Conflicting Signals

Conflicting Signals

The U.S. capital markets are showing renewed momentum amid economic uncertainty, supported by strong liquidity and record-setting CMBS activity. Investors are preparing to deploy sidelined capital as loan maturities, restructurings, and a stronger fundraising...
Navigating CRE Lending in a Shifting Interest Rate Environment

Navigating CRE Lending in a Shifting Interest Rate Environment

As interest rate volatility, regulatory pressure, and economic uncertainty converge in 2025, community banks and credit unions are recalibrating their approach to real estate lending. In this new interview, Colliers Capital Markets and Darling Consulting Group explore...
U.S. Interest Rate Policy Lagging Many Global Markets

U.S. Interest Rate Policy Lagging Many Global Markets

• The Federal Reserve has been more restrained in its policy movements relative to other nations and global regions.• While rates in the U.S., Canada, and the UK were similar at the start of 2022, they have diverged of late.• Rate cuts are improving the spreads...
U.S. Interest Rate Policy Lagging Many Global Markets

Value Growth Signals the Start of a New Investment Cycle

• Signs are pointing to CRE values bottoming and a recovery emerging.• The buyer pool is getting deeper, and valuation requests continue to increase, implying continued market activity.• Data from CoStar, Green Street, MSCI, Moody’s, and NCREIF can help support...
U.S. Interest Rate Policy Lagging Many Global Markets

MSCI Q1 Update: Volume Up 17% YOY

• Investors deployed $92.5 billion into the major asset classes in Q1, a 17% increase from a year ago.• However, fewer properties are transacting, with asset trades down 12% from last year.• Multifamily is the leader in both volume and year-over-year gains.• After two...