CREF Policy Update: D.C. Rent Freeze Initiative Misses November Ballot
Commercial and multifamily developments and activities from MBA important to your business and our industry.
Zillow: Rents Rising at Fastest Pace in More Than a Year
Zillow, Seattle, released its latest Zillow Observed Rent Index, finding the typical U.S. asking rent rose to $1,962 in July.
JLL: Consumers Reclaiming Physical Retail Space
Digital fatigue is reshaping retail store design and customer expectations, a new report from JLL finds.
FICO Score Credit Insights: Average FICO Score Holds Steady at 714; Consumers Show Resilience
FICO, Bozeman, Mont., reported the average U.S. FICO Score is 714–unchanged since October 2025 but down one point from a year ago–as student loan delinquency reporting matures.
CBRE: Data Center Demand Outpaces Supply Despite Record Construction Activity
Surging demand has left the North American data center market with less available capacity than a year ago despite record construction activity, according to CBRE’s latest North American Data Center Trends Report.
Consumer Confidence Edges Down in August
The Conference Board, New York, reported consumer confidence dipped 0.8 points in August to 89.4.
Dealmaker: BWE Secures $40M for Pennsylvania Senior Living Community
BWE, Cleveland, closed a $40 million cash-out refinancing for Cogir of Glen Mills, a Class A senior living community in Glen Mills, Pa.
