CREF Policy Update April 7, 2022
Commercial and multifamily developments and activities from MBA relevant to your business and our industry.
Return to Office? Still a Work in Progress
Despite growing sentiment among companies, politicians and even cabin fever-infected workers to return to post-covid operations, reports show returning to the office is still a long way from normal.
Solid Apartment Rent Gains Continue
Multifamily rent growth continues to exceed normal seasonal patterns, reports said.
Personnel News From Freddie Mac, CBRE, Grandbridge Real Estate Capital
Freddie Mac, McLean, Va., announced that Wendell Chambliss, a 20-year veteran of the company, has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.
CMBS Delinquency Rate, Liquidations Drop
The commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rate continues to decline, and CMBS liquidations also dropped last year, analysts said.
Opportunity Awaits Young Professionals at MBA Technology Solutions Conference
MBA’s Technology Solutions Conference & Expo is back in person, April 11 – 14 in Las Vegas. This is the industry’s biggest conference focused on today’s top technology solutions for businesses in the real estate finance industry.
1Q Cap Rates Reach Historic Lows
Cap rates in the single-tenant net lease sector reached historic lows for all three asset classes in the first quarter, said Boulder Group, Northbrook, Ill.
Fitch Macroeconomic, Geopolitical Uncertainty Alter Global Outlook
Fitch Ratings, New York, said the Russia/Ukraine conflict, intensified inflationary pressures and a more aggressive interest rate schema could result in more adverse outlooks for much of the global economy.
Senior Housing Sector Shows Signs of Rebound Amid Renewed Investor Interest
Backed by strong long-term demand and increased investor interest, the seniors housing sector is now fully in recovery mode, said JLL, Chicago.
The MBA Home for All Pledge
The Mortgage Bankers Association recognizes and values opportunities for working together as an industry to promote inclusion in housing. We believe that these opportunities can, and need to be, significantly expanded.
