MBA: 2019 Multifamily Lending Up 7% to Record High

Fueled by strong market fundamentals and low interest rates, 2,589 different multifamily lenders provided $364.4 billion in new mortgages in 2019 for apartment buildings with five or more units, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s annual multifamily lending market report.

Dealmaker: CBRE Closes $71M

CBRE, Los Angeles, closed $71.3 million in office and retail transactions in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Most Employers Favor Phased Return to Workplace

Most companies plan a gradual, cautious approach to bringing employees back to their workplaces as governments begin to lift restrictions tied to COVID-19, said CBRE, Los Angeles.