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CMF Quote of the Week
“In these last three months of frenetic change, I can assure you that MBA is bringing to bear our clout, our credibility and our common sense to the business of governing.” -MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB
Climate Central: 100-Year Coastal Flood Zones to Expand
Climate Central, Princeton, N.J., released an analysis of flooding along U.S. coasts, finding that in 25 years, 2.5 million Americans’ homes will be at risk of a severe coastal flood.
Dealmaker: BWE Secures $308M to Refinance Two Senior Living Communities
BWE, Cleveland, arranged $308 million to refinance two senior living communities in Los Angeles and Philadelphia.
Bob Broeksmit on MBA Advocacy, Priorities in New Administration
WASHINGTON–“In this whirlwind of dramatic change–whether a slew of executive orders or landmark legislation coming down the road, MBA is not hanging back and waiting to see how this will play out,” said Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, at the MBA National Advocacy Conference.
U.S. Adds 228,000 Jobs in March; Industry Economists Weigh In
Total nonfarm payroll increased by 228,000 in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
More Americans Say Homeownership Is Not Attainable, KeyBank Finds
KeyBank, Cleveland, released its 2025 Financial Mobility Survey, finding that 46% of survey respondents who don’t currently own a home say it’s not attainable for them.
JLL: Office Sector Regaining its Central Role in Commercial Real Estate–At a Cost
The office sector has regained a central role in commercial real estate as corporations adjust their hybrid policies to favor in-office attendance, according to JLL, Chicago.
Multifamily Performance Solid in March, Yardi Matrix Finds
Yardi Matrix, Santa Barbara, Calif., found the average U.S. advertised multifamily asking rent grew $5 nationally in March to $1,755.
Q&A: Understanding the Playbook for Distressed Asset Due Diligence
It’s a good time to brush up on the essential tools of distressed asset due diligence, says Erika Haberlen from Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. and Partner Valuations Advisors.