The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 177,000 jobs were added to total nonfarm payroll employment last month, with the unemployment rate flat at 4.2%.
Category: News and Trends
CBRE: U.S. Multifamily Rebound Continues in Q1
CBRE, Dallas, found the overall multifamily vacancy rate fell to 4.8% in Q1, as renter demand continued to outpace new deliveries.
Watch: MBA’s Bob Broeksmit on the Latest on Trigger Leads; Improving HUD’s Lending Programs
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, provides a video message on the latest on trigger leads and HUD’s lending programs.
Dealmaker: BWE, Blueprint Healthcare Secure $18M for Pacific Northwest Memory Care Properties
BWE and Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors closed two loans totaling $17.8 million to provide financing for the acquisition of two memory care communities: a $10.4 million loan for Windsong at Southridge, a Class A, 56-unit community in Kennewick, Wash. and a $7.4 million loan for Windsong at Eola Hills, also a Class A, 56-unit community in Salem, Ore.
CREF Policy Update: MBA Applauds Senate Bill Introduction on FHA Multifamily Loan Limits
Commercial and multifamily developments and activities from MBA important to your business and our industry.
MBA Statement on Senate Bill Introduction to Raise FHA Multifamily Loan Limits
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement regarding the introduction from Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) of a bipartisan bill to increase Federal Housing Administration (FHA) multifamily statutory loan limits.
Bankrate Reports Renting Increasingly Cheaper Than Buying in Most Metros
Renting remains cheaper than buying a home in all 50 of the largest U.S. metros, with the difference between the two growing in 38 metros since last year, according to Bankrate, New York.
CMF Quote of the Week
“MBA has long advocated for Congress to update FHA multifamily loan limits to levels that are consistent with housing and economic conditions.”
–MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB
Commercial and Multifamily People in the News May 1, 2025
Commercial and multifamily industry personnel news from Newmark, JLL and Lument.
2025 CRE Private Credit Finance Summit: Nov. 17, Registration Closes Nov. 13
MBA Members are invited to attend the Annual CRE Private Credit Finance Summit on Nov. 13 in NYC.