MBA Statement on Kevin Warsh’s Confirmation as Federal Reserve Chairman
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
CREF Policy Update: ACT Now: MBA Issues MAA Call to Action to Repair Senate Housing Bill
Commercial and multifamily developments and activities from MBA important to your business and our industry.
RentCafe: Rental Competitiveness Cools Slightly
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., found the U.S. rental competitiveness score fell from 75.7 to 75.4 in the early part of 2026.
Trepp: CMBS Delinquency Rate Near Flat in April
Trepp, New York, reported the CMBS delinquency rate decreased by one basis point to 7.54% in April.
CBRE Reports Multifamily Market Stabilizing as Demand Improves, Construction Slows
The U.S. multifamily market stabilized in the first quarter as apartment demand improved and new construction slowed, according to CBRE, Dallas.
Multifamily/Commercial Industry Briefs, May 14, 2026
Multifamily and commercial industry news from CBRE, Gantry and Freddie Mac Multifamily.
Lodging Econometrics Finds Sustained Hotel Development
Lodging Econometrics, Portsmouth, N.H., reported there are 6,020 hotel projects with 705,825 rooms in the pipeline, reflecting sustained development activity across the country.
Redfin: Half of Americans Don’t Want Data Centers in Their Neighborhoods
Redfin, Seattle, found 47% of U.S. residents oppose the construction of AI data centers in their neighborhoods. In contrast, 38% say they support it.
115,000 Jobs Added in April; Industry Economists Share Thoughts
The Bureau of Labor Statistics May 8 released employment data for April, reporting 115,000 jobs were added and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3%.
Dealmaker: Dwight Capital, Dwight Mortgage Trust Announce Transactions Totaling Over $425M
Dwight Capital, New York, and its affiliate REIT, Dwight Mortgage Trust, closed $425.7 million in real estate transactions in March.
