JCPenney, Sears, Macy’s, Bradley’s) and surrounded by a predictable mix of Payless Shoes, RadioShack, and other value chains that hadn’t evolved much since the 1970s. 
- [Summer Street Advisors Expands Team                                     with Senior Hire John Todd and New                                  Analyst Appointments](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-expands-team-with-senior-hire-john-todd-and-new-analyst-appointments/): January 12, 2026 - Summer Street Advisors today announced the addition of John Todd as Director, along with Marija Popovska and Ramiro Brandolini as Analysts. The new appointments reflect the firm’s continued growth and focus on underwriting, appraisal review, and asset management and risk assessment.
- [Stabilizing a Distressed Multifamily Asset](https://summerstreetre.com/stabilizing-a-distressed-multifamily-asset/): January 21, 2026. Summer Street Advisors was engaged by the lending group to provide ongoing asset management and loan surveillance, including quarterly financial reporting to the warehouse lender across the broader loan portfolio. In parallel, SSA was asked to take a hands-on role with the REO asset.
- [CRE 2026 Outlook](https://summerstreetre.com/cre-2026-outlook/): January 13, 2026. At Summer Street Advisors’ most recent CRE Leaders Circle at the Cornell Club in New York City, we saw a mood of cautious optimism
- [Three Lessons From Fitness About Building A Business](https://summerstreetre.com/three-lessons-from-fitness-about-building-a-business/): December 26, 2025. In the mornings, you’ll find me on my bike, swimming laps in the pool, sprinting at my local high school track or stretching at a yoga studio. Almost every morning for the past 30 years, when I get out of bed, that’s what I do. It doesn’t matter if it’s too hot, too cold or raining. There’s no easy way out, but it’s gotten me through many Ironman races.
- [Fraud in Today’s CRE Market](https://summerstreetre.com/fraud-in-todays-cre-market/): December 2 2025.  In commercial real estate, fraud is rarely as straightforward as a forged deed. More often, it comes through omissions, optimistic assumptions, or mischaracterized data that make an asset appear stronger than it truly is. In some cases, fraud may not even be intentional. 
- [3 Overlooked Opportunities In Today’s Commercial Real Estate Market](https://summerstreetre.com/3-overlooked-opportunities-in-todays-commercial-real-estate-market/): November 5, 2025. Commercial real estate (CRE) headlines are often grim (empty office buildings, boarded-up Main Streets). The only safe bets today, it seems, are data centers and apartments, as AI and mortgage interest rates dominate headlines.
- [Commercial Real Estate Decision-Makers Convene at The Cornell Club for the CRE Leaders Circle at the Cornell Club in New York.](https://summerstreetre.com/commercial-real-estate-decision-makers-convene-at-the-cornell-club-for-the-cre-leaders-circle-at-the-cornell-club-in-new-york-2/): New York, NY (october 28, 2025). Summer Street Advisors hosted its most recent CRE Leaders Circle at The Cornell Club, bringing together a unique group of senior CRE professional to discuss “The CRE 2026 Playbook – Moving from 2025 Disruption to Opportunity in 2026.” As the industry reaches a critical turning point, participants explored how to position portfolios for resilience and growth amid shifting fundamentals. The forum allowed leaders to share experiences, challenge assumptions, and map strategies for what could become a defining cycle in commercial real estate. By curating focused, invitation-only gatherings, Summer Street Advisors continues to elevate the level […]
- [Bringing CRE Home:                                                                   An Overview of Today’s Asset Classes](https://summerstreetre.com/bringing-cre-home-an-overview-of-todays-asset-classes/): November 4, 2025.  As we move through 2025, rising interest rates, shifting demographics...
- [Reshoring the Heartland: CRE Opportunities in America’s Supply Chain Reset](https://summerstreetre.com/reshoring-the-heartland-cre-opportunities-in-americas-supply-chain-reset/): October 7, 2025. The heartland, once dismissed as “flyover country,” is becoming the new epicenter of America’s...
- [3 Ways To Spot An Undervalued Asset: Lessons From Commercial Real Estate For Every Investor](https://summerstreetre.com/3-ways-to-spot-an-undervalued-asset-lessons-from-commercial-real-estate-for-every-investor/): September 11, 2025.  In commercial real estate, the difference between an average investor and a great one often comes down to the ability to recognize value where others do not.
- [Commercial Real Estate Decision-Makers Convene at The Cornell Club for CRE Roundtable Hosted by Summer Street Advisors](https://summerstreetre.com/the-cornell-club-welcomes-senior-cre-leaders-for-summer-street-advisors-roundtable-series-2/): April 30, 2025. Summer Street Advisors hosted its most recent CRE Roundtable at The Cornell Club, uniting a select group of institutional investors around the theme: “The CRE Inflection Playbook.”
- [The Cornell Club Welcomes Senior CRE Leaders for Summer Street Advisors Roundtable Series](https://summerstreetre.com/the-cornell-club-welcomes-senior-cre-leaders-for-summer-street-advisors-roundtable-series/): October 9, 2024. The CRE Roundtable series returned to The Cornell Club as Summer Street Advisors gathered industry leaders to examine “The CRE Market in Transition.” Senior investors engaged in a candid assessment of the structural changes reshaping real estate capital markets.
- [Institutional Investors Gather at The Cornell Club for Summer Street Advisors’ CRE Roundtable](https://summerstreetre.com/commercial-real-estate-decision-makers-convene-at-the-cornell-club-for-cre-roundtable-hosted-by-summer-street-advisors/): April 24, 2024. At The Cornell Club in Manhattan, Summer Street Advisors hosted its spring CRE Roundtable, drawing senior capital markets executives to discuss the theme: “Managing a Difficult Market: The Reality for CRE Investors.”
- [Summer Street Advisors Hosts Exclusive CRE Roundtable at The Cornell Club in New York](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-hosts-exclusive-cre-roundtable-at-the-cornell-club-in-new-york/): September 26. 2023 - Summer Street Advisors convened a select group of senior institutional investors at The Cornell Club for the first installment of its exclusive CRE Roundtable series. The theme, “Charting a Course Amid Uncertainty: The New Reality for CRE Investors,” reflected the heightened volatility facing the industry today.
- [Where Is the Distress in Commercial Real Estate?  Look to the Banks](https://summerstreetre.com/where-is-the-distress-in-commercial-real-estate-look-to-the-banks/): September 3. 2025 - In today’s commercial real estate market, the question isn’t whether distress exists, it’s where it’s hiding. The headlines have focused on office vacancies, retail bankruptcies (one of the most recent being mall staple Claire’s), and high interest rates. But the most significant concentration of distress is building quietly on the balance sheets of banks.
- [Is Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate Declining?](https://summerstreetre.com/is-foreign-investment-in-u-s-real-estate-declining/): August 5. 2025 - For decades, foreign investors have considered the United States a financial safe harbor, with the commercial real estate market consistently promising security, growth, and long-term value. The U.S. is the world’s largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investment. But in today’s uncertain geopolitical and economic environment, is that still the case? 
- [Building Tomorrow’s Care:  Four Healthcare Trends Reshaping Commercial Real Estate](https://summerstreetre.com/building-tomorrows-care-four-healthcare-trends-reshaping-commercial-real-estate/): July 1, 2025 - Healthcare real estate can be a strong investment, given that it is non-discretionary (people need it regardless of economic cycles) and because medical tenants typically sign long-term leases (10-20 years). They also invest heavily in customizing spaces, making them less likely to relocate, $70 to $200+ per square foot (PSF) depending on specialty, complexity, and location. By contrast, general office TI allowances often range from $40 to $60 PSF.
- [Data Centers and CRE: What You Need to Know ](https://summerstreetre.com/data-centers-and-cre-what-you-need-to-know/): June 6, 2025 - Once a niche segment of industrial real estate, data centers have become one of the fastest-growing asset classes in the U.S. commercial property market. Fueled by the growth of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital services, data centers are redefining investment priorities and development strategies across the United States.
- [What Do Tariffs Mean for Commercial Real Estate? ](https://summerstreetre.com/what-do-tariffs-mean-for-commercial-real-estate/): May 5, 2025 — Tariffs are disrupting global supply chains, likely making construction materials and imported components more expensive. President Trump’s announcement of global tariffs have sent markets into a tailspin. Execution risk is rising, and caution is becoming the prevailing mindset. But could disruption be good for CRE?
- [GSA Lease Terminations: A Market Reckoning or an Investor Opportunity?](https://summerstreetre.com/gsa-lease-terminations-a-market-reckoning-or-an-investor-opportunity/): April 7, 2025 — The commercial real estate sector is in the middle of a major correction, and the latest pressure point is coming from the federal government. 
- [Extend and Pretend’ is Over—What’s Next?](https://summerstreetre.com/extend-and-pretend-is-over-whats-next/): March 10, 2025 — For years, lenders and property owners relied on optimistic market forecasts to push debt issues down the road. Last year, the industry mantra was “Survive to ‘25” – in hopes that interest rates would decline, and the market would reset. 
- [Commercial Real Estate Decision-Makers Convene at The Cornell Club for the CRE Leaders Circle at the Cornell Club in New York.](https://summerstreetre.com/commercial-real-estate-decision-makers-convene-at-the-cornell-club-for-the-cre-leaders-circle-at-the-cornell-club-in-new-york/): Summer Street Advisors hosted its most recent CRE Leaders Circle at The Cornell Club, bringing together a unique group of senior CRE professional to discuss “The CRE 2026 Playbook - Moving from 2025 Disruption to Opportunity in 2026.”
- [How Technology is Changing the Commercial Real Estate Industry](https://summerstreetre.com/how-technology-is-changing-the-commercial-real-estate-industry/): February 10, 2025 — Commercial real estate has traditionally had a reputation for its slow adoption of new technologies – but the landscape is changing quickly. According to Deloitte’s 2025 CRE Outlook, 81% of leaders surveyed identified data and technology as the area where they are most likely to focus spending for the coming year.
- [2025 Outlook: What’s Next for Commercial Real Estate?](https://summerstreetre.com/2025-outlook-whats-next-for-commercial-real-estate/): January 13, 2025 —  Americans have more spending power this year (albeit with lingering high prices and tighter credit conditions), and inflationary pressures may ease as the Federal Reserve maintains a measured approach to monetary policy. With President Trump coming to office this month, investors are cautiously optimistic.
- [The multifamily housing cycle](https://summerstreetre.com/the-multifamily-housing-cycle/): December 14, 2015 — I like to cycle. Riding a bicycle is good exercise, a great way to get around locally and often a temporary respite from the pressures of modern life. If that surprises you — if you think of cycling as an activity mainly for younger people — you’re behind the times. In fact, older Americans, between the ages of 60 and 79, were responsible for 37 percent of the increase in bike trips between 1995 and 2009, as cycling among this group rose 320 percent during that time, according to the National Household Travel Survey.
- [The Private Credit Opportunity](https://summerstreetre.com/the-private-credit-opportunity-2/): December 12, 2024 — The commercial real estate private credit market in 2025 is poised for significant growth. As banks continue to tighten lending, there is a promising gap where private lenders can step in. The chart below shows the current participants and size of the CRE debt outstanding.
- [Charting a Course Amid Uncertainty: The New Reality for CRE Investors](https://summerstreetre.com/charting-a-course-amid-uncertainty-the-new-reality-for-cre-investors/): September 9, 2024 — As we approach the final quarter of 2023, the commercial real estate (CRE) market continues to face significant challenges. For two decades, historically low interest rates have made property investments more accessible, leading to a period of robust property valuations. However, it is becoming increasingly evident that this era is ending.  Here are five factors to consider as we navigate the current market.
- [Ten Lessons from 15 Years Running Summer Street Advisors](https://summerstreetre.com/ten_lessons_from_15_years_running_summer_street_advisors/): September 9, 2024 — It has been a wild ride. In 2009, during the height of the Great Financial Crisis, Summer Street Advisors was founded. Fifteen years later and we would not be where we are today without our clients, partners, and team members. We are proud to have worked with over one hundred clients and underwritten over fifty billion in transactions.
- [An Economy and Property Markets in Flux Calls for an Important Shift in Priorities](https://summerstreetre.com/an-economy-and-property-markets-in-flux-calls-for-an-important-shift-in-priorities/): October 10, 2023 — After the Federal Reserve’s latest 75-basis point increase in September, the federal funds rate rose to 3.25 percent and the 10-Year Treasury yield rose to 4.22 percent, the highest level since July 2007. With these rate increases to calm inflation, the Federal Reserve risks damaging the commercial real estate market and credit markets.
- [Time for Banks to Face CRE Loan Realities](https://summerstreetre.com/optimism-dashed-time-for-banks-to-face-cre-loan-realities-2/): August 30, 2023 — Coming into 2023, banks and other CRE lenders believed interest rates would plateau in the summer and decline in the fall. In turn, values would stabilize, marking the beginning of the CRE reset. The Federal Reserve’s rate-hike pause in June buoyed those expectations.
- [Banking Crisis Puts Spotlight on Bank CRE Debt Holdings](https://summerstreetre.com/banking-crisis-puts-spotlight-on-bank-cre-debt-holdings/): July 11, 2023 — The recent Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank collapses – and the cracks at First Republic Bank – have managed to re-focus depositors and regulators alike on bank risk. Inflation may erode the value of money, but if one’s life savings evaporate – that is catastrophic. 
- [If Remote Working is Here to Stay, What Happens to Office?](https://summerstreetre.com/if-remote-working-is-here-to-stay-what-happens-to-the-office/): March 1, 2023 — Few people could have predicted how the pandemic-induced shut down of the economy three years ago would have such a lasting impact on work patterns and office space utilization. While the immediate collapse of demand in the lodging was expected, as was the reduced foot traffic within the retail centers, these asset classes have largely rebounded. Offices demand remains depressed and directionally uncertain.
- [Risk-Off: Caution Reins as the Cost of Capital Rises](https://summerstreetre.com/risk-off-caution-reins-as-the-cost-of-capital-rises/): July 11, 2022 — The era of plentiful and attractively priced debt and equity capital that drove the commercial real estate market over the last several years has come to an end. And with it, the certainty of property values.
- [How To Maximize Returns as The Fed Responds to Economic Uncertainty](https://summerstreetre.com/how-to-maximize-returns-as-the-fed-responds-to-economic-uncertainty/): June 28, 2022 — After raising the benchmark federal funds rate seventy-five basis points this month and promising more hikes, the Federal Reserve is continuing to shrink its balance sheet by $47.5 billion a month through August and then by double that amount beginning in September. 
- [Coming Home US Companies Return Home and Foreign Investors](https://summerstreetre.com/coming-home-us-companies-return-home-and-foreign-investors-seek-stability/): May 12, 2022 — As COVID-19 turned normalcy on its head two years ago, there was a silver lining I thought could materialize if U.S. manufacturers and political leaders reconsidered the wisdom of outsourcing so much production abroad. Establishing a presence in North American markets to be closer to trading partners was one thing, but did it make sense over the last three decades to depend primarily on one country – and a potential adversary, at that – to supply most necessities for business and everyday life in this country?
- [The Pursuit Of Higher Yields is Bringing More Investors to CRE](https://summerstreetre.com/the-pursuit-of-higher-yields-is-bringing-more-investors-to-cre/): September 14, 2021 — COVID-19 curbed investment activity in the first half of 2020.  CRE has withstood this volatility. As economies recover, many investors are allocating more capital to their real estate portfolios.
- [Back to the Office in a Post Pandemic World](https://summerstreetre.com/back-to-the-office/): May 17, 2021 — Many thought that it would never happen – going back to the office.  Numerous people have enjoyed the last year – finding time for other things, seeing children, family, getting in shape and taking up new hobbies. While it has been fun to explore these new adventures, in many cases it has not been ideal for creating the most efficient work environment. 
- [Covid Impact on CRE Values](https://summerstreetre.com/covid-impact-cre-values/): March 2, 2021 — Covid’s impact on CRE values varies based on asset type (industrial, multi-family, office, and retail) across the U.S. Some of the impacts are temporary disruptive changes while other are fundamental deteriorations that have only been accelerated with COVID-19.
- [Six Considerations for Commercial Real Estate Investors Facing Uncertain Market Conditions](https://summerstreetre.com/commercial-real-estate-investors-facing-uncertain-market-conditions/): October 28, 2019 — In 2015, Sam Zell, founder and chairman of Equity International, sold his multifamily portfolio of more than 23,000 apartments for $5.3 billion. At the time, many industry insiders thought that Zell had sold at the top of the market – just as he had sold his office portfolio in 2007 before the market crashed.1 While Zell walked away from the deal with plenty of profit, multifamily prices have continued to rise – meaning that he could have done even better if he held on. 
- [Watch Out for Rising Bank Exposure to CRE](https://summerstreetre.com/watch-out-for-rising-bank-exposure-to-cre/): October 28, 2019 — All the market indicators point to clear sailing for commercial real estate investment. What could possibly go wrong? Hopefully nothing, but the next couple of years will be a good time to closely watch government regulatory agencies for actions that could trigger a downturn.
- [Summer Street Advisors (“SSA”) Raises $9.6M of Preferred Equity for Austin Apartment Development by North American Properties (“NAP”)](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-ssa-raises-9-6m-of-preferred-equity-for-austin-apartment-development-by-north-american-properties-nap/): June 26, 2018 — 333-unit Cedar Quest Apartments in Austin to be completed in Q1 2020 
- [CRE Capital Flows Through a Changing Landscape](https://summerstreetre.com/cre-capital-flows-through-a-changing-landscape/): July 18, 2018 — Commercial real estate debt and equity markets have been more or less in balance for several years now, and the consensus is that this state of equilibrium may continue through 2019, barring unforeseen problems.  The impact of the biggest problems we were facing—the global impact of Brexit, the “wall of maturities” in the CMBS market, Dodd-Frank’s strict lending rules—has been mostly absorbed without throwing CRE capital markets out of balance.
- [Opportunity Funds May Supercharge After-Tax Yields, But Risks Remain](https://summerstreetre.com/opportunity-funds-may-supercharge-after-tax-yields-but-risks/): May 24, 2019 — A new type federally qualified investment vehicle known as an opportunity fund allows individuals and entities facing capital gains taxes to defer and reduce their tax bite, while paying no additional tax on appreciation of the investment. The only catch is that investment has to be limited to designated areas known as opportunity zones, and the real estate investment requires significant capital improvements to the asset (generally ground up construction).
- [Observations from CREFC Annual Conference](https://summerstreetre.com/observations-from-crefc-annual-conference/): June 15, 2017 — Q2 Pipeline of new issuance is strong, and up significantly from Q1. Industry adjusting to Risk Retention with outlook that large banking institutions with active CMBS programs will be the big winners and continue to dominate issuance. Outlook for 2017 issuance volume in line with 2016 with predictions ranging from $50bn to $75bn. Concerns about 2018 volume are on the rise with significant fall-off in loan maturities from 2017.
- [Foggy Economic Outlook in the Trump Era](https://summerstreetre.com/foggy-economic-outlook-in-the-trump-era/): May 2, 2017 — As we approach the milestone first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency, his impact on the U.S. economy and the commercial real estate market is still a question mark. Some analysts worry that disruptive policies could trigger a recession in light of the fragile global economy. Others look forward to an economic boom brought on by lower corporate taxes and a rollback of energy and financial regulations.
- [Unconventional Wisdom](https://summerstreetre.com/unconventional-wisdom/): February 26, 2017 — In any presidential election year, many businesses hold off making major decisions due to uncertainty. With the election of Donald Trump, that feeling of uncertainty hasn’t gone away. And maybe that’s a good thing, given the poor track record of people in the prediction business over the past few years.
- [Summer Street Advisors, LLC Closes Out 2016 with Over $300 Million CRE Investment Engagements](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-llc-closes-out-2016-with-over-300-million-cre-investment-engagements-2/): January 23, 2017 — SSA announced their advisory role in the completion of several commercial real estate investment engagements in the second half of 2016. The firm provided services including, but not limited to: Underwriting and Analysis, Equity Validation, Credit Review, Market Validation of Property Values, Execution Risk Evaluation, and Due Diligence and Document Review.
- [Real Estate Investment: Optimism vs. Cautions](https://summerstreetre.com/real-estate-investment-optimism-vs-caution/): January 5, 2017 — A Wall Street Journal article in November titled ‘Trouble Brewing in Commercial Real Estate’ paints a bleak picture of the $11 trillion sector in 2017. As someone who works with debt and equity capital providers on structured finance transactions in good times and on workouts in not-so-good times, I would characterize the market in terms of opportunity more than danger—although both elements are present.
- [Reports of the Death of Suburban Office Are Greatly Exaggerated](https://summerstreetre.com/reports-of-the-death-of-suburban-office-are-greatly-exaggerated/): November 15, 2016 — In recent years, I’ve talked to investors and advisors who suggested that suburban office markets might never recover from the recession, and that owners might consider adaptive reuse options for well-located buildings that would otherwise sit empty. Well, we can call off the deathwatch for now—suburban office is back on its feet.
- [U.S. Banks Shy Away from Risk, Settle for Lower Yields](https://summerstreetre.com/u-s-banks-shy-away-from-risk-settle-for-lower-yields/): August 23, 2016 — Banks have taken a decidedly more cautious stance on commercial real estate lending this year. They’ve pulled back from construction lending, except in cases where developers have capital at risk. Borrowers seeking to refinance can expect to find loan-to-value ratios in the range of 65 to 70 percent, maybe higher for pristine deals with no complications—“no hair on them,” in industry parlance.
- [Risk Retention Clarity is Key to CMBS Future](https://summerstreetre.com/risk-retention-clarity-is-key-to-cmbs-future/): July 12, 2016 — The volume of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) issuance this year is running at about half of 2015’s level, for reasons that go beyond the disruption in global capital markets. CMBS sponsors are struggling to contend with new risk retention rules that go into effect in December. But as of now, it’s still not clear exactly how lenders can comply with the new rules. That lack of clarity is doing more to slow CMBS volume than the rule itself.
- [Summer Street Advisors, LLC Completes Over $164 Million CRE Investment Engagements](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-llc-completes-over-164-million-cre-investment-engagements-2/): July 6, 2016 — SSA announced the recent completion of several commercial real estate investment transactions performing high level advisory services including: Underwriting and Analysis, Cash Flow Modeling and Due Diligence, Debt Structure Validation, Credit Review, Asset Valuation and Market Analysis.
- [Under Regulatory Scrutiny, Banks Rein in Risk](https://summerstreetre.com/under-regulatory-scrutiny-banks-rein-in-risk/): June 2, 2016 — When the Dodd-Frank financial reforms were announced several years ago, some people said they went too far in restraining banks’ activities, while others believed they didn’t go far enough. Now that the legislation has gone into effect, however, it seems to be doing its job: motivating banks to make prudent loans and conduct proper due diligence, without causing a credit crunch. While it’s impossible to know what the future holds, there are signs that the limits placed on real estate lending will help smooth out the boom-bust cycle we’ve seen for decades.
- [Real Estate Industry Seeks Softening of CMBS Risk Retention Rules](https://summerstreetre.com/real-estate-industry-seeks-softening-of-cmbs-risk-retention-rules/): June 2, 2016 — The CMBS market was supposed to be white-hot this year, and instead it has been ice cold for much of the year to date. Some of the main reasons involve volatility in global capital markets and the ripple effect of low oil prices, but another significant factor is CMBS investors’ concerns about loosening underwriting standards. And investors aren’t alone in worrying about risk: The federal government has weighed in, with a warning to lenders by several agencies and new risk retention rules imposed by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
- [Summer Street Advisors, LLC Appoints Allen Rosenberg to Senior Advisory Board](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-llc-appoints-allen-rosenberg-to-senior-advisory-board/): May 24, 2016 — Mr. Rosenberg brings extensive experience in strategic planning, team building and multi-channel marketing as Summer Street Advisors continues to expand
- [Summer Street Advisors, LLC Completes Over $164 Million CRE Investment Engagements](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-llc-completes-over-164-million-cre-investment-engagements/): SSA’s senior executive team advised on the $95 million acquisition/renovation financing for an iconic 1920’s apartment complex seeking first mortgage and mezzanine loans.
- [Summer Street Advisors, LLC Closes Out 2016 with Over $300 Million CRE Investment Engagements](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-llc-closes-out-2016-with-over-300-million-cre-investment-engagements/): SSA’s senior executive team advised on a $100 million loan portfolio acquisition incorporating 10 performing loans in 8 states for secondary and tertiary markets. 
- [Summer Street Advisors, LLC Founder Leads Discussion Regarding the Financing Challenges of New Development](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-llc-founder-leads-discussion-regarding-the-financing-challenges-of-new-development/): Jack Mullen, founder and managing director of Summer Street Advisors, led a discussion with members of the New England Chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism
- [What Comes After the Fall of the CMBS Wall? Structured Finance](https://summerstreetre.com/what-comes-after-the-fall-of-the-cmbs-wall-structured-finance/): April 12, 2016 — CMBS issuance totaling nearly $100 billion in 2015 fell short of analyst predictions at the start of the year, but covered the $80 billion of conduit loans in need of refinancing—the leading edge of the so-called wall of maturities. Analysts have predicted an even bigger year for CMBS issuance in 2016 as the pace of maturities increases and real estate NOI continues to improve.
- [Tapping the Brakes: A Slowdown Beats a Crash](https://summerstreetre.com/tapping-the-brakes-a-slowdown-beats-a-crash/): March 17, 2016 — As an avid cyclist, I’ve learned to appreciate and adapt to the changing seasons, especially in New England. If only real estate investment cycles were as predictable as the seasons.
- [Business NOT as Usual](https://summerstreetre.com/business-not-as-usual/): February 9, 2016 — Is there anything worse for a commercial real estate property and investment than a failing business tenant? Everything about the deal seemed right; so what went wrong?
- [Jack Mullen Invited to Speak at Recent Boston RE Capital Markets Summit](https://summerstreetre.com/jack-mullen-invited-to-speak-at-recent-boston-re-capital-markets-summit/): January 27, 2016 — Founder of Summer Street Advisors Presented at Continuing Education Conference
- [Interest Rate Rise May Affect RE in a Roundabout Way](https://summerstreetre.com/interest-rate-rise-may-affect-re-in-a-roundabout-way/): January 21, 2016 — When the U.S. Federal Reserve in December raised the benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2006, the commercial real estate industry yawned. The hike was just 25 basis points, leaving plenty of spread between interest rates and investment cap rates, and real estate professionals had been anticipating an increase for years. In addition, there is so much equity capital focused on U.S. property markets that many buyers are focused on getting as much money placed as possible—and adding leverage runs counter to that goal.
- [November 2013 Roundtable Networking Breakfast](https://summerstreetre.com/november-2013-roundtable-networking-breakfast/): November 13, 2013  — On November 13, 2013, Jack Mullen hosted the 6th in a series of Roundtable Networking Breakfasts at The Yale Club in NYC, leading a discussion on the impact of mobile technology on the major classes of commercial real estate. 
- [The Best of Times. The Worst of Times.](https://summerstreetre.com/the-best-of-times-the-worst-of-times/): October 13, 2015 — It’s the best of times and the worst of times for the CMBS market, as a wave of big conduit deals in the pipeline comes up against investors who are increasingly wary of the strength of underwriting on those deals.
- [Jack Mullen Hosts Roundtable Discussion at The Yale Club, NYC](https://summerstreetre.com/jack-mullen-hosts-roundtable-discussion-at-the-yale-club-nyc/): October 2, 2014 — Jack Mullen hosted another installment in his series of Commercial Real Estate Roundtable Networking Breakfasts. The event was well-attended by industry executives, and focused on the  role of investment advisories as related to capital oversupply and possible effects on the market. 
- [Private Wealth Investors Find Opportunity in Real Estate](https://summerstreetre.com/private-wealth-investors-find-opportunity-in-real-estate/): August 28, 2015 — When stock market and hedge fund investments turned down during the recession, family offices and other private wealth investors turned to commercial real estate as a way to get a favorable income stream and long-term appreciation. The volume of family office investment in the U.S. grew dramatically, fueled by both foreign and domestic investors, who initially found a buyer’s market. But what has happened to family office investment now that institutional players like pension funds and sovereign wealth funds are bidding up prices and pushing down cap rates?
- [How Does the Global Economy Impact U.S. Commercial Real Estate?](https://summerstreetre.com/how-does-the-global-economy-impact-u-s-commercial-real-estate/): June 10, 2015 — This summer has not been a model of global economic stability. The question is, what are implications of financial turmoil in other countries on the U.S. commercial real estate market?
- [Are suburbs in trouble? These numbers tell a different story.](https://summerstreetre.com/are-suburbs-in-trouble-these-numbers-tell-a-different-story/): June 10, 2015 — In recent years, many investment managers have all but pronounced suburban real estate markets dead. But don’t plan to attend any funerals just yet: Looking at national statistics, there’s plenty of evidence that suburban office and apartment markets are back on their feet.
- [Summer Street Advisors, LLC Founder Hosts Roundtable Focused on Office Space Demand Trends](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-llc-founder-hosts-roundtable-focused-on-office-space-demand-trends/): April 30, 2015 — Jack Mullen Speaks to Financial Executives on “Demand-Side Risk in the Office Sector”
- [A Fond Goodbye to GE Capital Real Estate](https://summerstreetre.com/a-fond-goodbye-to-ge-capital-real-estate/): April 30, 2015 — When General Electric announced in May that it was selling its GE Capital Real Estate portfolio for about $26.5 billion, the news evoked some feelings of nostalgia, as well a nagging concern in the back in my head.
- [Summer Street Advisors Networking Breakfast and Roundtable](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-networking-breakfast-and-roundtable/): April 23, 2015  — Jack Mullen, Founder and Managing Director of Summer Street Advisors, hosted the latest installment his on-going Roundtable Series this morning at the Yale Club in NYC.
- [Summer Street Advisors Retained for Due Diligence Process in $64 Million Mixed-Use Development](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-retained-for-due-diligence-process-in-64-million-mixed-use-development/): April 9, 2015 — Jack Mullen, Founder and Managing Director of Summer Street Advisors (“SSA”), recently led his team in performing due diligence and related financial reviews in connection with the $64 million acquisition of a retail complex with office, retail, and movie theater in New Jersey.
- [Real Estate Investors Encouraged by Fed Speech](https://summerstreetre.com/real-estate-investors-encouraged-by-fed-speech/): April 1, 2015 — Many economic indicators can affect real estate markets – employment rates, inflation, strength of the dollar against other currencies – but nothing commands the attention of commercial real estate executives like interest rates.
- [Summer Street Advisors Completes Advisory Services for 80 Asset Loan Portfolio](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-completes-advisory-services-for-80-asset-loan-portfolio/): March 16, 2015 – Today, Summer Street Advisors (“SSA”), a commercial real estate advisory services firm, has announced the completion of underwriting, valuation and site inspections for a portfolio of 80 real estate loans.
- [CMBS Market Looks Strong in 2015](https://summerstreetre.com/cmbs-market-looks-strong-in-2015/): February 27, 2015 — A year ago, CMBS market experts projected that issuance would be close to $100 billion in 2014, and despite some pauses in activity during the year, the prognosticators got it right. Issuance reached a post-recession high mark with $95 billion of new product, up from $83 billion in 2013.
- [Look at Office Space Demand Before You Leap for Joy at the Market’s Strength](https://summerstreetre.com/look-at-office-space-demand-before-you-leap-for-joy-at-the-markets-strength/): February 19, 2015 — The office market had a banner year in 2014, with declining vacancy rates, rising rents, high prices paid by investors and the highest net absorption since 2007. New development, some of it speculative, has started up in many markets. In its third-quarter analysis, CoStar noted that the office sector was “moving into the sweet spot” for investors and asked: “Is this as good as it gets?”
- [REIMs May Cool to Euro Investors as AIFMD Takes Effect](https://summerstreetre.com/reims-may-cool-to-euro-investors-as-aifmd-takes-effect/): February 2, 2015 — An unprecedented amount of foreign capital is focused on U.S. real estate markets, and it’s coming from every region of the world. People are paying the most attention to money from countries with no strong history of heavy investment, such as China, Korea and Middle Eastern countries. Also high on the list are Canada and Australia, two countries where investors have been active in the U.S. for many years.
- [A Look Back at 2014 and Forward to 2015: Enjoy the Good Times While They Last](https://summerstreetre.com/a-look-back-at-2014-and-forward-to-2015-enjoy-the-good-times-while-they-last/): December 22, 2014 — This is the season when many of us reflect back on the past year and consider what the next 12 months may bring to our market, our companies and our clients. This year, taking stock is a mostly pleasant experience, since 2014 was a stellar year for investors and their advisors, and there’s no obvious reason why the good times shouldn’t extend through 2015.
- [Transparency May Be a Challenge, But Investor Trust Is a Worthy Goal](https://summerstreetre.com/transparency-may-be-a-challenge-but-investor-trust-is-a-worthy-goal/): November 20, 2014 — Real estate investment managers are under pressure to disclose fees and expenses to investors in greater detail than ever before. Transparency is good for our industry. But how much disclosure is enough—and how much is too much—in a sector with extremely active asset management and a history of long-term relationships between investors and managers?
- [Jack Mullen named Vice President of Real Estate Association of Connecticut for 2014-2015](https://summerstreetre.com/jack-mullen-named-vice-president-of-real-estate-association-of-connecticut-for-2014-2015/): June 10, 2014 — Mr. Jack Mullen, Founder and President of Summer Street Advisors, LLC, has been named Vice President of the Real Estate Finance Association of Connecticut (REFA CT) for 2014-2015, with intent of serving as President for 2015-2016.
- [CMBS Delinquencies Are Still on the Mend](https://summerstreetre.com/cmbs-delinquencies-are-still-on-the-mend/): October 21, 2014 — As 2014 CMBS issuance volume appears on track to break last year’s post-recession record, it’s worth remembering that we’re still digging out from the last big wave of issuance.
- [Summer Street Advisors, LLC Founder’s Roundtable Event Draws Industry Thought-Leaders](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-advisors-llc-founders-roundtable-event-draws-industry-thought-leaders/): October 9, 2014 — On October 2nd, Jack Mullen, Founder and Managing Director of Summer Street Advisors, LLC, hosted a Networking Breakfast at the Yale Club as part of his on-going Roundtable Series.
- [Seeking Balance Between Capital Supply and Space Demand](https://summerstreetre.com/seeking-balance-between-capital-supply-and-space-demand/): August 28, 2014 — The U.S. commercial property market is facing an unprecedented wave of investment capital that portends increased competition for existing properties and capital for new development. That bodes well for the commercial real estate sector in the next few years. But as investors ride the rising tide of property values, it’s important to remember that waves eventually crash, and can wipe out the unwary. 

## Pages

- [Mark Thompson](https://summerstreetre.com/mark-thompson/): Mark Thompson Director of Sales Mark.thompson@summerstreetre.com(203) 293-4844 (ext.102) Mark Thompson is the Director of Sales at Summer Street Advisors, where he leads business development initiatives and client relationship efforts across the commercial real estate industry. He brings more than 25 years of experience in real estate finance, capital markets, alternative investments, and institutional distribution. Prior to joining Summer Street Advisors, Mark served as Director of Debt & Equity at Calamar, where he originated and structured debt and equity solutions for development and investment projects nationwide. He previously led national accounts and capital formation efforts at Sequence Financial Specialists and held senior […]
- [Home Page](https://summerstreetre.com/): Your Partner in Navigating Complexity Learn More We help commercial real estate investors structure deals and manage assets in ways that optimally advance their unique investment goals. Institutional Expertise High Touch Advisory Culture of Trust About SSA __Over 15 years of trusted due diligence in commercial real estate At Summer Street Advisors, we help protect capital, maximize investment performance, and secure long-term financial success in CRE. Debt & Equity Customized advisory & due diligence assignments. $ 0 B Clients Delivered financial insights. 0 + Appraisals Completed per year for private equity, bank, and debt funds nationwide. 0 + Site Inspections Completed […]
- [Jackson Cody](https://summerstreetre.com/jackson-cody/): Jackson Cody Associate jackson.cody@summerstreetre.com (203) 293-4844 Before joining the Summer Street Advisors team, Jackson worked in acquisitions and capital markets at City Line Capital, a Philadelphia-based real estate investment firm. Jackson has underwriting and valuation experience, as well as experience in transaction management and due diligence processes. At SSA, Jackson assists with valuation analyses, credit underwriting, property due diligence and market research. Jackson obtained a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics, with a minor in real estate, from the Villanova University School of Business
- [Summer Street In Action](https://summerstreetre.com/summer-street-in-action/): Summer Street In Action Home Insight Summer Street In Action No Content Available Previous Next Work With Us Navigate complexities with confidence Get In Touch
- [Ramiro Brandolini](https://summerstreetre.com/ramiro-brandolini/): Ramiro Brandolini Analyst Ramiro.brandolini@summerstreetre.com (203) 293-4844 Before joining the Summer Street Advisors team, Ramiro Brandolini worked at Elite Equity Group, a boutique development firm based in Los Angeles, California, as an Acquisitions Analyst, supporting underwriting and asset management activities. Before that, he worked as an Underwriter for a company based in Miami, FL, covering multiple commercial real estate asset classes across the U.S. Currently, Ramiro assists with commercial real estate market research, credit analysis, property diligence, and underwriting support. Ramiro holds a Master’s degree in Finance from UCEMA University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Austral University.
- [Marija Popovska](https://summerstreetre.com/marija-popovska/): Marija Popovska Analyst Marija.Popovska@summerstreetre.com (203) 293-4844 Before joining Summer Street Advisors, Marija Popovska worked in project management, compliance, and financial analysis roles. She worked as a Risk Manager/Analyst at UNIQA Insurance and Project Manager at Pointobject B.V., gaining experience in operational coordination, reporting, and risk assessment. Marija holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from the Integrated Business Faculty and completed the adidas Global Internship Program in Corporate Finance & Treasury.
- [John Todd](https://summerstreetre.com/john-todd/): John Todd Director John.Todd@summerstreetre.com(203) 293-4844 John Todd is a senior real estate finance executive with more than 30 years ofexperience in underwriting and structuring public and private real estate debt and equity. Mr. Todd has been a lead investor/advisor in transactions totaling more than $35 billion.Prior to first working with SSA in 2024, Mr. Todd was Co-founder and Managing Partner of Post Road Partners LLC, an alternative credit private equity vehicle and advisor focused on providing capital in distressed situations. Before PRP, Mr. Todd was the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Investment Banking at LEX Markets, a VC-backed investment bank, […]
- [Terms and Conditions](https://summerstreetre.com/terms-and-conditions/): Terms and Conditions Effective Date: October 6, 2025Last Updated: October 6, 2025 Welcome to www.summerstreetre.com (the “Site”), operated by Summer Street Advisors LLC (“Summer Street Advisors,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Agreement”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site. 1. Purpose of the Site The Site is provided for general informational purposes only to introduce our advisory and consulting services. Nothing on […]
- [Privacy Policy](https://summerstreetre.com/privacy-policy/): Privacy Policy​ Effective Date: October 6, 2025 Last Updated: October 6, 2025 Summer Street Advisors LLC (“Summer Street Advisors,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information you provide to us through our website at www.summerstreetre.com (the “Site”) and any related communications. By using our Site or providing information to us, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.   1. Information We Collect We only collect the following information that you voluntarily provide: Name (first and last) Company name Email […]
- [Liam O'Dwyer](https://summerstreetre.com/liam-odwyer/): Liam O’Dwyer Analyst liam.odwyer@summerstreetre.com (203) 293-4844 Before joining the Summer Street Advisors team, Liam worked as a public listed REIT Consultant at BJM Solutions in New Haven, CT. He also worked as an Equity Analyst for a University endowment fund, covering REIT positions. Liam has experience with various CRE asset classes, market research, and valuation methodologies. Currently, Liam assists with commercial real estate market research, credit analysis, property diligence, and appraisal review. Liam holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Quinnipiac University, and a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Rochester, Simon Business School.
- [Courtney Mullen](https://summerstreetre.com/courtney-mullen/): Courtney Mullen Director Courtney.Mullen@summerstreetre.com(203) 293-4844 Before joining the Summer Street Advisors team, Courtney interned for Summer Street Advisors. She assisted in coordinating marketing efforts and assisted with Summer Street’s site inspection securitization program.  Courtney also holds a position as President of the Organization KITO. She is designated with managing and increasing team effectiveness while helping to develop a business plan to allow St. Anthony’s to become a self-sustaining vocational school in Tanzania. Currently, Courtney oversees the Summer Street Advisors site inspection securitization program and assists with the Company’s appraisal review function under Managed Services. Courtney obtained a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and […]
- [Alexandra Olaya](https://summerstreetre.com/alexandra-olaya/): Alexandra Olaya Analyst Alexandra.olaya@summerstreetre.com(203) 293-4844 Alexandra is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management with a concentration in Commercial Real Estate from Sergio Arboleda University.Currently Alexanda is assisting SSA with marketing and underwriting support.
- [Juan Gonzalez](https://summerstreetre.com/juan-gonzalez/): Juan Gonzalez Associate Juan.gonzalez@summerstreetre.com(203) 293-4844 (ext.131) Before joining the Summer Street Advisors team, Juan Gonzalez worked in Corporate Finance at the leading dairy company in Colombia. Before that, he worked at Inverlink, a leading boutique Investment Bank in Bogota, Colombia. Juan has experience working in M&A transactions and Due Diligence processes, as well as experience in financial modeling and valuations. Currently, Juan assists with commercial real estate market research, loan valuation and underwriting due diligence. Juan obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration from Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administracion – CESA, in Colombia.
- [Rossana Giafrancesco](https://summerstreetre.com/rossana-giafrancesco/): Rossana Giafrancesco Senior Associate rossana.gianfrancesco@summerstreetre.com(203) 293-4844 (ext.107) Before joining the Summer Street Advisors team, Rossana worked as a store manager for Top Banana in The Bronx, NY. Before that I was a marketing intern at the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences in Manhattan, NY. I was responsible for all social media accounts as well as office management. Currently, Rossana assists the SSA team in managing marketing offline and online activities, as well as contributing to event organization and office management.Rossana received a BA in Business Administration, Marketing Communications at Berkeley College, New York, NY.
- [Barbara Sreckovic](https://summerstreetre.com/barbara-sreckovic/): Barbara Sreckovic Appraisal Coordinator barbara.sreckovic@summerstreetre.com(203) 293-4844 Before joining SSA, Barbara worked for a commercial real estate brokerage in Fairfield County, CT, where she represented buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in commercial real estate transactions. Her focus was in the industrial/warehouse, retail, and multifamily asset classes. Barbara is in the process of obtaining her CCIM designation. Earlier in her career, Barbara worked as a training specialist at FactSet Research Systems for over a decade working with both buy-side and sell-side clients.Currently, Barbara oversees the Summer Street Advisors appraisal review business and is focused on building deep, authentic, and meaningful client relationships and […]
- [Mark Melhuish](https://summerstreetre.com/mark-melhuish/): Mark Melhuish Director mark.melhuish@summerstreetre.com(203) 293-4844 Mark Melhuish is a real estate investment executive with more than 25 years of experience leading asset and portfolio management and investment execution across the U.S. Mr. Melhuish leads asset management initiatives at Summer Street Advisors, advising private debt and equity investment clients on complex real estate assets and portfolios across all major property types and risk profiles. Mr. Melhuish’s career includes executive leadership roles at premier investment firms such as ING Real Estate (Australia), Morgan Stanley, and Lehman Brothers, where he was responsible for asset and portfolio performance, transaction strategy, and joint venture management. He […]
- [John Murray](https://summerstreetre.com/john-murray/): John Murray Director John.Murray@summerstreetre.com(203) 293-4844 (ext.103) John Murray’s primary responsibilities at Summer Street Advisors include the underwriting and due diligence of client assignments, in addition to the management of the appraisal review business and other corporate initiatives. Since joining SSA in 2016, John has been involved in underwriting or valuing over $1.5 billion dollars’ worth of client assignments for acquisition due diligence, lending, and opinions of value. Primary areas of focus included development, value add and adaptive reuse transactions, and works across all asset classes. Before joining SSA, John Murray worked for The Oak Park Group, a privately held commercial real […]
- [Mark Hall](https://summerstreetre.com/mark-hall/): Mark Hall Managing Director Mark.hall@summerstreetre.com(703)431-9931 Mark Hall was a Senior Director in GE Real Estates’ Strategic Accounts Group responsible for commercial lending and equity investments in US based opportunity funds and public REITs/Companies. GE’s Strategic Accounts Group covered GE’s premier clients and customers. Accounts covered by Mark included Carlyle, Starwood, Apollo, Colony Capital, etc. He was previously Senior Banker in GE Real Estate’s Large Loan CMBS Group, driving the Group’s success by generating 90% of the net income for the entire group in 1999. Mark also bought billions of loans for GE in secondary markets throughout his 12-year employment. In 2008, […]
- [Jack Mullen](https://summerstreetre.com/jack-mullen/): Jack Mullen Founder and Managing Director Jack.mullen@summerstreetre.com(203) 293-4844 (ext.101) As the Founder and Managing Director of Summer Street Advisors, LLC (SSA), Jack Mullen draws on his expertise and extensive knowledge of the CRE industry to lead the firm’s transactional management initiatives for multi-million and multi-billion dollar projects in the United States and beyond. Prior to the formation of SSA in 2010, Mr. Mullen was an executive member of GE Capital Real Estate’s Global Valuation Team and was responsible for managing transaction teams in the due diligence, valuation and underwriting sectors, supporting the acquisition of $10 billion in CRE investments. Previously, he […]
- [Insights](https://summerstreetre.com/insights-summer-street-advisors/): Jack’s Insights Home Insight edit post Where Is the Distress in Commercial Real Estate? Look to the Banks September 3. 2025 – In today’s commercial real estate market, the question isn’t whether distress exists, it’s where it’s hiding…. Read More edit post Is Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate Declining? August 5. 2025 – For decades, foreign investors have considered the United States a financial safe harbor, with the commercial… Read More edit post Building Tomorrow’s Care: Four Healthcare Trends Reshaping Commercial Real Estate July 1, 2025 – Healthcare real estate can be a strong investment, given that it is non-discretionary […]
- [Services](https://summerstreetre.com/services-summer-street-advisor/): Our Services Home Services Our Services We specialize in safeguarding capital, maximizing returns, and building lasting financial strength. 01/ Underwriting Summer Street Advisors has completed more than $10B of customized debt and equity advisory & due diligence assignments for more than 100 clients. Underwriting Valuation & Market Analysis Credit & Risk Analysis Asset & Document Due Diligence 02/ Appraisal Review SSA offers high-touch service and a streamlined appraisal review process across all asset classes.  Accelerate your delivery timelines with our high-touch service model and valuation experience. Experienced MAI Reviewers Pass-through cost to the borrower Nationwide Coverage across all assets 03/ Asset […]
- [Contact us](https://summerstreetre.com/contact-summer-street-advisors/): Contact Us Home Contact Contact Get In Touch Address 15 Ketchum Street, Westport, CT 06880 Phone (203) 293 – 4844 Email jack.mullen@summerstreetre.com Jack’s Insights Jack, the founder of Summer Street Advisors LLC, is a seasoned real estate investment professional with decades of experience in commercial real estate finance, strategy, and advisory. Known for his sharp market insights and practical guidance, he helps investors navigate complex CRE landscapes with confidence. Read his latest newsletter below to stay informed. Read Now FAQs Frequently Asked Questions What types of clients does Summer Street Advisors typically work with? We work primarily with institutional investors, private […]
- [News](https://summerstreetre.com/news-summer-street-advisors/): News & Events: Summer Street Advisors Home News edit post Commercial Real Estate Decision-Makers Convene at The Cornell Club for CRE Roundtable Hosted by Summer Street Advisors April 30, 2025. Summer Street Advisors hosted its most recent CRE Roundtable at The Cornell Club, uniting a select group… Read More edit post The Cornell Club Welcomes Senior CRE Leaders for Summer Street Advisors Roundtable Series October 9, 2024. The CRE Roundtable series returned to The Cornell Club as Summer Street Advisors gathered industry leaders to… Read More edit post Institutional Investors Gather at The Cornell Club for Summer Street Advisors’ CRE Roundtable […]
- [About us](https://summerstreetre.com/about-us/): About Us Home About About SSA Over 15 years of trusted due diligence in commercial real estate The Summer Street Advisors team brings a wealth of interdisciplinary experience, deep expertise in the commercial real estate sector, and a strong dedication to excellence in every transaction. Our senior executives are hands-on with every project, ensuring deliverables are executed with precision, consistency, timeliness, and effectiveness. We assist clients in identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies, thoroughly analyzing value propositions, and applying a robust analytical approach to successfully manage assets and close transactions. Debt & Equity Customized advisory & due diligence assignments. $ 0 […]


[comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)