The GSE's chief economist notes that consumer spending, traditionally the largest contributor to economic growth, is "sluggish and is lagging positive consumer sentiment and solid hiring.”

The privatization values the industrial landlord, whose holdings include about 200 million square feet in the US, at US$11.6 billion.

More than 30% of pre-2009 CMBS is now delinquent, but that compares to a 0.19% delinquency rate for newer issues, says Fitch Ratings.

Independent director James L. Nelson is set to succeed Scott Bowman at the net lease REIT in mid-August.

Indicators including the Dodge Momentum Index and Architectural Billings Index point to steady, stable increases over the past year.

A10 Capital's single-family rental platform is designed to support incremental portfolio growth for smaller investors, says the lender's Shawn Henry.

Prospective buyers of the landmark hotel reportedly have included the Qatar Investment Authority and a consortium of Saudi and British investors.

“REITs continue to provide very attractive valuations with both yield spreads and price-to-net asset value spreads firmly in the bullish parts of their historical ranges,” says Brad Case at NAREIT.