# The New Reality of Market Cycles & Lending Strategy with Gil Figueroa Part 1 #955

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Published: 2026-04-17T07:00:00+00:00
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In this episode of The Norris Group Real Estate Podcast, Bruce Norris sits down with Gil Figueroa, President of First Commercial Capital, for Part 1 of a deep dive into commercial real estate, market cycles, and lending strategy in today’s higher-rate environment. Gil breaks down how interest rates, the 10-year Treasury, cap rates, and investor psychology all interact to influence real estate valuations and decision-making. The discussion also explores lessons from the 2007–2008 financial cri...

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