Your story here helps underscore the point I was making above that "operator is everything" in this business.But it doesn't stop there--ownership on the real estate/capital side must be aligned with this mission as well. 

This uptick underscores how sensitive long-term rates remain to labor data and Fed guidance.

Refinance appetite is building, though still contingent on sustained rate compression.Bloomberg reports underscore the political backdrop influencing markets: Trump signaled a Fed Chair pick “early next year,” praising Kevin Hassett as a contender, while geopolitical developments remain fluid with U.S. envoys engaging on Ukraine peace talks.

Wage growth, still around 4.5% year-over-year, underscores lingering cost pressures.

The fact that Japan and Canada moved away from them underscores why they haven’t taken root in U.S. lending. 

This experience underscored the importance of clear communication, documented agreements, and regular progress updates.

July and August job gains were revised down by a combined 33,000, with August flipping to a loss of 4,000 jobs, underscoring a cooling labor market.

This week, Philadelphia added three new restaurants to the Best in World lists, underscoring its vibrant culinary scene and ongoing cultural vitality.

It really underscores the need for relationship-driven capital and fair structuring.

The S&P 500 fell 2.71% on Friday, underscoring the market’s pivot toward defensive positioning.Fed Outlook: Easing Bias Grows as Data Goes DarkThe Federal Reserve’s October meeting (Oct. 28–29) is now shrouded in uncertainty.