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.
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?

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

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

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.