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With Americas head Kevin R. Smith due to retire from PGIM Real Estate in March, Cathy Marcus and Alfonso Munk have taken on additional duties while retaining their current titles.

And most observers believe that the market is no longer seller orientated in regard to pricing, and has instead moved to neutral.

"When you look at potential disruptions, you don't even need to go to the future," TCW's Iman Brivanlou tells GlobeSt.com. "You can look at what's already happened."

It looks as though neither of the GSEs will meet their multifamily cap for the year. Despite that, Freddie Mac's 2017 was marked by growth and innovation.

The joint venture of CPPIB, GIC and the Scion Group now controls 73 student housing communities in 52 leading university markets.

The apartment REIT's news about its medical office portfolio capped a busy Tuesday of acquisition and disposition announcements in the healthcare space.

Homeowners are beginning to feel like they're prisoners in their own homes due to the dearth of supply, but housing starts appear to be increasing. GlobeSt.com speaks with First American's Mark Fleming about these trends.

FHFA Director Mel Watt testified before Congress this past October that Fannie and Freddie needed some form of capital buffer to protect against short-term operating losses.