FHFA Shrinks Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps
The Federal Housing Finance Agency, Washington, D.C., decreased the 2023 multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac slightly to $75 billion each.
MBA Chart of the Week Nov. 17: Housing Migration
The biennial American Housing Survey, the most comprehensive national housing survey in the United States, provides detailed data on housing migration. These data include responses on the distance of the move, tenure of the respondent’s previous residence and reasons for leaving one’s previous residence.
#CREF23: Navigating Economic Uncertainty With Roger Ferguson
Economist, corporate executive and finance expert Roger Ferguson will open the MBA Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention & Expo in February.
MBA CREF Policy Update Nov. 17, 2022
Commercial and multifamily developments and activities from MBA relevant to your business and our industry.
Office Sector’s Future Up for Debate
Colliers International, Toronto, said the U.S. office market is stabilizing following two-plus years of pandemic-driven correction, but noted “considerable debate and speculation” about its future.
Hotel Pipeline Swells
The U.S. hotel pipeline increased 10% year-over-year to 5,317 projects underway as of Sept. 30, reported Lodging Econometrics, Portsmouth, N.H.
Multifamily Grabs Growing Share of Total Housing
Multifamily building permits and starts have grown since January while single-family permits and starts have dropped, reported RealPage, Richardson, Texas.
Retail’s Small-Format Advantage
More retailers are now incorporating small-format stores into their portfolios, reported Placer.ai, Los Altos, Calif.
The Office Sector Paradox
Office-using employment increased this year, but office absorption remains negative, reported Cushman & Wakefield, Chicago.
