The acquisition market has been gathering steam in the second quarter, with cap rates declining nationally and the gap between buyers and sellers narrowing.
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If you listen hard, you can hear the pulse of the CMBS market beating again. Conduit lenders are creeping back, increasing their visibility and production as the year goes on.
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The small loan marketplace is generally divided into two executions right now: long-term loans from Fannie Mae and short-term loans from banks. Fannie’s small loan program is offering standard 10-year small loans at around 5.75 percent, while seven-year pricing is in the mid-5 percent range, as of mid-June.
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NEW! MFE Virtual Conference. Register Today!

The industry is full of ideas and innovators. Hear from leading tech experts, executives, and consultants about how emerging technology trends will shape the future of multifamily—all from the comfort of your home or office. The event kicks off in June with a live keynote Webinar, plus access to half a dozen on-demand seminars. Register today!

As the rental markets turns in many areas of the country, some small markets actually look ripe for new development. In search for that, we contacted New York-based Reis. The firm culled its apartment sector database for metros that have experienced low supply growth relative to the metros’ historical long-term averages.
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Survey Says Consumers Prefer Renting

A new survey commissioned by the National Apartment Association (NAA) further dispels the notion that the American Dream includes a single-family home with a white picket fence.
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Solid to the Core: Multifamily Largely Pursuing Class A Strategy

On the last multifamily apartment deal that he bid on, managing director of acquisitions for Chicago-based real estate investment management firm RREEF Brian McCauliffe was pretty sure his team was going to be on the short list of finalists.
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Though loan resolutions increased in 2009, the inventory of U.S. CMBS loans in special servicing is at an all-time high and likely to tread higher, according to Fitch Ratings in its latest annual U.S. CMBS Loss Study.
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Events/Announcements

2010 MFE Conference: Register Now!

Most experts say the bottom of the recession is here, and the future of multifamily is bright. But just how bright? Understand what lies ahead at the 2010 Multifamily Executive Conference, held Oct. 4-6, 2010, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. There, you’ll find quality peer-to-peer education and networking opportunities to help you navigate the looming recovery. Register online today. 

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