A strong tech sector and a “robust” construction pipeline influenced U.S. office fundamentals during the third quarter, said Cushman & Wakefield, New York.
Category: News and Trends

Steady Rise in Small Balance Lending
Small balance multifamily lending–including acquisition and refinancing loans with original balances between $1 million and $5 million–is rising steadily and could set a record in 2017, said Chandan Economics and Arbor.

‘Moderate’ Economic, CRE Growth Forecast Through 2019
The U.S. economy and commercial real estate should both experience “moderate” growth through 2019, said the Urban Land Institute, Washington. D.C.

‘Moderate’ Economic, CRE Growth Forecast Through 2019
The U.S. economy and commercial real estate should both experience “moderate” growth through 2019, said the Urban Land Institute, Washington. D.C.

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Commercial Briefs
Pillar Financial, New York, received approval as a Fannie Mae Seniors Housing Lender through the GSE’s Delegated Underwriting and Servicing program.

Avison Young: CRE Slows But ‘Robust’ Deal Flow Remains
U.S. commercial real estate in first-half 2017 lagged slightly compared to one year ago, reported Avison Young, Toronto.

3Q Single-Tenant Net Lease Cap Rates Decrease
Single-tenant net lease sector cap rates decreased for the first time across all asset classes in the third quarter, reported Boulder Group, Northbrook, Ill.

Apartment Rent Growth Stable; Occupancy Remains Tight
U.S. apartment rents saw flat rent growth in September but moderate third-quarter growth, said RealPage, Richardson, Texas, and Yardi Matrix, Santa Barbara, Calif.

Stability–But Caution–in Hotel Sector
The hotel sector continues to display stability, “but with a dose of caution regarding future growth,” said US Realty Consultants, Columbus, Ohio.