Berkadia Finds Some Optimism in Commercial Real Estate Industry

Berkadia, New York, released its 2024 Powerhouse Poll, revealing industry members’ perspectives on the commercial real estate industry. The survey found 72% of respondents believed institutional transaction volume will be stronger in 2024.

KBRA CMBS Outlook: Cloudy, With a Glimmer of Hope

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, New York, just released its CMBS 2024 Sector Outlook, which forecasts U.S. issuance activity for the new year and highlights key credit trends from 2023. MBA NewsLink interviewed KBRA’s Larry Kay and Andrew Foster to get their views on the current lending environment and property fundamentals as well as factors that may affect overall property performance in 2024. 

Dodge Momentum Index Inches Up 1% in October

The Dodge Momentum Index improved 1% in October to 181.7 (2000=100) from the revised September reading of 180.3, according to the Dodge Construction Network, Hamilton, N.J.