⭐️ 1. Market MovesOverview: 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 WatchMultifamily 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 KnowCirrus is a real estate investment management firm committed to developing long-term borrower, partner and investor relationships that result in mutual benefit and shared success.
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⭐️ 1. Market Moves Overview: Fed cuts boost CRE optimism with cap rates easing, office recovery hinges on Class A demand, and new-home sales surge 20% on lower rates. 1. Fresh Appetite: Fed cuts are boosting CRE optimism, with lower debt costs fueling capital inflows, tighter spreads, and early signs of sector-by-sector cap rate compression. ➡️ Why it matters: Falling rates may revive CRE deal flow and repricing opportunities. 2. Flight to Quality: National office vacancy sits at 18.7%, with...
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