Seven Predictions for the Multifamily Sector in 2018

National Real Estate Investor, Jan. 16, 2018–Mary DiduchStable is the one word that encapsulates the anticipated state of the multifamily sector this year analysts say.

No Joke. It Really Is Different This Time … Right?

Commercial Property Executive, Jan. 17, 2018–Paul FiorillaToday, eight years into a recovery in which commercial real estate has outperformed most every other investment class, the discussion is moving from whether the sector is overdue for a correction to how long the recovery will run and whether the industry has finally learned from past mistakes.

Situs Completes Acquisition of MountainView Financial Solutions

HousingWire, Jan. 17, 2018–Ben LaneSitus, a provider of strategic business and technology to the real estate industry, announced Wednesday that the company completed its acquisition of MountainView Financial Solutions.

Fed Says Almost All Districts Saw Modest to Moderate Growth

Bloomberg, Jan. 17, 2018–Craig TorresAlmost all of the 12 Federal Reserve districts reported “modest to moderate gains” in economic activity at the start of 2018, a Federal Reserve survey showed.

A List of Cities’ Outrageous Amazon HQ Bids

Connect Media, Jan. 5, 2018–Daniella SolowayIn September, Amazon announced its plans to build a second headquarters in a to-be-determined city. While some online gambling sites are betting on Atlanta or Austin as the chosen one, here is a brief look at some of the mind-blowing proposals that Amazon received from others.

Commercial and Multifamily Originators Anticipate a Vibrant 2018

National Mortgage Professional Magazine, Jan. 4, 2018–Phil HallOriginators in the commercial and multifamily mortgage space are looking ahead into the next 12 months with expectations for another strong year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2018 CREF Outlook Survey.

Another Retail Bankruptcy Wave Is on the Way, Credit Suisse Says

Bloomberg, Jan. 4, 2018–Claire BostonA wave of store closings and retailer bankruptcies is coming in early 2018, as the industry deteriorates faster than analysts had expected a year ago, according to Credit Suisse Group AG.

Howard Lutnick’s Real-Estate IPO Flops as Newmark Misses the Mark

Wall Street Journal, Jan. 9, 2018–Peter Grant (subscription)The stock market has been hitting records lately, but you would never know that from the flop of the initial public offering of Howard Lutnick’s commercial real estate services firm Newmark Group last month.