Commercial real estate insurance premiums have surged 88% nationwide in the past five years, leaving developers, investors and owners increasingly at risk.
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Dealmaker: Newmark Arranges $630M Refinancing for 830 Brickell in Miami
Newmark Group, New York, arranged a $630 million refinancing loan for 830 Brickell, a newly delivered Class A office tower in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood.
Cotality: Home Equity Continues to Dip
Cotality, Irvine, Calif., released its Homeowner Equity Report for Q3 2025, finding borrower equity decreased year-over-year by 2.1%.
Dealmaker: Mesa West Capital Originates $42M for Dallas Townhomes
Mesa West Capital, Los Angeles, originated $42 million for the acquisition and renovation of a 149-unit townhome community in Dallas.
Cushman & Wakefield Sees Momentum, Optimism Ahead for CRE Market
Cushman & Wakefield, New York, released its 2026 outlook, predicting that the commercial real estate sector will enter the new year with “renewed momentum, clearer visibility and growing optimism.”
MBA: Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in November
Homebuyer affordability improved slightly in November, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,034 from $2,039 in October.
MISMO Hires Amy Moses as Vice President of Strategic Growth
MISMO announced that Amy Moses will assume the role of vice president of strategic growth. Moses will lead MISMO’s growth and revenue strategy, drive expanded industry engagement and cultivate strategic partnerships that advance adoption and impact of MISMO standards across the mortgage ecosystem.
MBA Applauds House Financial Services Committee Advancement of the Housing for the 21st Century Act, NFIP Extension Bill
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement after the House Financial Services Committee’s markup and advancement of the Housing for the 21st Century Act and a bill that extends authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP):
5 Key MISMO Initiatives Impacting Today’s Lenders, Feb. 17
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Bankrate Finds More Than 75% of Homes Unaffordable to Typical Household
A new report from Bankrate, New York, finds that typical households earning the median income are priced out of more than 75% of homes on the U.S. market.