The Lede

National Real Estate Investor, Dec. 6, 2018--Beth Mattson-TeigThe EB-5 Immigrant Investor program continues to limp along, but challenges that include lack of reforms, short-term extensions and a backlog of investors waiting for visas are causing some to question the future of the program.

Business Observer, Dec. 7, 2018Banks nationwide, by a big margin in some cases, are slowing down commercial real estate lending in most property categories.

HousingWire, Dec. 7, 2018--Ben LaneDelinquency rates on commercial and multifamily mortgages stayed nearly historic lows during the third quarter, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this week.

National Mortgage Professional, Dec. 6, 2018--Phil HallThe National Flood Insurance Program was extended through Dec. 21 as part of Congress' two-week extension for the federal government's funding deadline.

Real Crowd Podcast, Dec. 12, 2018--Tyler StewartMortgage Bankers Association Vice President of Research and Economics Jamie Woodwell joined the RealCrowd podcast to discuss the current state of the economy and what to look for as we head into 2019.

Ares Management Corp., Los Angeles, closed Ares U.S. Real Estate Fund IX, which primarily targets investments in multifamily, industrial and office properties, at $1.04 billion.

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Annual growth in U.S. commercial property prices fell in October to the slowest pace seen this year, reported Real Capital Analytics, New York.

Current favorable economic conditions should extend through 2019, supporting commercial real estate next year even as the cycle reaches its 10th year, said Wells Fargo Securities, Charlotte, N.C.

In the commercial and multifamily mortgage markets, different capital sources track delinquency rates in different ways, and for a host of good reasons. Many capital sources, including banks, calculate delinquencies up to the point where an economic loss is recorded.

Autonomous vehicles could fundamentally reshape the U.S. office market within 15 years, commercial real estate analysts say.

Apartment rents increased 0.1 percent between October and November, the second straight monthly increase after a slight dip in September, reported Apartment List, San Francisco.

In the commercial and multifamily mortgage markets, different capital sources track delinquency rates in different ways, and for a host of good reasons. Many capital sources, including banks, calculate delinquencies up to the point where an economic loss is recorded.

In the commercial and multifamily mortgage markets, different capital sources track delinquency rates in different ways, and for a host of good reasons. Many capital sources, including banks, calculate delinquencies up to the point where an economic loss is recorded.