The Lede

National Mortgage News, Sept. 16, 2016--Stewart, Jackie Banks that are heavily involved in commercial real estate lending may shy away from buying institutions with similar concentrations.

Washington Post, Sept. 18, 2016--Turque, Bill Monthly fees, the financial lifeblood of condo developments, have risen sharply as boards try to generate cash for long-deferred maintenance and to cover basic expenses. As a result, more owners can't make their payments, and fewer prospective owners can afford to buy in.

Bloomberg, Sept. 19, 2016--Mulholland, Sarah; Perlberg, Heather Heightened commercial real estate lending scrutiny paves the way for lightly regulated investors to gain a bigger toehold in lucrative deals.

CNBC, Sept. 19, 2016--Imbert, Fred There's a new sector in the closely followed S&P 500, and it's off to a good start.

Washington Post, Sept. 19, 2016--Mui, Ylan Q.  Instead of executing its stimulus exit strategy--raise interest rates and shrink its balance sheet--the Federal Reserve is confronting the possibility that its temporary economic recovery measures will remain in place indefinitely.

CNBC, Sept. 21, 2016--Olick, Diana Mortgage rates finally broke out of their tight range last week, and borrowers retreated in force, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.

Fed's Perceived Stance Regarding Future Increases More Important

Cap Rates Widen Slightly in Some Sectors

Year-to-Date Figure Challenges 2015's Record Sales Volume

Middle East Investment Grows As Well

A Q&A with Audrey Clearwater of LRES