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AUGUST 20, 2019

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Life Companies Find CRE Lending Opportunities in a Volatile Market

By Beth Mattson-Teig, Contributing Writer

A few life companies have tapped the brakes on lending amid interest rate volatility and are waiting for things to smooth out, but the majority remain active participants, notes Jeffrey Erxleben, executive vice president/regional managing director at NorthMarq Capital, a commercial real estate debt and equity provider. “A lot of life companies view some of the volatility in the market today as a good opportunity to pick up good commercial loans that are out there. So, we see them being pretty aggressive,” says Erxleben.

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Multifamily

Apartment Occupancy Level Hits a New High

By Bendix Anderson, Contributing Writer

Despite more than a decade of strong growth under its belt, the apartment sector occupancy rate continues to hit new highs. "Terrific absorption has pushed occupancy upward to highs for this economic cycle," say Greg Willett, chief economist for RealPage Inc., a provider of property management software and services.

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The Industrial Boom Continues, But for How Long?

Sponsored by SIOR

For major industrial markets across the United States, there is very little indication that current momentum will cease any time soon. 

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NREI Wire

WeWork Gets Tax Rebate Meant for Its Small-Business Tenants

Bloomberg

The rebate for WeWork’s U.K. properties stems from the fact the company charges its tenants a flat rate, including an upfront property tax payment.

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Millford, Ct. Officials Restrict Self-Storage Development Following Moratorium

Inside Self-Storage

The local zoning board will restrict new self-storage projects in the Housatonic Design District.

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10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (August 20, 2019)

By NREI Staff

The Wall Street Journal compares WeWork and its competitor IWG. Opportunity zones and co-working spaces lure start-ups and investors looking for companies to back, reports The New York Times. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

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