National Mortgage Professional, Aug. 27, 2018–Phil HallPrices of commercial real estate loans underlying commercial mortgage-backed securities were down slightly in July.
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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.
Mega-Deals Give Cross-Border Investment Volume a Boost in First Half of 2018
National Real Estate Investor, Aug. 15, 2018–Beth Mattson-TeigForeign capital continues to pour into U.S. real estate. Transactions led by cross-border buyers jumped 27 percent during the first half of the year compared to overall investment sales that rose just 2 percent during that period, Real Capital Analytics reported.
Developers Bet Mixed-Use Sports Venues Will Create Double-Play Potential
Commercial Observer, Aug. 14, 2018–Mack BurkeQuestions concerning how much economic growth a stadium could bring to a city or an area has always been a thorny topic. If you build it, will they come?
How the Next FHFA Chief Can Reform Fannie, Freddie Without Congress’ Help
National Mortgage News, Aug. 14, 2018–Hannah Long (subscription)With Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt’s term due to end in January, his successor – either a Senate-confirmed appointee or an interim chief – has substantial authority to set part of the path forward on GSE reform, including how far Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac expand their mission and the status of a common securitization platform shared by the two mortgage giants.