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Group Newslink: MBA Commercial/Multifamily NewsLink Jan. 27 2022
Updated MBA State Commercial Mortgage Licensing Resource Now Available
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 …
MBA Launches Developing Leaders Mentoring Program; Application Deadline Feb. 4
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Developing Leaders Mentoring Program is a newly launched 12-month program designed to support development of employees within our member organizations.
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COVID-19 Fuels Best-Ever Commercial Real Estate Sales
Wall Street Journal, Jan. 25, 2022–Peter Grant (subscription)Investors set a record for U.S. commercial property sales last year, betting that the pandemic is reordering how Americans live, work and play.https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-fuels-best-ever-commercial-real-estate-sales-11643115601?
Multifamily Mortgage Debt Increases
Multi-Housing News, Jan. 26, 2022-Jamie WoodwellThe late summer months of 2021 were very active for multifamily borrowing and lending.https://www.multihousingnews.com/multifamily-mortgage-debt-increases/
Real Estate Billionaire Sam Zell Says Office Space Will Rebound Faster Than Retail
Forbes magazine, Jan. 25, 2022–Anna KaplanReal estate billionaire Sam Zell predicted Tuesday office space will recover much more quickly than retail properties as workers return to the office once COVID-19 …
Real Estate Is Emerging as a Hedge Against Roaring Inflation
Bloomberg, Jan. 24, 2022–Claire Ballentine, Alice KantorThose seeking alternative investments from stocks and bonds may turn to the housing market, but that strategy still presents risks.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-24/is-real-estate-a-good-investment-hedge-against-inflation-what-the-experts-say
Multifamily Poised For Another Solid Year
National Mortgage Professional, Jan 25, 2022–Katie JensenThe national multifamily market is poised for another solid year, building on recent rent gains.https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/multifamily-poised-another-solid-year
Appraisers Are Struggling to Assign Value to Office Properties
GlobeSt.com, Jan. 25, 2022–Kelsi Maree BorlandCommercial real estate appraisers are finding challenges assigning value to office properties due to massive uncertainty in the sector.https://www.globest.com/2022/01/25/appraisers-are-struggling-to-assign-value-to-office-properties/?