The Lede

Commercial Observer, July 22, 2019--Nicholas RizziData, the fuel on which so much of the technology and appraisal of real estate runs, is up-to-date and in abundant supply in New York City, but still living in the dark ages in the rest of the country.

NPR, July 18, 2019--Darius RafieyanCalifornia's governor wants cities in his state to build more housing, but some of them don't appear to be moving fast enough. The state has taken Huntington Beach to court.

MarketWatch, July 17, 2019--Greg RobbBusiness contacts were generally positive through early July about the economic outlook for the coming months despite "widespread concerns about the possible negative impact of trade-related uncertainty," according to the "Beige Book" survey released by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.

The Mortgage Bankers Association released an interview with New York Life Investors Managing Director Tim McGinnis.

The commercial mortgage-backed securities special servicing rate settled down in June after two "roller coaster" months, but drilling deeper reveals an interesting trend, reported Trepp, New York.

JLL, Chicago, said private equity real estate fundraising started 2019 strong, registering the highest fundraising figure since the Great Recession.

Tightening availability of tech talent in leading markets is spurring hiring momentum in smaller markets as tech employers seek additional labor pools, said CBRE, Los Angeles.

Mortgage banking and investment sales professionals remain bullish on the commercial real estate market and are turning their attention toward affordable housing as an emerging asset class, said Berkadia, New York.

The Mortgage Bankers Association released an interview with New York Life Investors Managing Director Tim McGinnis.

The Mortgage Bankers Association released an interview with New York Life Investors Managing Director Tim McGinnis.