CoStar and Tourism Economics upgraded their 2026-2027 U.S. hotel sector forecast–slightly.
Category: News and Trends
MBA Chart of the Week: The Steepening of the Yield Curve in Multifamily Lending
The yield curve steepened significantly from the end of 2024 and through 2025. The Federal Reserve cut rates three times in 2025, leading to a decline in short-term rates while long-term rates remained elevated.
MBA Statement on Kevin Warsh’s Nomination to Serve as Federal Reserve Chairman
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on President Donald Trump’s announcement of his intention to nominate Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
ATTOM: Home Prices Hit Record Highs in 2025, but Profit Margins Fall
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its Year-End U.S. Home Sales Report, finding that the national median sales price hit an all-time high of $360,000 last year.
Investors Set to Deploy More Capital as CRE Market Stabilizes: CBRE
Investors are preparing to deploy more capital into the commercial real estate market in 2026, supported by stabilizing pricing expectations, improved fundamentals and optimism about declining debt costs, according to CBRE, Dallas.
Downtowns Claim Largest Share of Top U.S. Office Leases: CBRE
Downtown buildings and high-quality office space accounted for most of the largest U.S. office leases signed last year, signaling occupiers’ preference for amenitized and well-designed space that helps bring employees together, according to CBRE, Dallas.
Broeksmit: A Strong Start to 2026–And Strong Words Regarding Credit Reporting #MBAIMB26
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.–While many people relaxed in December, the Mortgage Bankers Association was on a tear–including tackling the important issue of credit scores and credit reporting–MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, said here at MBA’s Independent Mortgage Bankers conference.
Dealmaker: PACE Loan Group Closes $32M C-PACE Loan for Florida Hotel
PACE Loan Group, Minneapolis, closed a $32.15 million C-PACE loan for a new 274-room Hyatt House hotel in Orlando, Fla.
RentCafe: Affordable Housing Construction Strong
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., found the U.S. built nearly 310,000 affordable apartments in the past five years.
ATTOM: Owning More Affordable Than Renting in More Than Half of Counties
ATTOM, Irvine, Calif., released its 2026 Rental Affordability Report, finding that in 57.7% of counties analyzed, owning a home is more affordable than renting a three-bedroom property.