In an effort to become more competitively involved in the small balance loan market and to further support affordable housing, Freddie Mac on October 9, 2014 launched a Small Balance Loan Platform (“SBL”) to purchase and securitize small multifamily loans. A number of changes have been made to underwriting requirements that lenders and their borrowers should be aware of.

NEW YORK CITY—“There can be no doubt that a discussion about corporate social responsibility takes place with almost every occupancy decision made today, “ says Eric Duchon, sustainability strategies director at Cushman & Wakefield.

MIAMI—CBRE's Jack Fraker offers capital providers eight ways to differentiate themselves in a competitive market.

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust and The Macerich Company will hold a grand opening Tuesday, October 28, of The Gallery's new anchor tenant, Century 21 Department Store, in approximately 95,000 square feet on the corner of 8th and Market Streets in Philadelphia.