As Banks Re-Enter the Market, C-PACE Continues to Strengthen the Capital Stack
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As Banks Re-Enter the Market, C-PACE Continues to Strengthen the Capital Stack
After nearly three years of volatility, the commercial real estate debt markets are finally showing signs of normalization. With interest rates easing, banks have returned to the market in force. According to Newmark’s Q3 capital markets report, bank lending on commercial real estate is up 85% year-over-year, reaching roughly $227 billion, a level that hasn’t
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Why C-PACE is Poised to Benefit from the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve’s mid-September decision to reduce its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points —to a range of 4.00–4.25% — marks the end of five straight pauses and signals a long-awaited shift in monetary policy. For commercial real estate, the cut offers something the market has sorely needed: a boost of confidence. After months
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Lone Star PACE Administers $2.4 million in C-PACE Financing for Medical Office Renovations in Plano
Lone Star PACE, a leading administrator of Texas’ C-PACE programs, administered $2.4 million in C-PACE financing for a medical office building north of Dallas. The 57,000-square-foot Independence Medical Center, located at 5501 Independence Parkway in Plano, will undergo a series of renovations funded by C-PACE. Planned upgrades include a full HVAC replacement, modernized common areas,
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Mark Zandi on the Economy: What Developers and Lenders Need to Know
In this episode of In Conversation with Lone Star PACE, Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi shares his thoughts on recession risks, inflation and shifting capital markets. CRE experts Doug Prickett and Glenn Silva also join to discuss what this all means for developers, lenders and the role of innovative financing tools like C-PACE.
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Why Smart Financial Professionals Leverage C-PACE for Their Projects
In today’s complex capital markets, savvy financial professionals are seeking creative ways to fill funding gaps, manage risk and maximize returns on their projects. One increasingly popular tool that checks all of these boxes is Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing. C-PACE provides long-term, fixed-rate capital for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy
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Lone Star PACE C-PACE Project Wins Green/LEED Development of the Year
Lone Star PACE, a leading administrator of Texas C-PACE programs, alongside Nuveen Green Capital, a leader in sustainable commercial real estate financing solutions, is proud to announce ViVa Center was named Green/LEED Development of the Year at the 2025 RedNews Houston CRE Awards. The landmark project — financed in part by a $60 million Commercial
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Lone Star PACE Tapped as Administrator of Grimes County’s First C-PACE Program
Lone Star PACE, a leader in administering Texas’ Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program, is proud to announce its selection as administrator for Grimes County’s first-ever C-PACE program. Grimes County Commissioners Court approved the creation of a C-PACE program and named Lone Star PACE administrator during its Aug. 6 meeting, signaling a commitment to
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Using C-PACE for Deferred Maintenance Upgrades
Deferred maintenance is more than a line item on a budget — it’s a silent profit drain. Aging HVAC systems, outdated plumbing, inefficient lighting and deteriorating building envelopes can all lead to rising utility bills, frequent repair calls and declining tenant satisfaction. The longer these problems go unaddressed, the more expensive they become, both in
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Lone Star PACE Facilitates $9M in C-PACE Financing for Dallas Multifamily Community
Lone Star PACE, a leading administrator of Texas C-PACE programs, in conjunction with Nuveen Green Capital, a leader in sustainable commercial real estate financing solutions, administered $9 million in C-PACE financing for the recapitalization of Cityscape Star Apartments, a 120,000-square-foot luxury multifamily community in the vibrant Cedars neighborhood of Dallas. The 116-unit facility at 1812
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C-PACE: A Strategic Tool to Help Texas Meet Its Water Conservation Goals
Texas is facing a mounting water crisis, and the economic stakes are high. With demand projected to increase by more than 80% between now and 2050, the state must act swiftly to secure the future of its water resources. Without action, the state may be prone to a loss of up to $117 billion in