Market: National

Banks’ reliance on “extend and pretend” is under scrutiny as double defaults on commercial loans climb, signaling potential long-term risks.

Blackstone will take Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (ROIC) private in an all-cash acquisition valued at roughly $4 billion.

For the first time in 3 years, US apartment demand is showing signs of recovery, with stabilizing vacancies and potential rent growth in 2025.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac both reported rising delinquencies in Q3 2024, driven by economic pressures and an unfolding mortgage fraud investigation.

Apartment REITs are betting big on a market rebound as supply pressures ease — and 2025 could be their comeback year.

Across U.S. cities, self-storage providers are repurposing industrial and retail buildings, now making up 9% of the nation’s storage space.