The Lede
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Lending Community Remains ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ in Approach to Underwriting Deals
REBusiness Online, Aug. 9, 2016--Cannon, Christina
Mortgage Bankers Association reports flat commercial/multifamily originations in first quarter.
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Growth Levels Off for the Hotel Sector
National Real Estate Investor, Aug. 8, 2016--Anderson, Bendix
Performance may not improve much beyond current level.
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Can Big Data Help Bankers Avoid Another CRE Debacle?
National Mortgage News, Aug. 8, 2016--Peters, Andy
Banks using new software tools to improve analysis.
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What Could Replace Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae?
Miami Herald, Aug. 5, 2016--Nehamas, Nicholas
"There has to be structural reform before the market can function," said MBA President and CEO David Stevens, CMB.
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Commercial Real Estate Exec Seeks to Become NYC Mayor
National Mortgage Professional, Aug. 5, 2016--Hall, Phil
A New York real estate executive is seeking elected office as a Republican.
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Lenders Rush to Make Loans on Apartment Properties
National Real Estate Investor, Aug. 9, 2016--Anderson, Bendix
MBA multifamily lending index up 2 percent year-over-year.
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E-Commerce Forces Shift in Warehouse Building
Wall Street Journal, Aug. 9, 2016--Whelan, Robbie
Online shopping is forcing warehouse builders to rethink logistics hubs on the East Coast.
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News and Trends
Colliers: Office Demand Remains Solid
Potential Interest Rate Increases 'Will Not be Material'
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Hotels See Lowered RevPAR Forecast
First Year-Over-Year Occupancy Decline in Six-Plus Years
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