Insights
A Dual Mandate Double Feature
The job of the Federal Reserve is straightforward: keep the U.S. economy on solid footing with good growth. Through the Federal Open Market Committee, the…

April 4, 2025
Liberation Day Volatility
Global markets have been sent into a tailspin following U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff declaration. China has reacted with a retaliatory 34% tariff on all imports from the…

April 4, 2025
Bracket Breakdown: A Deep Dive into Student Housing Needs Among March Madness Universities
In honor of the 2025 March Madness Tournament, let’s examine how all 64 schools that made the tournament stack up in a bracket, comparing the percentage of students requiring off-campus…

March 26, 2025
Swift Changes Under New Leadership: Director Pulte Reshapes FHFA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac
Following his Senate confirmation on March 13, Bill Pulte has initiated a series of significant changes as the new Director of the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), including both…

March 21, 2025
March FOMC Meeting – Kick the Can
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) held their March meeting on Wednesday, where committee members voted to hold the Fed funds rate steady in the 4.25%–4.50% range. The FOMC decision…

March 20, 2025
Navigating the Future of Seniors Housing: Key Investment and Development Insights
As the seniors housing sector continues to evolve, investors and developers are keenly observing trends that promise robust returns and growth opportunities.

March 18, 2025
2025 Inaugural Multifamily Investment Sentiment Survey: Opportunities and Trends to Watch
Berkadia launched the first edition of the Inaugural Multifamily Investment Sentiment Survey.

February 28, 2025
Bond Market Rips, Treasury Rates Fall to Lowest Point of the Year
Treasury yields slid to their lowest levels of the year on Friday as recent economic prints suggest a cooling U.S. economy. The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE),…

February 20, 2025
2025 Powerhouse Poll: Insights Shaping the Year Ahead
As we step into 2025, we are excited to release our eighth annual Multifamily Powerhouse Poll Outlook.

February 14, 2025
Mixed Messages – Inflation Sparks in January While Retail Sales Slump
The Fed’s New Year’s resolution—to continue to decrease inflation to their 2% goal—faced a setback this month. The January Consumer Price Index (CPI) figure increased for the fourth straight month,…

February 3, 2025
Be Berkadia Spotlight: Hannah Farmer
Today we’re shining the spotlight on the Talent Acquisition Partner Hannah Farmer, to learn more about her role at Berkadia.
