The Lede

National Real Estate Investor, Aug. 20, 2019--Beth Mattson-TeigLife insurance companies have maintained a steady appetite for commercial real estate debt over the past several years. And some see recent interest rate volatility as an opportunity to edge out the competition.

Bloomberg, Aug. 14, 2019--Janet FreundU.S. department store stocks cratered Wednesday after Macy's cut its annual outlook, fueling the worst trading day for the index since the last time the Bloomingdale's parent slashed its forecasts in January.

Momentum is returning to the net lease sector after a slow start to 2019, analysts say.

The recent yield curve inversion may raise concerns about a potential recession, but it is unlikely to harm commercial real estate investors.

The Federal Housing Administration published a new final regulation aimed at relaxing requirements for condominium projects seeking approval for FHA eligibility.

The U.S. hotel pipeline continues its steady growth, reported STR, Hendersonville, Tenn.

Vivian Kwok is Director of Mortgage Operations with Manulife Investment Management, Toronto, Ontario. She has more than 15 years of industry experience. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Economics and Geography from the University of Toronto.

CoreLogic, Irvine, Calif., said rent prices in single-family rental properties increased 2.9 percent year-over-year in June, down slightly from a year ago.

Vivian Kwok is Director of Mortgage Operations with Manulife Investment Management, Toronto, Ontario. She has more than 15 years of industry experience. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Economics and Geography from the University of Toronto.

Vivian Kwok is Director of Mortgage Operations with Manulife Investment Management, Toronto, Ontario. She has more than 15 years of industry experience. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Economics and Geography from the University of Toronto.