Jobs Increase by 178,000 in March; MBA Economist Weighs In
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 178,000 in March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Rently Surveys Sentiments, Plans Around Renting
Rently, Los Angeles, released its 2026 Renting by Generation Report, finding that while long-term renting is becoming more socially acceptable, there’s still plenty of pressure around buying homes.
CBRE: Investors Intend to Buy, Sell More CRE Assets in 2026 Than Last Year
CBRE, Dallas, reported that investors from around the world plan to buy and sell more commercial real estate assets this year than last year.
KBRA: CMBS Loan Distress Growth Slows, Performance Diverges Across Markets
Kroll Bond Rating Agency, New York, reported commercial mortgage-backed securities loan distress rates have continued to rise, but at a slower pace.
Single-Tenant Net Lease Cap Rates Compress to 6.80%, Boulder Group Reports
Single-tenant net lease cap rates decreased one basis point to 6.80% in the first quarter, according to The Boulder Group’s Q1 2026 Net Lease Research Report.
Dealmaker: Mesa West Capital Funds $81M for Refinance of Houston Multifamily Community
Mesa West Capital, Los Angeles, provided $81 million in first mortgage debt to Knightvest Capital for the refinance of Domain Memorial, a townhome rental community in Houston.
Zillow: Jacksonville Best Spot for First-Time Buyers
Zillow, Seattle, analyzed the best markets for first-time buyers among the nation’s 50 largest metros, finding that Jacksonville, Fla., topped the list.
