Benzinga, Feb. 8, 2022–Phil HallOn Feb. 13, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) will kick off its annual Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) conference, one of the most important trade events …
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Foreign Investment in U.S. Commercial Property Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels
Wall Street Journal, Feb. 8, 2022–Peter Grant (subscription)Foreign investment in U.S. commercial property surpassed pre-pandemic levels last year, as overseas investors piled back in after travel restrictions eased and the …
Manhattan Offices Face Reckoning as Older Buildings Get Left Behind
Bloomberg, Feb. 7, 2022–Natalie Wong, Jo ConstantzGlassy skyscrapers that have popped up in recent years are luring companies seeking new space and preparing for the hybrid-work era, a sign of …
Make Your Voice Heard through MBA Mortgage Action Alliance
The Mortgage Action Alliance is a voluntary, non-partisan and free nationwide grassroots lobbying network of real estate finance industry professionals, affiliated with the Mortgage Bankers Association. For more information, click …
REITs Stumble Out of the Gate in January Amid Broader Market Sell-Off
Wealth Management Real Estate, Feb. 7, 2022–David BodamerThe major rebound real estate investment trusts experienced in 2021 was always going to be a tough act to follow, but a fall …
Take Fannie and Freddie Out of Conservatorship Before It’s Too Late
National Mortgage News, Feb. 4, 2022–Jim Lockhart, Pat Lawler (subscription)If Britney Spears is out of conservatorship after 13 years, why not Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/opinion/take-fannie-and-freddie-out-of-conservatorship-before-its-too-late
San Diego Surpasses San Francisco As The Least Affordable Metro In The U.S.
National Mortgage Professional, Feb. 4, 2022–Navi PersaudResearch published by OJO Labs revealed that San Diego is now the least affordable metro in the U.S., moving ahead of both San Francisco …
Kohl’s Rejects $9 Billion Takeover Bid, Adopts Poison Pill
Wall Street Journal, Feb. 4, 2022–Suzanne Kapner (subscription)Kohl’s Corp. rejected a $9 billion takeover offer by an activist group for being too low, but said it would review other expressions …
Carlyle Global Credit to Acquire $3B Net Lease Business from iStar
GlobeSt.com, Feb. 3, 2022–Paul BergeronAccelerating its growth in real estate credit, Carlyle’s Global Credit platform agreed to acquire iStar Inc.’s net lease business for an enterprise value approaching $3 billion. …
Affordable Housing Crisis Continues As Many Search For Answers
Business Observer (Florida), Feb. 3, 2022–Amanda PostmaThe affordable housing predicament has reached crisis level for many in Florida. Some creative leaders, in business and government, are on the front lines …