Single-tenant net lease cap rates increased two basis points during the second quarter to 6.82%, according to The Boulder Group, Wilmette, Ill.
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Commercial/Multifamily People in the News, July 9, 2026
Commercial and multifamily personnel news from Greystone, M&T Realty Capital Corp., CBRE, Eastern Union, JLL and Westcor Land Title Insurance Co.
WalletHub Deems Arizona Cities Best Places to Rent
WalletHub, Miami, released a new analysis of the best and worst places to rent in the U.S., with three Arizona cities taking the top spots.
MBA Statement on FHFA and GSEs’ Release of Historical Credit Score Data
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) and Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s (the GSEs) release of historical credit score data for VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T adoption.
Premier Member Editorial: Rental Income Uncertainty Is Costing Lenders More Than They Think
Rental income is a powerful tool for borrowers seeking to qualify for a home loan. Yet, many lenders mishandle rental income calculations, losing more money than they realize.
Job Growth Slows; MBA’s Fratantoni Weighs In
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ employment report for June showed a slowdown in job growth, with a gain of just 57,000 and a downward revision to the prior two months of 74,000 jobs.
Chart of the Week: Inflation and Hourly Earnings
The annual rate of inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), exceeded wage growth, defined as the year-over-year change in average hourly earnings, in April and May 2026. The last time this happened was during the COVID-19 pandemic period of 2021 to 2023, when demand and supply imbalances pushed inflation as high as 9%.
Marlana Scott Voycik, AMP, Joins MBA as Associate Vice President of Membership
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced that Marlana Scott Voycik, AMP, has joined the association as associate vice president of membership.
Trepp: CMBS Delinquency Rate Falls in June
Trepp, New York, reported the CMBS Delinquency Rate decreased by 20 basis points in June to 7.35%.
Dealmaker: BWE Secures $130M for New Jersey Apartment, Townhome Community
BWE, Cleveland, secured $130 million in first mortgage financing for a newly constructed 520-unit apartment and townhome community in northern New Jersey.