Commercial and multifamily real estate – after years of strong and steady growth – is in a period of transition, driven by changes in the space, equity and debt markets.
Category: News and Trends
Matthew Covi of Chimney: Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?
Buying (and now owning) a home can be a challenging endeavor. Our journey started with a year-long search for the right home. We then went through a stressful six-month renovation. And as sticker shock set in, we ended up needing to take out a HELOC to pull it all off. It was by far the biggest investment I’ve made in my life so, of course, the experience had its ups and downs.
MBA CREF Market Intelligence Symposium June 15-16
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s annual CREF Market Intelligence Symposium takes place June 15-16.
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“Inflationary pressures were seen nearly everywhere. Simply put, inflation remains far too high for the Federal Reserve’s liking. Until inflation is demonstrably on the downswing, we expect the FOMC to fight back aggressively with tighter policy.
–Sarah House, Senior Economist with Wells Fargo Economics, Charlotte, N.C.
Tim Nguyen of BeSmartee: So Many Fintechs, So Little Time–Strategic VOIE Automation
As fintechs explode into the mortgage industry, how do lenders know which digital solutions are best for them?
MBA CONVERGENCE Webinar June 23: Understanding and Serving Today’s Buyer
MBA CONVERGENCE presents a timely webinar, Understanding and Serving Today’s Buyer, on Thursday, June 23 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET.
MBA Launches Commercial Real Estate Finance Student Fellowship Program
The Mortgage Bankers Association launched a new fellowship program for students from underrepresented groups interested in learning more about internships, jobs and careers in the $4 trillion commercial real estate finance industry.
MBA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Presents Voices: Courageous Conversations with Men of Color June 21
MBA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Presents the next installment of its webinar series, Voices: Courageous Conversations with Men of Color, on Tuesday, June 21, from 3:00-4:15 p.m. ET.
Call for Speakers: MBA Annual Convention & Expo; Deadline June 15
Speaking proposals for breakout sessions are now being accepted for the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention & Expo 2022, taking place October 23-26 at Music City Center in Nashville.
A Summer Housing Market Cooldown?
Reports from House Canary, Washington, D.C., and Redfin, Seattle, point to slowing housing market activity this summer following a breakneck pace over the past two years.