Category: Top National News

The Hill, May 24, 2018–Sylvan LanePresident Trump on Thursday signed a bipartisan bill to loosen key portions of the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, cementing the first major changes to President Obama’s landmark banking laws.

HousingWire, May 29, 2018–Alcynna LloydRecent research suggests that U.S. landlords experienced an increase in competitiveness, and global real estate investment and corporate activity were at their highest levels for a decade in the first months of 2018, according to a new report from JLL.

Forbes, May 30, 2018–Evan GentryDespite fears of trade wars and increased protectionism, foreign investment in the United States remains robust. A significant amount of this capital is flowing to commercial real estate, which continues to be the sector of choice for many foreign investors.

Los Angeles Times, May 30, 2018–Roger VincentEven in an era of mega real estate developments in downtown Los Angeles, the Angels Landing proposal stands out. Developers plan to erect a $1.2-billion residential, hotel and retail complex anchored by a skyscraper of at least 80 stories that would be one of the tallest buildings west of the Mississippi River.

The Real Deal New York, May 17, 2018–Rich BockmannPublic companies are revealing how much typical employees earn for the first time as part of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act. Typical employees at CBRE make, on average, nearly 20 percent more than their counterparts at JLL.

Scotsman Guide, May 17, 2018–Victor WhitmanThe Mortgage Bankers Association released the findings of its first-quarter survey of commercial/multifamily bankers on Thursday, and it showed that commercial mortgage origination volume unexpectedly rose, compared to last year’s first quarter.

Forbes, May 18, 2018–David PascalFor many years, investors viewed commercial real estate as an inflation hedge. As prices and wages rose, so did rents and therefore values. Now that inflation is back, are we going back to the “old normal,” Or will it be different this time?

World Property Journal, May 21, 2018–Michael Gerrity First-quarter 2018 commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations increased one percent compared to the same period last year and–in line with market seasonality–first quarter originations were thirty-three percent lower than fourth-quarter 2017.

National Real Estate Investor, May 21, 2018–John EganCBRE’s Spencer Levy cautioned that industrial and multifamily will confront short-term supply headwinds and stressed that retail has been unfairly pummeled.

Wall Street Journal, May 21, 2018–Austen Hufford (subscription)Blackstone Group LP, a large private-equity firm, has reached a deal to buy U.S. luxury hotel owner LaSalle Hotel Properties for about $3.7 billion, the companies said on Monday.