Relatively stable commercial real estate fundamentals should drive strong investment results for U.S. life insurers over the next 12 to 24 months, said Fitch Ratings, New York.
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RealPage, Richardson, Texas, launched RealPage Underwriting Analytics to deliver artificial-intelligence-driven analysis of asset value designed to reduce investment risk and accelerate deal flow.
Competition for Staff ‘Invigorates’ Office Space Demand
The expanding job market should have positive effects on the office sector, and might even rejuvenate retail, two reports said.
The Big Apple’s Lending Landscape Evolves
New York City’s lending landscape has shifted “significantly” compared to last year, reported Credifi, New York.
Multifamily Worries Mount as Cycle Ages
The multifamily market remains healthy despite increasing worries including an aging economic cycle, growing supply, decelerating rent gains and increasing interest rates, said Yardi Matrix, Santa Barbara, Calif.
Trump Administration Proposes to End GSE Conservatorship, Privatize Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
The Trump Administration issued a massive government reorganization proposal that would end the federal government’s conservatorship of the government-sponsored enterprises and privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
CMBS Loss Severities Drop, Resolutions Shorten
U.S. commercial mortgage-backed securities loan loss severities dropped last year despite a backlog of maturing loans from the 2007 vintage, reported Fitch Ratings, New York.
Single-Family Rental Prices Could Be Stabilizing
Rents for single-family rental assets continue to grow, but prices could be starting to stabilize, reported CoreLogic, Irvine, Calif.
U.S.-China Trade Tensions ‘Non-Factor’ So Far for CRE
Both U.S. and Chinese property markets continue to perform well despite increasing trade tensions between the two countries, reported Cushman & Wakefield, New York.
