MBA CMF Newslink 5-16-19

“The momentum seen in 2018’s record year of borrowing and lending continued in the first quarter of this year.”–MBA Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Research Jamie Woodwell.

MBA CMF Newslink 5-9-19

“Despite recent volatility in the debt and equity markets, the Fed’s decision to leave borrowing costs unchanged has created a favorable commercial lending environment and activity has remained robust.”–CBRE Capital Markets Global President of Debt and Structured Finance and Mortgage Bankers Association Chairman-Elect Brian Stoffers, CMB.

MBA CMF Newslink 5-2-19

“Property incomes are increasingly the driver for investors, and while income returns are relatively consistent between property types, investor sentiment has led to differences in appreciation between different property types.”–MBA Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Research Jamie Woodwell.

MBA CMF Newslink 4-25-19

“An above-expectations end to 2018 boosted first-quarter performance as office market dynamics firm before further supply delivers.”–JLL Director of Office Research Scott Homa

MBA CMF Newslink 4-18-19

“Grocery is one of the strongest retail sectors, with nearly twice as many new stores opening than closing last year.”–JLL Director of Retail Research James Cook.

MBA CMF Newslink 4-11-19

“Solid fundamentals, growing property values, low interest rates and strong appetites from both borrowers and lenders all helped drive an 8 percent increase in recorded multifamily lending from a year ago.”–MBA Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Research Jamie Woodwell.

MBA CMF Newslink 4-4-19

“New [commercial and multifamily] construction activity remained robust, with increases in the value of construction put-in-place for multifamily, office and lodging properties. The value of other commercial properties put-in-place declined from a year earlier.”–MBA Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Research Jamie Woodwell.

MBA CMF Newslink 3-28-19

“Whether a firm focuses on the space markets, capital markets or a combination of the two, companies are closely monitoring technological developments in an effort to remain competitive and anticipate the possibility of secular market changes.”–MBA Senior Vice President Thomas Kim in a Corporate Real Estate Journal article about the role of venture capital, startups and technology-based investments in commercial real estate.

MBA CMF Newslink 3-21-19

“Profit margins are rising in a majority of counties across the United States. But despite the generally rosier picture, profits vary widely and investing in the single-family home rental market is not always a great move.”–ATTOM Chief Product Officer Todd Teta.

MBA CMF Newslink 3-14-19

“[Real estate] investors are reducing risk and protecting income streams through diversification. Pricing is at or near the previous peak for most asset types in prime locations, so investors are seeking yield in secondary markets and alternative asset types.”–CBRE Global President of Capital Markets Chris Ludeman.