There is, not inappropriately, a great deal of attention being paid to commercial real estate right now. And with that attention come a lot of different questions and answers—with many answers varying depending on how one defines things.
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MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, on Recent Coverage of Uncertainty in Commercial Real Estate Markets
Bob Broeksmit, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, issued the following on recent coverage of uncertainty in commercial real estate markets:
Outpatient Healthcare Facilities Set for Strong Growth
The aging U.S. population is driving demand for outpatient healthcare services facilities, which reinforces stability of medical office assets, reported JLL, Chicago.
MBA Chart of the Week: Quarterly NCREIF Property Returns
The forward path of inflation remains a topic of great debate and conjecture. How that path plays into the relative benefits of different investment options – including commercial real estate and other real assets – will give us even more insights into the relationship.
Cautious Optimism in Annual Construction Survey
Construction contractors remain cautiously optimistic a year after the industry’s post-pandemic comeback started in earnest, according to the 2022 Marcum National Construction Survey. Contractors reported being buoyed by the federal infrastructure bill, growing backlogs, and other tailwinds.
Fitch Ratings: U.S. Life Insurers’ Commercial Mortgages Stable Amid Growing Headwinds
Fitch Ratings, New York, said U.S. life insurers’ commercial mortgage fundamentals have largely recovered since the pandemic, with stable property outlooks for hotel, office retail and multifamily sectors.
CBRE: 1Q CRE Lending Up 69% from Year Ago
CBRE, Dallas, said despite tightening lending conditions, commercial real estate lending increased in the first quarter.
Eli Moghavem of Base Equities: Small-Balance Preferred Equity Helps Sponsors Compete for Middle-Market Opportunities
In this article, we explore preferred equity investments serving small-to-mid transaction sizes, where there can be a win-win-win for sponsors, investors and the capital markets brokerage community.
Keeping Current With Midland Loan Services’ David Harrison
David Harrison is Chief Operating Officer with Midland Loan Services, Overland Park, Kan. He has a broad background in commercial real estate, including capital markets, asset management, underwriting, workouts, business development and client relations.
Keeping Current With Midland Loan Services’ David Harrison
David Harrison is Chief Operating Officer with Midland Loan Services, Overland Park, Kan. He has a broad background in commercial real estate, including capital markets, asset management, underwriting, workouts, business development and client relations.