JLL, Chicago, released its outlook for 2025, making predictions about the year ahead for commercial real estate.
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May 14-17: MBA Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference
Mark your calendar: MBA’s Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference takes place in San Diego from May 14 through 17.

Redfin Reports Asking Rents Ended 2024 at Lowest Level in Nearly Three Years
The median U.S. apartment asking rent fell 0.3% year over year in December to $1,594—the lowest level since March 2022—according to Redfin, Seattle.

Understanding Parametric Insurance: A Lender’s Guide to Maximizing Protection and Efficiency-April 10
About the EventIn an ever-evolving risk landscape, traditional insurance may not always provide the speed and certainty businesses need. Parametric insurance offers a tailored, efficient alternative. This webinar explores the …

MISMO Honors Annual Award Recipients at 2025 Winter Summit
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, announced the recipients of its MISMO Awards program during a ceremony held at its 2025 Winter Summit.

PhoenixTeam’s Tela Mathias Discusses Today’s AI ‘Speed Learning’ Webinar–A NewsLink Q&A
AI expert Tela Mathias and MBA Education will hold a webinar for mortgage professionals seeking an understanding of Artificial Intelligence in mortgage lending on Jan. 16. Mathias joined NewsLink to preview Thursday’s “speed learning” webinar.

Quote of the Day
“Mr. Turner possesses an impressive background in both housing and community development.”
–MBA and more than 20 other trade associations, expressing support for Scott Turner to serve as the next Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

AI’s Breakthrough Moment: Transforming the Mortgage Industry from Application to Closing–Tavant’s Sandeep Shivam
In 2025, the mortgage industry will shift from planning to full AI implementation.

Quote of the Day
“I am excited that MBA’s successful Mortgage Banking Bound program is expanding to Cleveland State University, offering students a fully-accredited course that kick-starts the possibility of having a fulfilling career in real estate finance.”
–Laura Escobar, 2025 MBA Chair and President of Lennar Mortgage

Today: AI ‘Speed Learning’ for the Mortgage Professional
Join MBA Education for an exclusive quick-hit and impactful webinar designed for all mortgage professionals seeking a baseline understanding of Artificial Intelligence in mortgage lending.