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1 week ago | 
multihousingnews.com | Gabriel Frank
The Central Bank has a new role: managing sentiments. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell takes questions at the June 18 press conference. Image by Gabriel FrankIn a move that was surprising to few, the Federaal Reserve Open Markets Committee decided to once again keep interest rates level, at a target range of 4.25 to 4.5 percent.
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1 week ago | 
multihousingnews.com | Gabriel Frank
Arbor launched Proprietary Preferred Equity behind Freddie Mac Conventional Loans, an innovative program that lets borrowers simultaneously secure a senior loan and preferred equity. Image courtesy of ArborArbor is pleased to announce the launch of a new Preferred Equity Product that will be available behind Freddie Mac loans.
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3 weeks ago | 
multihousingnews.com | Gabriel Frank
MHN Voices panelists. Clockwise from top: Tyler Griffin, Lument; Jeff Adler, Yardi Matrix; Marcus Duley, Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners; Joanna Zabriskie, BH Companies; Hilary Provinse, Berkadia; Suzann Silverman, MHN. At center: Brett Fawley, CBRE Investment Management.
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1 month ago | 
commercialsearch.com | Gabriel Frank
By Gabriel Frank May 28, 2025 VideosOfficeProperty Management There's hope yet for Class B office buildings, according to WeWork's Kate Harper. CPE Associate Editor Gabriel Frank talks with WeWork’s Kate Harper about the trends most influencing in-person office work, and how operators can adapt to them. WeWork Most Recent CPE Executive Council: How Will Tariffs Affect Capital Expenditure? May 28, 2025 Walmart Buys Pittsburgh Shopping Center for $40M May 28, 2025 Step Into My Office: Inside...
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1 month ago | 
multihousingnews.com | Gabriel Frank
Patricia Belden of The Community Builders spoke with MHN Associate Editor Gabriel Frank about the biggest challenges affordable housing developers face today. Patricia Belden, executive vice president & chief real estate development officer at The Community Builders spoke with MHN Associate Editor Gabriel Frank about the biggest challenges affordable housing developers face today, and what makes for a successful project.
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multihousingnews.com | Gabriel Frank
Willow Place, a $130 million affordable community in McDonough, Ga. Funding for Dominium Apartments’ project was provided in part by the Georgia Housing and Finance Authority. Photo courtesy of Weis BuldersAffordable housing presents a paradox. The National Low Income Housing Coalition estimates the nationwide shortage at 7.1 million affordable units, with the majority of states having 40 or fewer homes available per 100 extremely low-income renters.
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commercialsearch.com | Gabriel Frank
By Gabriel Frank May 14, 2025 InvestmentDevelopmentFinanceNationalNewsOffice Rent growth should leave investors well-positioned to navigate the current macroeconomic environment, but the outlook remains murky. Willy Walker in conversation with BXP CEO Owen Thomas. Photo by Gabriel Frank Both uncertainty about the economy and predictions of relatively strong performances for most commercial real estate asset classes permeated the second day of the Urban Land Institute’s 2025 Spring Meeting. At...
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commercialsearch.com | Gabriel Frank
By Gabriel Frank May 13, 2025 DevelopmentFeaturedFinanceMixed UseNewsOfficeSustainability Net zero is attainable without additional costs—just smart use of existing technologies and talent. Craig Halpern of the IMA Corp. moderates the panel discussion with Jill Sherman of Edlen & Co., Redbrick LMD’s Sohael Chowfla, Brian Earle and Kathy Berg of ZGF Architects. Photo by Gabriel Frank For many commercial real estate developers, owners and operators, decarbonization and maximizing profits are...
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1 month ago | 
multihousingnews.com | Gabriel Frank
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell answers questions at the May 7 press conference. Screenshot by Gabriel FrankAt the end of its third meeting of the year, the Federal Reserve Open Markets Committee decided again on Wednesday to keep interest rates level. Sitting at 4.25 to 4.5 percent, the current rate is the lowest since December 2022. The widely expected pause follows a strong labor market report and consistent declines in inflation since January.
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1 month ago | 
commercialsearch.com | Gabriel Frank
By Gabriel Frank May 1, 2025 Digital EditionRetail Necessity-driven centers deliver the ROI capital is craving Anchor tenant Whole Foods caters to tenants at BLVD Place, the 400,000-square-foot retail component within a 750,000-square-foot mixed-use district in Houston. Image courtesy of Whitestone REIT Forget upscale malls. Today, retail’s crown jewels are grocery-anchored shopping centers. Transaction activity for these multi-tenant properties ballooned to $7 billion in 2024, with deal...
