CREF Policy Update: Partial Government Shutdown Ends as House Passes Five-Bill FY 2026 Appropriations “Minibus” Package; Includes HUD Funding
Commercial and multifamily developments and activities from MBA important to your business and our industry.
MBA Statement on Kevin Warsh’s Nomination to Serve as Federal Reserve Chairman
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on President Donald Trump’s announcement of his intention to nominate Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Investors Set to Deploy More Capital as CRE Market Stabilizes: CBRE
Investors are preparing to deploy more capital into the commercial real estate market in 2026, supported by stabilizing pricing expectations, improved fundamentals and optimism about declining debt costs, according to CBRE, Dallas.
Broeksmit: A Strong Start to 2026–And Strong Words Regarding Credit Reporting #MBAIMB26
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.–While many people relaxed in December, the Mortgage Bankers Association was on a tear–including tackling the important issue of credit scores and credit reporting–MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, said here at MBA’s Independent Mortgage Bankers conference.
CoStar, Tourism Economics Upgrade Hotel Sector Forecast
CoStar and Tourism Economics upgraded their 2026-2027 U.S. hotel sector forecast–slightly.
ATTOM: Home Prices Hit Record Highs in 2025, but Profit Margins Fall
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its Year-End U.S. Home Sales Report, finding that the national median sales price hit an all-time high of $360,000 last year.
Dealmaker: PACE Loan Group Closes $32M C-PACE Loan for Florida Hotel
PACE Loan Group, Minneapolis, closed a $32.15 million C-PACE loan for a new 274-room Hyatt House hotel in Orlando, Fla.
