📊 CRE in 3: Q3 Issuance Rises + Linneman's Outlook + Home Buyer Pessimism


⭐️ 1. Market Moves

Overview: CMBS issuance climbs to $30.7B signaling confidence, Linneman sees up to three 2025 cuts, and 73% of Americans say it’s a bad time to buy.

1. Q3 Issuance Rising: CMBS issuance hit $30.7B in Q3 2025, driven by single-borrower deals, putting annual volume on pace for the strongest year since 2007.

➡️ Why it matters: Strong CMBS activity signals renewed liquidity and investor confidence in CRE debt.

2. Linneman’s Outlook: Economist Peter Linneman told Walker & Dunlop’s webcast the Fed may cut rates three times by 2025 as housing and CRE data stay uncertain.

➡️ Why it matters: Expecting more rate cuts could spur new CRE lending and investment.

3. Home Buyer Pessimism: Fannie Mae’s September survey shows 73% of Americans think it’s a bad time to buy, as affordability and mortgage rates strain confidence.

➡️ Why it matters: Weak housing sentiment signals affordability stress that could cool CRE demand.


📈 2. Chart to Watch

Multifamily construction starts have plunged to decade lows, tightening future supply and supporting a stronger performance outlook for existing and stabilized assets.

➡️ Why it matters: Lower supply cushions rents and occupancy, boosting multifamily investment resilience.


💰 3. Capital To Know

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  • Program - Workforce Housing Development Program – Site Acquisition Parameters
  • Structure – GP or Co-GP
  • Transaction Characteristics – Acquisition or structured purchase
  • Equity Check Size - $15,000,000 - $30,000,000
  • Sectors – Workforce housing development sites
  • Target Markets (including surrounding areas) – NY, NJ, CT, Philadelphia, Boston
  • Entitlements – Fully entitled for 145-350 units multifamily; 150-250k SF ZFA
  • Area Characteristics – Transit oriented, submarket rents of $80+ PSF
  • Site Conditions – Brownfields considered
  • Conversions – Considered
  • Project Timeline – Shovel ready within 12 months

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