Asset Allocation
Commercial Real Estate Faces ‘Staring Contest’
Even if interest rates stop going up, CRE investors face years of fine margins and crucial risk calculations.
Tag: Mortgages
Asset Allocation
Why Apartment REITs Are Primed to Move Up
In the push for alts, the beaten-up multi-family segment is gaining popularity, says research shop Green Street.
How Realistic Is Getting Inflation Back to Near 2%?
A lot of wise souls think that goal is achievable—despite the heavy weather blocking the way.
Asset Allocation
CDPQ Invests in M3 Mortgage Group
The Canadian institutional investor has almost 10% of its portfolio invested in real estate.
Shiller: Today’s Housing Boom Will End, But Slowly
The market won’t collapse all at once, yet the dip still will be painful, economist says.
Asset Allocation
Special Report: Why Mortgage-Backed Securities Will Shrug Off Higher Rates
These bonds, undergirded by pools of home loans, benefit from the zest to nest, federal support, and other forces.
How ABS Survived the March Wipeout and Staged a Comeback
Asset-backed securities, the runt of fixed income, boast sturdy cash flows, among other worthy attributes.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
30% of Home Mortgages Could Default, Moody’s Warns
If virus-fueled economic crunch lasts through summer, look out, says economist Mark Zandi.
Housing Market Is Still Sluggish, 10 Years After Crisis
Higher mortgage costs and a supply shortage are problems, though demand is decent.
Research
Mortgages, Cars, Credit Cards Drive Household Debt Higher
US household debt has surged more than 15% in just four years.