Policy Remedies for Coronavirus Appear Imminent

Commercial Property Executive, Mar. 10, 2020–Paul FiorillaCoronavirus’ impact on the commercial real estate market no longer seems limited to a handful of segments, such as hotels or industrial parks.https://www.cpexecutive.com/post/policy-remedies-for-coronavirus-appear-imminent/

Landlords Aim to Keep Offices Squeaky Clean as Coronavirus Spreads

The Real Deal, Mar. 5, 2020–Eddie SmallThe coronavirus outbreak wreaking havoc on the stock market and hotel industry is having an impact on the office market as well.https://therealdeal.com/2020/03/05/landlords-aim-to-keep-offices-squeaky-clean-as-coronavirus-spreads/

Commercial and Multifamily Delinquencies Hover Near Record Low

Mortgage Professional America, Mar. 5, 2020–Candyd MendozaCommercial and multifamily mortgage closed 2019 at or near record low delinquency rates, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Report.https://www.mpamag.com/news/investor-mortgage/commercial-and-multifamily-delinquencies-hover-near-record-low-215923.aspx

Coronavirus Caution Slowly Grows in the CRE Market

CRE deals are moving forward, but investors and lenders are wary of how the coronavirus may slow the global economy in the coming weeks.National Real Estate Investor, Mar. 05, 2020–Beth …

Rental Prices in Top Housing Markets Fall in March

HousingWire, Mar. 3, 2020–Alcynna LloydRental prices for one-bedroom and two-bedroom units fell in March, sliding by 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively, according to Zumper.https://www.housingwire.com/articles/rental-prices-in-top-housing-markets-fall-in-march/

Coronavirus Slams U.S. Hotel Industry’s Global Operations

Wall Street Journal, Mar. 3, 2020–Keiko Morris, Craig Karmin (subscription)The hotel industry’s decade-long run of growth and rising revenue looked vulnerable at the start of the year. Now the spread …

Real Estate and Mortgage Firms Among Most Ethical in the World

Mortgage Professional America, Feb. 26, 2020–Steve Randall Several big names from the mortgage lending and real estate industries have been named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2020. https://www.mpamag.com/market-update/real-estate-and-mortgage-firms-among-most-ethical-in-the-world-214970.aspx

A Conversation With Freddie Mac’s Debby Jenkins

Multi-Housing News, Feb. 26, 2020–Therese Fitzgerald Debby Jenkins, executive vice president & head of Multifamily for Freddie Mac, recently accepted the 2020 Commercial/Multifamily Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award by the …