Dodge Momentum Index Recedes 1.4% in February

The Dodge Momentum Index dipped 1.4% in February to 180.5 from January’s 183.0 reading, indicating fewer buildings going into the planning stage.

Yardi Matrix: Multifamily Rents Rose Slightly in February

Yardi Matrix, Santa Barbara, Calif., reported the average multifamily asking rent rose $1 in February to $1,713, the first increase in seven months. Year-over-year growth remained flat at 0.6%.

Bob Broeksmit Lays Out Important Items on MBA’s Radar to Kick Off National Advocacy Conference

WASHINGTON–As Mortgage Bankers Association members take to the nation’s capital–and U.S. Capitol Building–to share the industry’s story with lawmakers and hear from legislative stakeholders via the National Advocacy Conference, key policy and regulatory topics such as Basel III endgame, housing supply and HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge stepping down are top of mind.

Redfin: Asking Rents Up 2% in February

Redfin, Seattle, reported asking rents rose 2.2% year-over-year to $1,981 in February. They also grew by 0.9% from January.