As many in the market know all too well, data from several economic research firms have indicated sharp declines in commercial real estate lending in the wake of the sustained interest rate turbulence. According to several data points, multifamily lending, in particular, is experiencing a slowdown. That makes it even more important for developers and other players in the market to cast a wide net in exploring alternative solutions to capital, such as preferred equity. The real estate team at Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP has a wide range of experience representing clients in numerous forms of capital raises on both the debt and equity side and would be happy to assist.