MBA Applauds House Financial Services Committee Advancement of the Housing for the 21st Century Act, NFIP Extension Bill
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement after the House Financial Services Committee’s markup and advancement of the Housing for the 21st Century Act and a bill that extends authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
MBA Statement on President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on AI
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on President Donald Trump’s executive order on artificial intelligence.
Cushman & Wakefield Sees Momentum, Optimism Ahead for CRE Market
Cushman & Wakefield, New York, released its 2026 outlook, predicting that the commercial real estate sector will enter the new year with “renewed momentum, clearer visibility and growing optimism.”
NewsLink Q&A With KBRA: 2026 U.S. CMBS Outlook
MBA NewsLink recently interviewed Kroll Bond Rating Agency’s Larry Kay and Aryansh Agrawal about their 2026 commercial mortgage-backed securities outlook.
Unemployment Rate Rises; Industry Economists Weigh in on Latest Jobs Data
The delayed report released Dec. 16 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 64,000 jobs were added in November, with the unemployment rate up slightly to 4.6%.
Colliers Sees CRE Momentum
Colliers, Seattle, said the commercial real estate market enters 2026 with “renewed momentum” as stabilizing fundamentals, easing financial conditions, strengthening occupier demand and rising investor confidence set the stage for a long-awaited reset.
New Resource Aims to Protect CRE from Escalating Climate Risk
Commercial real estate insurance premiums have surged 88% nationwide in the past five years, leaving developers, investors and owners increasingly at risk.
Dealmaker: Draper & Kramer Commercial Finance Group Closes $54M for Chicago Hotel Acquisition
Draper & Kramer Commercial Finance Group, Chicago, arranged a $54 million loan on behalf of Vinayaka Hospitality for the acquisition of the Westin Michigan Avenue.
