Even Rent Is Negotiable

UExpress, Sept. 23, 2016–Sichelman, Lew Everything is negotiable in real estate–even when it comes to renting a place to live. 

In San Francisco, a Sinking Skyscraper and a Deepening Dispute

New York Times, Sept. 22, 2016–Fuller, Thomas
The Millennium Tower, which its developers say is the largest reinforced concrete building in the western United States, has now sunk about 16 inches and is leaning six inches toward a neighboring skyscraper.

U.S. Commercial, Multifamily Mortgage Debt Hits $2.9 Trillion in Mid 2016

World Property Journal, Sept. 27, 2016–Gerrity, Michael
Mortgage Bankers Association reports commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $39.9 billion in the second quarter of 2016, as three of the four major investor groups increased their holdings.

Crowdfunded REITs Gain Momentum

National Real Estate Investor, Sept. 28, 2016–Mattson-Teig, Beth  
Crowdfunding firms are stepping into the REIT space to make a bigger play for commercial real estate investor capital.

Add CRE Worries to List of Bank M&A Impediments

National Mortgage News, Sept. 16, 2016–Stewart, Jackie
Banks that are heavily involved in commercial real estate lending may shy away from buying institutions with similar concentrations.