Major medical research and development markets such as Boston and California’s Bay Area are poised for “outsized” gains as the life sciences industry grows, said CBRE, Los Angeles.
Category: News and Trends

CMBS Delinquency Rate Finishes 2017 Lower
The commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rate continues to decline–largely due to strong new issuance, continued resolution activity and the slowing pace of new delinquencies–reported Fitch Ratings, New York.

ATTOM: Buying a Home More Affordable than Renting in Majority of Markets
ATTOM Data Solutions, Irvine, Calif., says buying a home is ultimately more affordable than renting in a majority of U.S. housing markets–but not by much.

CREF Highlights
Commercial and multifamily developments and activities relevant to your business and our industry.

CRE Prices Slow at Year-End
Commercial real estate prices ended 2017 on a down note, reported Ten-X, Irvine, Calif.

CRE Prices Slow at Year-End
Commercial real estate prices ended 2017 on a down note, reported Ten-X, Irvine, Calif.

CRE Prices Slow at Year-End
Commercial real estate prices ended 2017 on a down note, reported Ten-X, Irvine, Calif.

Apartment Rent Gains Slow
Multifamily rents held steady in December, up 2.5 percent for the year, reported Yardi Matrix, Santa Barbara, Calif.

Commercial/Multifamily Briefs
Freddie Mac, McLean, Va., financed $73.2 billion in loan purchase and guarantee volume last year to remain the largest multifamily financier for the third consecutive year.

MBA 3Q Commercial/Multifamily DataBook Reports ‘Strong, Steady’ Markets
Commercial real estate and finance markets were strong and steady during the third quarter, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.