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Collateralized loan obligations -- the erstwhile CDOs -- have re-emerged and are adding more liquidity for borrowers seeking flexible and bridge loans.

Colliers has acquired 75% of Harrison Street, with the senior management team of Harrison Street owning the balance of the equity.

So far CMBS volume is tracking better than issuance in the same period in 2017.

The offering was oversubscribed by institutional investors from around the world.

These vehicles have been growing in popularity for years but in the last 12 months activity has jumped.

The transactions illustrate the rapid strides advanced analytics and reporting and artificial technology are making into the commercial real estate space.

Morningstar believes that the flattening yield curve is not necessarily predicting an economic downturn.

Kite Realty has contributed three properties to a joint venture with TH Real Estate in exchange for a 20% ownership interest.