Category: Top National News

Mortgage Daily, Mar. 23, 2017Wells Fargo & Co. originated 6,928 commercial mortgages during 2016 that had an aggregate principal balance of $65.394 billion, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.

Forbes, Mar. 27, 2017–Samantha SharfLending for New York City real estate projects was down in 2016, particularly in the multifamily sector as the rental apartment market wavers.

Business Insider, Mar. 27, 2017–Akin OyedeleThe commercial real estate market is showing cracks and will peak this year, Morgan Stanley analysts forecast.

Commercial Observer, Mar. 17, 2017–Cathy CunninghamLast month, The Moinian Group officially launched its lending arm, Moinian Capital Partners, with the hiring of Jonathan Chassin.

National Real Estate Investor, Mar. 16, 2017–Diana BellIndustry professionals do not expect the Federal Reserve’s gradual increases to be too disruptive to commercial real estate capital markets.

National Real Estate Investor, Mar. 20, 2017Price increases for U.S. commercial real estate assets have started to moderate in recent months, perhaps as a result of the expectation of rising interest rates.

Nasdaq.com, Mar. 20, 2017–Martin TillierThis week–the week after the Federal Reserve’s rate-setting meeting–demands our attention. The Fed does not allow committee members to speak publicly about their feelings on policy for a week and a half or so after the meeting, the so-called “quiet period.”

Wall Street Journal, Mar. 20, 2017–Jon Kamp; Scott Calvert (subscription)From Worcester, Mass., to Palm Springs, Calif., developments emerge from under enclosed shopping centers.

Wall Street Journal, Mar. 21, 2017–Esther Fung (subscription)Internet shopping is reshaping the retail landscape and slamming mall operators. But one corner of the industry is thriving: outlet centers.

Wall Street Journal, Mar. 22, 2017–Stephanos Chen (subscription)Of 12 major U.S. metro areas, Chicago has the most cranes working on residential construction projects. Seattle comes in second.