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

NEW ORLEANS–Making sure originators and servicers are on the same page–on a variety of topics–is helpful to avoid issues down the road, panelists said during a discussion at the Mortgage Bankers Association Commercial/Multifamily Finance Servicing and Technology Conference May 21.

CBRE, Dallas, released a new report showing that, despite some current perceptions, the overall landscape for urban retail is making a solid recovery.

Newmark, New York, reported multifamily demand surged in the first quarter with nearly 104,000 units absorbed--the largest first-quarter total since 2000.

Many prospective homebuyers fear the long-term consequences of renting, including 70% who feel they’re not making a long-term investment in their future, and 72% who worry that rent increases could affect their finances, according to a new Bank of America report.

Walker & Dunlop, Bethesda, Md., completed a $155 million refinancing deal for the Lexington Hotel, a historic landmark in Midtown Manhattan.