Real Estate Economists Expect Short-Lived Recession

The COVID-19 crisis has shocked markets everywhere, but some U.S. real estate economists expect a short-lived recession and above-average GDP growth in 2021 and 2022, said the Urban Land Institute, Washington, D.C.

Analysts Downgrade Hotel Forecast Again

STR and Tourism Economics once again updated their hotel sector forecast. They now expect a 57.5 percent revenue per available room decline this year and a 48 percent RevPAR increase next year.

FHFA Re-Proposes Capital Rule to Move GSEs from Conservatorship

The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that establishes a new regulatory capital framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The proposed rule is a re-proposal of the notice of proposed rulemaking published in July 2018.

MBA CREF COVID-19 Update

A summary of the legislative, regulatory and operational items our membership has asked MBA to help address, including actions, next steps and how you can get involved.

CREF Highlights

Commercial and multifamily developments and activities from MBA relevant to your business and our industry.