ANNAPOLIS, MD-The good news is that the industry appears to have reached a bottom and there is a rise in construction starts for senior housing.

STAMFORD, CT-The forthcoming lease accounting change 'is going to be a game-changer for real estate companies.'

VIENNA, VA-Jones Lang LaSalle foresees the 1,000-unit portfolio trading at a 6.25% cap rate.

ROSSLYN, VA-Although they prefer multifamily, life companies also have an appetite for office and mixed-use. 

WASHINGTON, DC-The move is expected to put some downward pressure on mortgage and corporate debt rates.

WASHINGTON, DC-Unlike Fannie Mae, nonperforming loans at Freddie Mac are continuing to rise. 

WASHINGTON, DC-The industry is also uneasy about the uncertainty resulting from the hyper-partisan political environment.

BETHESDA, MD-The company has been on a tear in agency lending, especially after its merger with Column Guaranteed last year.