Drew H. McCreery

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Drew H. McCreery serves as Technical Director of Agency Services at Partner Engineering and Science, Inc., where he is responsible for the overall quality and consistency of Property Condition and Environmental reports associated with the Agency Lenders including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Drew has over 20 years of experience providing project, engineering, and architectural consulting services focused on due diligence and construction management for clients around the country. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and has a Bachelor of Architecture from California State Polytechnic University of Pomona. Drew frequently shares his deep knowledge of the policy, regulatory, and quality requirements as they pertain to the agency lending landscape through blogs, articles, and speaking engagements. He holds a BA in architecture from California State Polytechnic University of Pomona and pursued Architectural Studies at the National Technical University of Athens, Greece.

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New Radon Sampling Requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Multifamily Loans

January 30, 2023

The FHFA's updated requirements will go into effect for loan applications received after June 30, 2023.
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Agency Lending: Updated Guides, New Caps for 2023

January 3, 2023

Recent guide updates and revisions to "mission-driven" standards will affect Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily lenders and borrowers in 2023.
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Changes Ahead for Multifamily Borrowers

July 27, 2022

Since mid-2021, inflation has reached its fastest pace in four decades. As we enter the second half of 2022, we're seeing inflation deter some borrowers…
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LIHTC, Construction, and Green, Oh My!

January 10, 2022

While pursuing green financing on an affordable housing deal seems like an extra level of complication, broader benefits and cumulative savings may make the effort worthwhile.
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FHFA to Increase Multifamily Radon Sampling Requirements

August 23, 2021

(Editor's note: This article is no longer up to date or accurate regarding FHFA's radon requirements. Refer to a more recent article here.) The Federal…
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Making Sense of Accessibility Laws in Multifamily Transactions

January 28, 2020

Complex regulatory nuances require guidance from Certified Access Specialists.
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Fannie/Freddie Due Diligence: Four Things to Know

August 22, 2019

The GSEs have not made many changes to their guides this year. Here are a few points that may have slipped under your radar.
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Fannie Mae Takes Important Step to Align Agency Seismic Requirements

August 29, 2017

Fannie Mae has just updated its guidance related to seismic risk analysis. The new guide now references the ASTM guides E2026-16a Standard Guide for…

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Navigating a New Normal in Business Travel

From Placer Labs Inc.

The travel industry experienced a critical disruption with the pandemic. This white paper explores the lingering effects of the pandemic, takes a closer look at evolving traveler behavior, and analyzes what the resulting impacts are on foot traffic and surrounding businesses.

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The Retail Quarterly Index Report

From Placer Labs Inc.

This Q4 retail quarterly index report reveals how economic headwinds impacted key retail CRE categories during the critical holiday shopping season, and what their performance tells us about consumer behavior and brick-and-mortar retail in the year ahead.

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10 Top Retail Brands to Watch in 2023

From Placer Labs Inc.

Retailers faced a wide range of challenges in 2022. Yet, these 10 retail brands prove there are many untapped opportunities in the year ahead. Download this whitepaper to learn which top retail CRE brands are poised for big things in 2023.

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Navigating interest rate disruption: How real-time data can facilitate better CRE decisions amid volatility

From PwC

The current commercial real estate (CRE) landscape faces disruption from economic and geopolitical fallout. What does this mean for CRE professionals? Download this eBook and learn how CRE professionals can proactively manage economic challenges by leveraging the power of data.

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