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Two-Mortgage-SRTs-Test-Market-Resilience
NewsApr 23, 2026

Two-Mortgage-SRTs-Test-Market-Resilience

Two €500 million mortgage Structured Risk Transfer (SRT) deals were launched in April 2026, pricing at 3.2% and 3.5% yields. The transactions attracted a mix of European banks, insurers and U.S. pension funds, and were structured with a 97% senior‑tranche coverage...

By Structured Credit Investor
Five Point Holdings LLC (FPH) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsApr 23, 2026

Five Point Holdings LLC (FPH) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Five Point Holdings reported Q2 GAAP net income of $8.6 million, driven primarily by a $63.6 million land sale in its Great Park venture that produced $48.4 million of net income. The company ended the quarter with $581.6 million of liquidity and a debt‑to‑capitalization...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
CBRE Group Inc (CBRE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsApr 23, 2026

CBRE Group Inc (CBRE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

SL Green Realty Corp. reported a record first‑quarter leasing performance, signing 51 leases covering 930,000 square feet, the largest in its 28‑year history. Mark‑to‑market rents were 16% above prior fully escalated rates, while trophy‑building vacancy fell to 3.4%, underscoring a...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Rexford Industrial Realty Inc (REXR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsApr 23, 2026

Rexford Industrial Realty Inc (REXR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Rexford Industrial Realty reported Q4 core FFO of $0.59 per share and guided 2026 core FFO to $2.35‑$2.40, reflecting a modest decline in same‑property NOI and tighter re‑leasing spreads. The REIT is executing a $400‑$500 million disposition program, with $230 million already...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Property Industry Reacts to Latest House Price and Rent Data
NewsApr 22, 2026

Property Industry Reacts to Latest House Price and Rent Data

UK property leaders say the latest ONS data show a modest 1.2% rise in house prices and a slowdown in rental inflation, yet both markets remain under pressure from affordability concerns. The Bank of England’s upcoming base‑rate decision and the...

By Property Industry Eye – Technology (UK)
Caution Urged in Uncertain Market
NewsApr 22, 2026

Caution Urged in Uncertain Market

The SCB Economic Intelligence Center warned Thailand’s residential developers to adopt a cautious stance on new launches as geopolitical tensions and soaring oil prices pressure construction costs and interest rates. It urged developers to prioritize projects in areas with low...

By Bangkok Post – Investment (subset within Business)
Rightmove Steps up Drive to ‘Digitise’ UK Property Market with New Tool
NewsApr 22, 2026

Rightmove Steps up Drive to ‘Digitise’ UK Property Market with New Tool

Rightmove has introduced an equity tracker tool that aggregates valuation data, mortgage balances and market trends to give homeowners a real‑time view of their property equity. The feature is designed to help users gauge affordability earlier in the home‑moving journey...

By Property Industry Eye – Technology (UK)
Banks Dominate IMBs in Origination and Servicing Satisfaction: JD Power
NewsApr 22, 2026

Banks Dominate IMBs in Origination and Servicing Satisfaction: JD Power

Preliminary 2026 JD Power data shows banks outpacing independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and non‑banks in both origination and servicing satisfaction. Banks lead by roughly 30 points on origination and 68 points on servicing, a gap that has widened year over year....

By Mortgage Professional America
Office Loan Woes Bite a Pair of Banks
NewsApr 22, 2026

Office Loan Woes Bite a Pair of Banks

Washington Trust Bancorp and Bank OZK each moved two office‑related loans to nonaccrual status, sparking sharp share declines. Washington Trust’s nonperforming assets surged to $40.4 million, pushing its NPA ratio to 0.81% and sending the stock down 17% before a modest rebound....

By National Mortgage News
SoFi Enters HELOC Market Amid Home Equity Surge
NewsApr 22, 2026

SoFi Enters HELOC Market Amid Home Equity Surge

SoFi Technologies announced it will begin direct home‑equity line of credit (HELOC) lending, adding the product to its existing mortgage suite. The move comes as U.S. homeowners hold over $11 trillion in tappable equity and HELOC balances have surged to $433 billion,...

By National Mortgage News
D.R. Horton, NVR, Taylor Morrison, M/I Homes Earnings Recap for Mortgage Lenders
NewsApr 22, 2026

D.R. Horton, NVR, Taylor Morrison, M/I Homes Earnings Recap for Mortgage Lenders

Mortgage banking units of the nation’s largest homebuilders posted weaker pre‑tax earnings in Q1 2026 as higher rates and affordability concerns dented margins. Despite the slowdown, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported loan applications for new homes up 11% year‑over‑year and...

By National Mortgage News
U.S. Pending Home Sales Uptick in March as Supply Constraints Persist
NewsApr 22, 2026

U.S. Pending Home Sales Uptick in March as Supply Constraints Persist

Pending home sales rose 1.5% in March 2026, indicating lingering demand despite high mortgage rates. Year‑over‑year activity fell 1.1%, highlighting an uneven market recovery. Gains were led by the South, while the Northeast, Midwest and West lagged. Economists warn that...

By World Property Journal
With Optimism Giving Way To More Volatility, Maxim Capital Group Stepping Up Lending
NewsApr 22, 2026

With Optimism Giving Way To More Volatility, Maxim Capital Group Stepping Up Lending

Maxim Capital Group, a 15‑year‑old commercial‑real‑estate bridge lender, is increasing its loan activity in South Florida despite heightened macro‑economic volatility from geopolitical tensions and stagnant Fed rates. The firm recently closed a $70 million loan for a Boca Raton condo project and...

By Bisnow
SL Green’s 1515 Broadway Downgraded as Owner Feels the Sting of Casino Bid Loss
NewsApr 22, 2026

SL Green’s 1515 Broadway Downgraded as Owner Feels the Sting of Casino Bid Loss

SL Green’s flagship Times Square tower, 1515 Broadway, was downgraded by S&P Global after the property lost its casino bid and faces tenant uncertainty. The 57‑story, 1.7 million‑sq‑ft building’s sole occupant, Paramount Global, is considering a space reduction following its sale...

By The Real Deal – Tech
Five per Cent Home Deposit Scheme Fuelling Price Hike, Report Suggests
NewsApr 22, 2026

Five per Cent Home Deposit Scheme Fuelling Price Hike, Report Suggests

The Australian government’s First Home Guarantee, expanded in October 2025 to allow 5% deposits with a loan guarantee, has accelerated price growth for homes under the scheme’s price caps. Cotality data shows eligible properties rose 6.7% in the first six...

By ABC News (Australia) – Business
Term Sheet: BNP Paribas Plans an SRT, a UK Retail CMBS Gets Underway, MERA Eyes Preferred Equity Deals
NewsApr 22, 2026

Term Sheet: BNP Paribas Plans an SRT, a UK Retail CMBS Gets Underway, MERA Eyes Preferred Equity Deals

BNP Paribas is weighing a synthetic risk transfer (SRT) to shed credit exposure, marking the latest European bank to consider such structures. In the UK, a new securitisation of the Westfield Stratford City shopping centre will launch a fresh retail CMBS,...

By Real Estate Capital
Jax Apartment Investor Inks $50.5M Refi
NewsApr 22, 2026

Jax Apartment Investor Inks $50.5M Refi

Beachwold Residential has obtained a $50.5 million first‑mortgage loan to refinance Gran Bay Apartments, a 308‑unit garden‑style community in Jacksonville, Florida. The five‑year, non‑recourse loan was led by Mesa West Capital and arranged by Walker & Dunlop. Gran Bay, built in...

By Connect CRE
RBA Nightmare as 90pc of Banks Hike Mortgage Rates
NewsApr 22, 2026

RBA Nightmare as 90pc of Banks Hike Mortgage Rates

Around 90% of Australian banks have lifted at least one fixed mortgage rate since the Reserve Bank of Australia’s last meeting, signaling aggressive pricing ahead of the May 5 decision. The average variable home‑loan rate has risen to 6.42%, up 0.25...

By Realestate.com.au News
CICT Leans on ‘Bold Acquisitions’ and Asset Recycling to Drive Growth
NewsApr 22, 2026

CICT Leans on ‘Bold Acquisitions’ and Asset Recycling to Drive Growth

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) is pursuing aggressive portfolio upgrades, highlighted by a S$3.9 bn ($2.9 bn) acquisition of Paragon Mall funded through debt, a S$600 m ($444 m) private placement, and the sale of Asia Square Tower 2 for S$2.48 bn ($1.84 bn). The REIT’s recent...

By The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets
More Than 50,000 Home-Purchase Contracts Fell Through in March
NewsApr 22, 2026

More Than 50,000 Home-Purchase Contracts Fell Through in March

In March, nearly 53,000 U.S. home‑purchase contracts fell through, representing 13.4% of pending sales – up from 12.5% a year earlier and the highest March rate since the pandemic‑driven 2020 spike. Cancellations clustered in buyer‑heavy metros such as San Antonio...

By Redfin News
Mortgage Rates Sink Again, and Homebuyers Jump Back In
NewsApr 22, 2026

Mortgage Rates Sink Again, and Homebuyers Jump Back In

Mortgage rates slipped to 6.35% for 30‑year fixed loans, marking a third consecutive weekly decline and a 55‑basis‑point drop from a year ago. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 7.9% jump in total mortgage applications, with purchase‑loan requests up 10%...

By CNBC – US Top News & Analysis
Strong Micro-Market Demand Set to Absorb New Self Storage Assets Across London
NewsApr 22, 2026

Strong Micro-Market Demand Set to Absorb New Self Storage Assets Across London

Savills warns that while London’s self‑storage pipeline is expanding rapidly, supply remains uneven across the city. Strong micro‑market demand—particularly in outer boroughs such as Croydon, Stratford and Hounslow—is expected to absorb the influx of new assets. Vacancy rates have slipped...

By CRE Herald
Commercial Real Estate Market at Turning Point as Vacancies Drop: Report
NewsApr 22, 2026

Commercial Real Estate Market at Turning Point as Vacancies Drop: Report

Canada’s commercial real‑estate market shows its first simultaneous drop in office and industrial vacancy rates since the pandemic, according to Colliers International. Office vacancy fell to 13.6% in Q1 2026, a one‑point year‑over‑year improvement, while industrial vacancy slipped to 3.5%, the...

By Daily Commercial News
Why the Ultrarich Are Shrinking Their Property Portfolios in Favor of Other Investments
NewsApr 22, 2026

Why the Ultrarich Are Shrinking Their Property Portfolios in Favor of Other Investments

Wealthy U.S. households are reducing real‑estate exposure, with the top 10% allocating only 17.1% of assets to property in Q3 2025—down from 20.2% in 2022. Strong stock market gains, especially in AI‑focused S&P 500 equities, have driven overall asset growth while real‑estate...

By Realtor.com News
Automation Boosts Demand for Modern Logistics Space in Europe
NewsApr 22, 2026

Automation Boosts Demand for Modern Logistics Space in Europe

Prologis' latest market analysis predicts that by 2035 nearly half of Europe’s modern warehouses will be equipped with automation technologies. The shift is spurring heightened demand for logistics facilities that feature higher clearances, robust power capacity, and built‑in data connectivity....

By CRE Herald
SA Housing Market Shifts as Buyers Turn Cautious
NewsApr 22, 2026

SA Housing Market Shifts as Buyers Turn Cautious

The Adelaide housing market is cooling as prospective buyers grow cautious amid rising interest rates, fuel costs, and uncertainty over capital‑gains‑tax reforms ahead of the May 12 federal budget. Buyers are gravitating toward inner suburbs and properties close to public...

By Realestate.com.au News
JPMorgan Sees China Property Stabilising, Boosting Outlook for Equities.
NewsApr 22, 2026

JPMorgan Sees China Property Stabilising, Boosting Outlook for Equities.

JPMorgan sees China’s property market approaching a turning point as price declines slow and secondary‑home values rise in dozens of cities. The bank argues that stabilising housing conditions could act as a tailwind for Chinese equities, helping them outperform other...

By ForexLive
Savvy Homeowners Are Paying Off Their Mortgages Before Retirement. You Should Too.
NewsApr 22, 2026

Savvy Homeowners Are Paying Off Their Mortgages Before Retirement. You Should Too.

Homeowners aged 65‑79 are increasingly entering retirement with mortgages, as the share of senior borrowers rose 17% and median debt jumped over 400% between 1989 and 2022. Experts recommend accelerating principal payments, removing private mortgage insurance, or using a loan...

By Realtor.com News
Getty Realty Corp (GTY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsApr 22, 2026

Getty Realty Corp (GTY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Getty Realty Corp reported Q2 2025 results, showing a 9.9% increase in annualized base rent to $204 million and a 1.7% rise in AFFO per share to $0.59. The company accelerated capital deployment, closing $95.5 million of investments YTD at an initial...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Eastgroup Properties Inc (EGP) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsApr 22, 2026

Eastgroup Properties Inc (EGP) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Eastgroup Properties reported a robust first quarter, deploying $403 million in acquisitions across 100 properties at a 7.1% weighted cap rate—the highest quarterly volume since 2022. Development activity accelerated with two new projects ($18 million) and nine under construction ($71 million), while disposals...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Century Communities Inc (CCS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsApr 22, 2026

Century Communities Inc (CCS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Century Communities posted a record 2,702 net orders in Q4 2025, a 13% sequential increase, and achieved an all‑time 84% mortgage capture rate. Incentive levels surged to 1,300 basis points, pushing average sales price down 5% and compressing GAAP homebuilding...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
BTL Investors Remain Committed as Yields Shows Signs of Improvement
NewsApr 21, 2026

BTL Investors Remain Committed as Yields Shows Signs of Improvement

A new Kensington Mortgages BTL Barometer shows 84% of limited‑company landlords expect rental yields to rise over the next year, with 89% confident about the sector’s outlook. Despite pressure from higher mortgage costs, operating expenses and looming regulation, 80% anticipate...

By Property Industry Eye
Debt-Pressured Landlords Push Rental Stock Onto Sales Market
NewsApr 21, 2026

Debt-Pressured Landlords Push Rental Stock Onto Sales Market

Rising mortgage costs, tighter credit and the new Renters’ Rights Act are prompting debt‑dependent landlords to off‑load privately rented assets, feeding a growing flow of rental stock into the sales market. The sell‑off is most pronounced among smaller, highly leveraged...

By Property Industry Eye
Morningstar DBRS Assigns Credit Rating to the Mortgage Loan Made to Chapel Hills East LLC
NewsApr 21, 2026

Morningstar DBRS Assigns Credit Rating to the Mortgage Loan Made to Chapel Hills East LLC

Morningstar DBRS assigned a BBB (high) rating with a Stable trend to the $18.5 million, 5.95% interest‑only mortgage loan due 2034 on Chapel Hills East LLC. The loan is secured by a 224,733‑sq‑ft, fully‑leased community shopping center in Colorado Springs, anchored...

By DBRS Morningstar – Research/News
Industrial Land Prices Flat as Chinese Investors Sell Up
NewsApr 21, 2026

Industrial Land Prices Flat as Chinese Investors Sell Up

Industrial land prices in Thailand held steady in Q1 2026 as Chinese investors flooded the market with second‑hand plots after regulatory crackdowns halted their leasing or self‑use plans. The average asking price stayed at 8.3 million baht per rai (about $252,000), unchanged...

By Bangkok Post – Investment (subset within Business)
U.S. CMBS Q1 2026 Maturity Research
NewsApr 21, 2026

U.S. CMBS Q1 2026 Maturity Research

The payoff rate for fixed‑rate CMBS loans maturing in Q1 2026 slipped to 60.0%, down from 61.7% in the prior quarter. Retail‑backed loans lagged further, posting a 51.2% payoff rate. Morningstar projects Q2 2026 payoff to fall between 55% and 60%, with...

By DBRS Morningstar – Research/News
Biotech's Outlook Brightens, But Lab Landlords Face Deepening Vacancies, Falling Rents
NewsApr 21, 2026

Biotech's Outlook Brightens, But Lab Landlords Face Deepening Vacancies, Falling Rents

Biotech funding and IPO activity surged in early 2026, with venture capital raising $7.5 billion in Q1 and several large IPOs exceeding $300 million. Despite this optimism, life‑science lab real estate remains strained: nationwide vacancy climbed to 23.2% and asking rents slipped...

By Bisnow
$40M Loan Retires Maturing Debt on Two LA Industrial Properties
NewsApr 21, 2026

$40M Loan Retires Maturing Debt on Two LA Industrial Properties

Gantry secured a $40 million permanent loan to retire maturing debt on two cross‑collateralized industrial properties in Los Angeles. The 203,000‑square‑foot PODS warehouse in Vernon and the 95,000‑square‑foot Quixote Studios soundstage in Pacoima are both 100% occupied by single‑tenant users. The...

By Connect CRE
World Cup Host Cities See Vacation Rental Bookings Surge up to 58% During Tournament
NewsApr 21, 2026

World Cup Host Cities See Vacation Rental Bookings Surge up to 58% During Tournament

Short‑term rental bookings in the United States are surging ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with June and July reservations 15.2% and 17.1% higher than last year. AirDNA data shows host cities averaging a 66% demand increase, and markets...

By Realtor.com News
Home Prices Race Ahead of Incomes, Leaving No Major US City Affordable
NewsApr 21, 2026

Home Prices Race Ahead of Incomes, Leaving No Major US City Affordable

A new Best Interest Financial and Clever Real Estate analysis finds the median U.S. home now costs $414,900—over five times the median household income of $81,604, yielding a 5.08 price‑to‑income ratio. Since 1980, home values have surged 551% while incomes...

By Mortgage Professional America
Progressive Real Estate Brokers $13.5 Million Sale of Multi-Tenant Retail Center in Metro Los Angeles
NewsApr 21, 2026

Progressive Real Estate Brokers $13.5 Million Sale of Multi-Tenant Retail Center in Metro Los Angeles

Progressive Real Estate Partners brokered the $13.5 million sale of The Shops at Walnut Hills Plaza, a 37,173‑square‑foot, fully‑leased retail center in Walnut, California, about 23 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The property, built in 1983, hosts 19 tenants ranging from auto...

By Shopping Center Business
The Tables Have Turned: Florida and Texas Are the Biggest Losers in the Housing Market as Ohio Emerges a Surprise...
NewsApr 21, 2026

The Tables Have Turned: Florida and Texas Are the Biggest Losers in the Housing Market as Ohio Emerges a Surprise...

The post‑pandemic housing boom that lifted Florida and Texas is now reversing, turning those Sunbelt states into the market’s biggest losers. Redfin data shows a nationwide buyer’s market, with sellers outnumbering buyers by 43% in March, while Ohio’s metros remain...

By Yahoo Finance – Finance News
The Tables Have Turned: Florida and Texas Are the Biggest Losers in the Housing Market as Ohio Emerges a Surprise...
NewsApr 21, 2026

The Tables Have Turned: Florida and Texas Are the Biggest Losers in the Housing Market as Ohio Emerges a Surprise...

The post‑pandemic housing market is reversing, with Sunbelt metros like Florida and Texas slipping into deep buyer’s markets while Ohio’s Midwestern cities gain traction. Redfin data shows sellers outnumber buyers by up to 148% in Miami, contrasted with modest imbalances...

By Fortune
First Closing of Principal Discount Tool Gives Banks, CUs a Lock-In Exit
NewsApr 21, 2026

First Closing of Principal Discount Tool Gives Banks, CUs a Lock-In Exit

Takara’s Discount for Real Estate Affordability and Mobility (DREAM) completed its first closing, giving a Chicago couple a $41,000 principal discount on their mortgage. The discount is funded by Treasury securities held in a trust, allowing the lender to receive...

By National Mortgage News
Safehold Working to Fill Affordable Housing Financing Gap in Texas & Beyond
NewsApr 21, 2026

Safehold Working to Fill Affordable Housing Financing Gap in Texas & Beyond

Safehold, Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) is using its modern 99‑year ground‑lease model to close the financing gap for affordable housing, starting with a 348‑unit development in Austin slated for 2028. The deal marks Safehold’s first Texas affordable project and its 20th...

By Nareit
Redfin Shows Home Prices Barely Rising
NewsApr 21, 2026

Redfin Shows Home Prices Barely Rising

Redfin’s Home Price Index shows U.S. home prices rising just 0.1% month‑over‑month in March, marking the third consecutive month of minimal growth. Year‑over‑year prices increased 1.9%, the slowest pace since 2012. While 13 of the 46 large metros recorded price...

By Mortgage Professional America
March Pending Home Sales Climb 1.5% as Inventory Grows
NewsApr 21, 2026

March Pending Home Sales Climb 1.5% as Inventory Grows

Pending home sales increased 1.5% in March, even as mortgage rates rose to about 6.3% by month‑end. New listings surged 21.2% to 439,000, providing the strongest inventory boost in years, while the median list price fell 2.2% year‑over‑year. The South...

By Realtor.com Research
Park Slope Townhouse with Rooftop Hot Tub Scores Brooklyn’s Top Contract
NewsApr 21, 2026

Park Slope Townhouse with Rooftop Hot Tub Scores Brooklyn’s Top Contract

Brooklyn’s luxury market saw its highest‑value contract last week when a renovated Park Slope townhouse at 265 Sixth Avenue closed at $6 million, topping a week that generated $76 million across 25 properties. The home, a 4,000‑square‑foot brownstone with four bedrooms, three...

By The Real Deal – Tech
$4B Affordable Housing Initiative Launches in New York City
NewsApr 21, 2026

$4B Affordable Housing Initiative Launches in New York City

New York City announced a four‑year, $4 billion Housing Investment Initiative, doubling pension fund allocations to affordable housing. The plan earmarks $750 million for mixed‑income development and office‑to‑housing conversions, $500 million for a public‑private apartment rehabilitation program, and additional funds for large‑scale projects...

By Smart Cities Dive