Woodwell: Is CRE ‘Winter’ Coming?

LOS ANGELES–Commercial real estate is enjoying good times, but to paraphrase Game of Thrones, is Winter coming? MBA Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Research Jamie Woodwell shared his outlook for the sector here at the MBA Commercial/Multifamily Servicing & Technology Conference.

Digitally Transforming Servicing Operations

LOS ANGELES–Integrating business operations, customer and employee experience and technology can digitally transform the commercial/multifamily mortgage servicing business, PwC Partner Steve Robertson said here at the MBA Commercial/Multifamily Servicing & Technology Conference.

Opportunity Zone Activity Likely to Surge

The Treasury Department released its long-awaited Opportunity Zone program guidance last month, which JLL, Chicago, said will make it easier for fund managers to raise capital and for developers to begin construction.

Strong Demand, Tight Supply Change Industrial Outlook

As the industrial sector sizzles, developers have started re-purposing obsolete assets such as vacant big-box stores and old office buildings, said Avison Young Chair and CEO Mark Rose.

Commercial/Multifamily Briefs

Business process transformation firm SLK Global Solutions will offer customized tax services for commercial mortgage servicers through its Real Estate Tax Service Platform.

Report Says Hotel Profit Growth Harder to Come By

Though U.S. hotel profits increased again last year, it is growing increasingly difficult for managers to remain profitable as expenses increase, said CBRE Hotels, Atlanta.

Demand for Small-Cap Space Declines

Low demand overshadowed an otherwise solid first quarter for small-cap commercial real estate properties, reported Boxwood Means, Stamford, Conn.

Stoffers: Change is the Only Constant

LOS ANGELES–The world is changing at an increasing rate, and servicing professionals need to be prepared, Brian Stoffers, CMB, CBRE Global President of Debt and Structured Finance and MBA Chair-Elect said here at the MBA Commercial/Multifamily Servicing & Tech Conference.

Mortgage Servicers Earn MBA Education CCMS Designation

LOS ANGELES–Eight mortgage servicers earned Certified Commercial Mortgage Servicer designations here at the Mortgage Bankers Association CREF Servicing and Technology Conference.

Stoffers: Change is the Only Constant

LOS ANGELES–The world is changing at an increasing rate, and servicing professionals need to be prepared, Brian Stoffers, CMB, CBRE Global President of Debt and Structured Finance and MBA Chair-Elect said here at the MBA Commercial/Multifamily Servicing & Tech Conference.