BisNow, Dec. 17, 2024-Taylor DriscollThe life sciences market has lost so much steam that office buildings converted to meet the needs of a once-booming lab market may now be better …
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New Apartment Construction Hasn’t Lowered Rents in Many Areas
HousingWire, Dec. 17, 2024-Kennedy EdgertonRent prices have fluctuated alongside home prices in this year’s housing market. More inventory can bring down prices, but some renters still struggle to meet the …

Positive Net Absorption Grows in Office Market
Globe St., Dec. 17, 2024-Kristen SmithbergThe US office market continued to build momentum after turning a corner in the second quarter after five straight quarters of negative net absorption. During …

The Housing Affordability Crisis Is Going Global
The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 16, 2024-Josh MitchellWhen Mikey Cullen’s parents were in their early 20s, they earned enough as public-sector workers to buy a house in the city. Today, …

Renters’ Favored Amenities Revealed
Multi-Housing News, Dec. 17, 2024-Jeffrey SteeleWalk-in closets, large windows, fresh air ventilation and high-efficiency appliances are among top amenities valued by renters nationwideClick here for more

Why Developers Are Turning to Shopping Malls to Fix the Housing Crisis
CNBC, Dec. 5, 2024-Gabrielle FonrougeSay hello to life at the mall. The classic American mall is undergoing a dramatic transformation as real estate developers swap out dying department stores for …

Wall Street Is Betting Billions on Rental Homes as Ownership Slips Out of Reach
The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 10, 2024-Rebecca PicciottoWall Street firms buying or developing single-family homes are betting billions of dollars on people like Adrianne Harlow.Click here for more (subscription)

2024 Was the Year Return to Office Finally Tipped in Real Estate’s Favor
Commercial Observer, Dec. 10, 2024-Larry GetlenPick your positive.Nationwide, more newly available office space was occupied than vacated in the third quarter of 2024 for the first time in two years, …

15% of Maturing CRE Loans May Struggle to Refinance
Globe St., Dec. 9, 2024-Kristen SmithbergLending markets should experience some relief from high financing costs if the Fed continues to cut interest rates over the next few months — but …

National Housing Conference: A Conversation with Bob Broeksmit, Mortgage Bankers Association
Beyond Four Walls: Conversations on Affordable Housing by the National Housing Conference, Dec. 9, 2024–David Dworkin National Housing Conference President & CEO David Dworkin welcomed Mortgage Bankers Association President & …