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Volume 24 Issue 38

Thursday, September 24, 2026

CREF Policy Update: Lauryn Enrico Joins MBA as Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Finance Policy

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

MBA Applauds Senate Committee Advancement of TRIA Reauthorization

MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement after the Senate Banking Committee advanced the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 for consideration by the full Senate.

Zillow: Renters’ Financial Advantage Persists

Zillow, Seattle, reported that in August, the typical renter paid more than $1,000 a month less than the typical home buyer.

MBA Statement on Senate Committee Advancing Brian Johnson’s Nomination at CFPB

MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement after the Senate Banking Committee’s advancement of Brian Johnson’s nomination to serve as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Commercial/Multifamily Industry Briefs, Sept. 24, 2026

Commercial/multifamily industry briefs from Clear Capital and Checkr.

KBRA Finds Healthy Outlook for Industrial Real Estate

The outlook for industrial real estate remains healthy despite near-term headwinds, according to a new report from KBRA, New York.

Dealmaker: Berkadia Arranges $92M for D.C. Multifamily Development

Berkadia, Ambler, Pa., secured a $92 million construction loan for the development of a multifamily community in Washington, D.C.

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Commercial Real Estate Investment’s Curious Rise Amid Higher Inflation, Rates
Apartment Landlords Have a $2 Trillion Debt Problem That Is Only Getting Worse
Build-to-Rent Supply Set to Decline After 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS

Agenda Released: MBA’s CRE Insurance Conclave 2026: Oct. 4-6, Chicago
FHA Multifamily Underwriter Training Program: Applications Now Open
School of Multifamily Property Inspections Online Starts Nov. 9
School of Multifamily Mortgage Banking in Atlanta, Nov. 3-5
2026 CRE Private Credit Finance Summit, Nov. 18
Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate Finance Academy

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Leading Economic Indicators Edge Down in August

An index of leading economic indicators dipped 0.1% in August after a slight increase in July, according to The Conference Board, New York.

Title Insurance Premium Volume Grows, Driven by CRE Transactions

The title insurance industry generated $5.3 billion in title insurance premiums during the second quarter, driven largely by commercial real estate transactions, the American Land Title Association reported.

Chart of the Week: New Residential Construction

New residential construction is slowing, with elevated inventory of newly built homes for sale keeping builders from adding much more to their pipelines, while rising mortgage rates reduce demand from potential homebuyers.

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