The Lede

The Real Deal (New York), May 12, 2017--E.B. SolomontThe commercial real estate market is getting frothy and low interest rates are to blame for asset inflation and impending oversupply issues, said billionaire Sam Zell.

Commercial Observer, May 16, 2017--Lea Overby, Edward DittmerAs the retail landscape shifts, the property sector should remain stable nationally, buoyed by a lack of new construction and brick-and-mortar retailers' abilities to innovate in response to increased competition (MBA mention).

Wall Street Journal, May 16, 2017--Peter Grant (subscription)Numerous startup companies, including WeWork Cos., have launched apartment-sharing businesses that rent out individual rooms rather than entire apartments.

Wall Street Journal, May 16, 2017--Esther Fung (subscription)Mall lenders would rather suffer huge losses than take over struggling properties.

The Real Deal (New York), May 15, 2017--Ben St. ClairThe Bronx has become a destination for investors seeking high returns--not only in new development, which is booming, but also in the borough's existing apartment building stock.

Business Insiders, May 14, 2017--Joe CiolliInvestors are wagering on closures and bankruptcies--events that would hurt holders of commercial mortgage-backed securities.

HousingWire, May 11, 2017--Kelsey RamirezEarlier this year, Fannie Mae backed Blackstone's Invitation Homes' $1 billion single family rental debt. Now, many are beginning to speculate over the GSE's future moves in the SFR market.

The multifamily sector saw a "typical seasonal slowdown" in the fourth quarter, reported Freddie Mac, McLean, Va.

CBRE Group, Los Angeles, acquired Brenner Real Estate Group, a full-service south Florida commercial real estate services firm.

Recent reports suggest commercial real estate, which has enjoyed a period of relative stability, could be cooling.

Commercial property market supply and demand fundamentals remained relatively stable in the fourth quarter, reported Moody's Investors Service, New York.

Institutional-grade commercial loans returned 2.01 percent in the first quarter, regaining some value after last quarter's negative 2.48 percent result, the Giliberto-Levy Commercial Mortgage Performance Index reported.

The multifamily sector saw a "typical seasonal slowdown" in the fourth quarter, reported Freddie Mac, McLean, Va.

The multifamily sector saw a "typical seasonal slowdown" in the fourth quarter, reported Freddie Mac, McLean, Va.