Insights
Powell Holds Rates Steady, Trump Nominates Replacement Chair
Recent headlines surrounding the Federal Reserve have varied. On the monetary policy front, macroeconomic conditions appear solid, with tariff-driven inflation concerns largely overstated and unemployment…

January 17, 2025
A New Phase in Macro Policy: Ready Position
• It’ll be slower going lower. Have we entered “The Pause?”• December Core CPI print eases from the month prior, a positive sign for markets.• Strong nonfarm payrolls and unemployment…

December 20, 2024
December FOMC Meeting – A Hawkish Cut
The FOMC concluded their final meeting of the year on Wednesday, where committee members voted 11-1 to cut rates by 25 basis points.

December 18, 2024
Berkadia’s 15th Anniversary Celebration: The Founding Voices
We are excited to spotlight “Berkadia’s Founding Voices,” a tribute to the dedicated individuals who have been with us since the very beginning. These remarkable team members have played a…

December 6, 2024
Looking Ahead – A Strong Case for Multifamily
• Absorptions projected to outpace completions in 2025• Cap rates are beginning to compress as vacancy rates fall• Stagnant rent growth set to uptick as wages continue to increase U.S.…

December 5, 2024
Signs of Investor Optimism for Seniors Housing in 2025
As we near the end of 2024, there has been a noticeable shift in optimism in U.S. commercial real estate, particularly in seniors housing where market and operational fundamentals continue…

December 4, 2024
Berkadia & NYU Stern Host Inaugural Multifamily Investment Case Competition
Berkadia and NYU Stern partnered to create the inaugural Multifamily Investment Case Competition, held from November 14-16.

November 22, 2024
Agency CMBS Spreads –Tightening into Year-End
Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) trading spreads are currently at multiyear tight levels.

November 21, 2024
Berkadia Medical & Life Science’s Sabrina Solomiany Joins Knight Frank Global Healthcare Business Line Meeting
Berkadia Senior Managing Director and Head of Medical & Life Sciences, Sabrina Solomiany, traveled to London for two of healthcare events.

November 20, 2024
BeEngaged Quarterly Event: Navigating the Current Market State and Embracing Technological Advancements in Seniors Housing and HUD
Berkadia recently held their BeEngaged Quarterly event, bringing together industry experts to discuss the current market state.

November 18, 2024
FHFA’s 2025 Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps Continue to Focus on Mission-Driven Housing
Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the 2025 multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
