Is a Backlash Looming Against Hybrid Work Model?

Mortgage Professional America, Jan. 16, 2023–John DujayOf all of the new ways of working in the post-COVID era, the hybrid model — which mixes both on-site and remote working — …

President Biden: Reform LIHTC And Housing Voucher Programs

Forbes magazine, Jan. 12, 2023–Roger ValdezToward the end of December last year, The Hill published an opinion post about what President Biden could do about rents and housing costs. Unfortunately, …

How Far Will Apartment Rents Fall This Year?

GlobeSt.com, Jan. 13, 2023–Paul BergeronWith apartment rents clearly decelerating now, the market is waiting to see where the bottom could be.https://www.globest.com/2023/01/13/how-far-will-apartment-rents-fall-this-year/?

Industry Groups Prepare For Bumpy Ride Amid a Divided Congress

Commercial Mortgage Alert, Jan. 6, 2023 (subscription)Facing a potential recession and a divided Congress, industry groups are preparing to do yeoman’s work in Washington over the next six months. Michael …

Agency Lending Seen Holding Steady

Commercial Mortgage Alert, Jan. 6, 2023 (subscription)Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are poised to play an outsize role in the multifamily lending market this year as banks hunker down and …

MBA Projects 5% Decline in Commercial Mortgage Volume for 2023

ConnectCRE, Jan. 5, 2023–Paul BubnyTotal commercial and multifamily mortgage borrowing and lending is expected to fall to $700 billion this year, off 5% from 2022’s expected total of $740 billion, …