National Real Estate Investor, Aug. 24, 2018–David Bodamer Five of the top 10 markets for commercial and multifamily construction starts in the first half of 2018 showed increased activity compared to the same period in 2017.
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CBRE Global Investors Buys Stake in Three GGP Malls
Wall Street Journal, Aug. 27, 2018–Esther Fung (subscription)CBRE Global Investors has purchased a 49% stake in three malls in a deal that values them at more than $1 billion and shows that investors still have an appetite for top-tier retail property.
Life Company Lenders Feel Pressure to Tighten Spreads on CRE Loans
National Real Estate Investor, Aug. 30, 2018–Beth Mattson-TeigLife company lenders remain firmly at the table when it comes to commercial real estate financing despite tighter spreads and a push by some borrowers for more flexible pre-payment options.
CMBS Loan Prices Down in July
National Mortgage Professional, Aug. 27, 2018–Phil HallPrices of commercial real estate loans underlying commercial mortgage-backed securities were down slightly in July.
Inside the Scandal that Could Explode Multifamily Real Estate
HousingWire, Aug. 17, 2018–Ben LaneEverything is going swimmingly in multifamily real estate these days, right? Rents keep rising, construction is still chugging along, deals are being made, and delinquencies are still at historic lows. So everything’s good, right? Maybe not.
Commercial Mortgages: Combination of Good Fundamentals, Low Interest Rates and Excessive Capital Has Owners Taking It Easy
Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch, Aug. 20, 2018–Andrew LittleDifferent parts of the economy are conspiring to enable strong commercial real estate property fundamentals and happy landlords. Steady, increasing demand and supply constraints create good fundamentals in real estate as landlords can charge more for their units, buildings, rooms or spaces.
Lenders Continue to Fight for Market Share with Multifamily Deals
National Real Estate Investor, Aug. 21, 2018–Bendix AndersonMultifamily investors are still able to get low interest rates on permanent loans as different lender groups continue to compete for market share.
Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Originations Up
National Mortgage Professional, Aug. 21, 2018–Phil Hall Commercial and multifamily mortgage originations during the second quarter were up by 4 percent higher from a year ago and were up 32 percent from the first quarter, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
‘There Isn’t Enough of Anyone’ Recruiters Say of Hiring for CRE Positions
National Real Estate Investor, Aug. 9, 2018–Mary Diduch As the unemployment rate remains extremely low, commercial real estate companies are eager to add experienced employees–if only they can find them.
Class-A Rent is Still Growing in a Handful of U.S. Markets
HousingWire, Aug. 13, 2018–Jeremiah JensenDespite nationally slowing rent growth in Class-A multifamily product, some markets are defying the odds and posting significant Class-A rent growth.