Insights
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
The Federal Reserve is in desperate need of a timeout. Just five weeks ago, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) was content with the state…

April 25, 2025
Agency CMBS Spreads Find Stability in Turbulent Bond Market
Agency CMBS spreads have found stability in the market following early April widening. Strong demand for Agency CMBS paper has driven spreads to tighten ~5bps across tenors this week and…

April 24, 2025
Backed by the Best: Shannon Wilson
At Berkadia, we redefine commercial real estate by offering long-term investments through our mortgage bankers and investment sales advisors. Our producers are industry experts with diverse backgrounds and exceptional market…

April 8, 2025
Be Berkadia Spotlight: Pattie Kurnik
At Berkadia, our success is built upon the talent and hard work of a broad, diversely skilled team. From analysts to loan closing specialists to managing directors, each of our…

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),…
