Peachtree Point of View

How Austin’s Convention Center Expansion Could Reshape Hotel Demand

In this episode of Peachtree Group’s Peachtree Point of View [https://www.peachtreegroup.com/podcast], Greg Friedman [https://www.peachtreegroup.com/team-members/greg-friedman], CEO of Peachtree Group, sits down with Katy Zamesnik, Interim Director of the Austin Convention Center, Tom Noonan, President and CEO of Visit Austin, and Peachtree Group's VP of Investments John Schellhase [https://www.peachtreegroup.com/team-members/john-schellhase] to discuss how Austin’s convention center redevelopment could reshape the city’s long-term hospitality and tourism landscape. The conversation explores the expansion of the Austin Convention Center, airport growth, transit connectivity, hotel development, and the broader infrastructure investments driving the city’s evolution into a larger national convention and entertainment destination. Greg and his guests also examine how diversified demand drivers, including technology, live entertainment, Formula 1, SEC football, and other major events, are contributing to long-term growth in Austin’s hotel market.

When Structure Becomes The Risk

As private markets continue to evolve, the way capital is structured is becoming just as important as where it is invested. For investors evaluating private credit and real estate opportunities today, understanding fund structure is no longer optional. It is central to managing risk, liquidity, and long-term outcomes. In this episode of Peachtree Group’s Peachtree Point of View [https://www.peachtreegroup.com/podcast], Greg Friedman [https://www.peachtreegroup.com/team-members/greg-friedman], CEO of Peachtree Group, spoke with Aneet Deshpande [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneetdeshpande/], CIO of Clearstead, about how institutional allocators assess fund structures. Their conversation highlights a key shift in the market. The debate is no longer about access to alternatives. It is about alignment between investor expectations and how these vehicles actually perform across cycles. Listen to more Peachtree Point of View Episodes → www.peachtreegroup.com/podcast [http://www.peachtreegroup.com/podcast]

Government-Guaranteed Lending: How Structure Reopens Access to Capital

In a tightening commercial real estate credit market, government-guaranteed lending programs such as USDA Rural Development (United States Department of Agriculture) and SBA 7A SBA 7A (U.S. Small Business Administration) are restoring access to capital. In this episode of Peachtree Point of View, Greg Friedman sits down with Zach Chandler, head of USDA lending, and Laurie Ivy, head of SBA 7A lending for Peachtree Group, to explain how these programs work, when they apply, and how they can be layered into durable capital structures. Listen to the full episode below or continue reading for a breakdown of the key insights. Learn More about Peachtree Group's Government Lending division → peachtreegroup.com/government-loans [https://www.peachtreegroup.com/credit-lending/government-lending] Listen to more Peachtree Point of View epsiodes → peachtreegroup.com/podcast [https://www.peachtreegroup.com/podcast]

Navigating the Next Cycle in Hospitality and Where Risk is Mispriced

Hospitality forecasts suggest modest growth, but dispersion beneath the surface tells a different story. In a conversation with Mark Woodworth and Jack Corgel, Peachtree Group CEO Greg Friedman explores real ADR growth, widening segment divergence, and why credit positioning may offer better risk-adjusted returns than equity in the next phase of the cycle. As you evaluate hospitality investments in 2026, headline forecasts can feel deceptively calm. Consensus forecasts for the U.S. hotel industry call for RevPAR growth of roughly 1 to 1.5%. On the surface, that feels stable. Cap rates appear steady. The economy remains resilient, if uneven. But averages are masking structural divergence. In a recent episode of Peachtree Point of View [https://www.peachtreegroup.com/podcast], Peachtree Group CEO Greg Friedman [https://www.linkedin.com/article/edit/7432056377931358208/?author=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_company%3A1019814] spoke with Mark Woodworth [https://www.linkedin.com/article/edit/7432056377931358208/?author=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_company%3A1019814] , principal at Woodworth Core Group [https://www.linkedin.com/article/edit/7432056377931358208/?author=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_company%3A1019814] and Jack Corgel [https://www.linkedin.com/article/edit/7432056377931358208/?author=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_company%3A1019814], Professor Emeritus at Cornell University [https://www.linkedin.com/article/edit/7432056377931358208/?author=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_company%3A1019814]'s Nolan School of Hotel Administration and senior advisor at Woodworth Core Group, about cycle timing and where risk may be mispriced in today’s lodging market. Their message was clear: this is not a uniform recovery. Check out more episodes like this at www.peachtreegroup.com/podcast [http://www.peachtreegroup.com/podcast]

Higher Rates, Real Opportunities: Greg Friedman on CRE in 2026

As commercial real estate enters 2026, investors face elevated rates, refinancing pressure, and shifting capital availability. In this episode of Peachtree Point of View, Peachtree Group CEO Greg Friedman explains why today’s market stress is driven by balance sheets rather than broken assets, and how that distinction is reshaping opportunity across credit and equity.  Key Takeaways  * Today’s CRE stress is driven by balance sheet pressure, not widespread asset weakness.  * The wall of debt maturities is reshaping opportunity across credit and structured capital.  * Equity returns now depend on execution rather than interest rate compression.    Join the conversation: follow the show, rate the episode, and share it with your people.  www.peachtreegroup.com/podcast [http://www.peachtreegroup.com/podcast] Follow Peachtree Group on Linkedin!  [https://www.linkedin.com/company/peachtree-group]