The Lede

National Real Estate Investor, Aug. 8, 2019--Liz WolfThe $5 billion American Dream mall project in New Jersey is betting big on entertainment components. Can it succeed?

National Mortgage Professional, Aug. 9, 2019--Phil HallFHA's Section 220 Program insures lenders against loss on mortgage default and has been used for urban rental housing in areas targeted for overall revitalization. HUD's announcement expands eligibility of mortgages insured under this program to all 8,764 Opportunity Zone localities, including those in rural areas.

Wall Street Journal, Aug. 14, 2019--Esther Fung (subscription)Commercial property prices in major cities around the world tumbled in the second quarter amid signs of slower global growth and heightened trade tension between China and the U.S., said Real Capital Analytics.

Forbes, Aug. 14, 2019--Elie ReiderAs the real estate cycle lengthens and property prices continue to rise, many commercial real estate professionals across the country are finding it challenging to identify value-add acquisition opportunities. One of the few exceptions to this rule is workforce housing.

Commercial and multifamily developments and activities from MBA relevant to your business and our industry.

Real estate developers are responding to the threat of climate change with design changes and new technologies, said the Urban Land Institute, Washington, D.C.

The single-family rental market should experience continued strong growth through the second half of 2019, said Arbor, Uniondale, N.Y., and Chandan Economics, New York.

Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, Cleveland, opened an office in Nashville, Tenn.

Freddie Mac, McLean, Va., predicted a "robust" rental market and strong multifamily volume growth through the end of the year.

Freddie Mac, McLean, Va., predicted a "robust" rental market and strong multifamily volume growth through the end of the year.

Freddie Mac, McLean, Va., predicted a "robust" rental market and strong multifamily volume growth through the end of the year.