Commercial/Multifamily Briefs:

Eastern Union, New York, is offering paid internships in data analytics and research, one of the most in-demand skills in today’s business marketplace.

Sublease Space Weighing Office Market Down

Office vacancy rates have risen significantly since the pandemic hit. Yardi Matrix, Santa Barbara, Calif., reported one big reason for the spike: nearly every market has seen sublease space available jump.

JLL: Seniors Housing Sector Positioned for Growth

The seniors housing sector should grow as long-term demand remains positive and an aging Baby Boomer population needs more care, reported JLL Valuation Advisory, Chicago.

MBA Nominates Mark Jones of Amerifirst Home Mortgage as 2022 MBA Vice Chairman

The Mortgage Bankers Association nominated Mark Jones, CEO and Co-Founder of Amerifirst Home Mortgage, Kalamazoo, Mich. to serve as its Vice Chairman for the 2022 membership year. He is expected to be installed at the association’s 108th Annual Convention & Expo this October in San Diego.

Longtime CRE Leader Stacey Berger Retires

Stacey Berger, Executive Vice President and longtime Co-Head of Midland, Overland Park, Kan., recently announced his retirement effective May 31.