The Mortgage Bankers Association has updated its state-by-state compilation of commercial/multifamily mortgage licensing requirements. The updated resource is a no-cost, member-only benefit that is updated annually. It covers state requirements …
Group Newslink: MBA Commercial/Multifamily NewsLink Dec. 16 2021

If the Office Is Really a Thing of the Past, These Investors Will Make a Killing
Wall Street Journal, Dec. 9, 2021–Konrad Putzier, Peter Grant (subscription)For many years, investors saw office space as a safe and predictable place to put their money. The COVID-19 pandemic and …

The Cost of Rent Is Rising Fast. Here’s What Americans Can Do About It.
Wall Street Journal, Dec. 9, 2021–J.J. McCorvey and Julia Carpenter (subscription)Cities such as Phoenix, Tampa and Boise are seeing huge increases, forcing tenants to decide about their budgets and what …

ESG & Real Estate Go Hand in Hand
Dividend.com, Dec. 9, 2021–Aaron LevittThere are some areas and sectors where environmental, social and governance (ESG) can really make a difference. Commercial real estate is one.https://www.dividend.com/esg-channel/esg-and-real-estate-go-hand-in-hand