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Consumer price index stable in April

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that consumer prices did not fluctuate in April when compared to the previous month, which could have continued implications for the rental market.

Architectural Billings Index slips up during April

The American Institute of Architects released a report which showed that architecture billings declined during April.

Property managers should go out of their way to welcome new tenants

While many people typically just sign a lease and move into their new dwelling, it may help to have a little reassurance and aid from their commercial property managers, according to Jessica Fiur, news editor of Multi-Housing News.

Multifamily mortgage originations jump to start 2012

More property management companies may be purchasing multifamily properties, as the number of mortgage originations for these jumped during the first quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Favorable mortgage conditions helping CRE improvements

Housing experts recently noted at a financial summit that the commercial real estate market has been aided by consistent improvements in debt financing and continued low mortgage rates, according to Multi-Housing News.

Multifamily market may boom in 2012

Property management companies may experience a positive upturn in the multifamily market this year, according to a report from Cassidy Turley.

Survey: CRE sector growing, but still vulnerable

Improvements continue to be made in the commercial real estate markets, but confidence in continual growth in the sector is weak, according to results of the latest Real Estate Roundtable survey.

Bernanke: CRE lending ‘strained,’ loan quality ‘weak’

Improvements are needed in the commercial real estate lending market, according to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who cited poor fundamentals across the board for the sector.

Three green commercial certification systems pass initial government screening

Commercial property managers may want to consider using one of three types of energy efficiency certification systems that were recently highlighted by the federal government.

Lending practices may be hurting CRE progress, says NAR

The National Association of Realtors noted that the commercial real estate industry has been hurt by the lending practices of banks, and this may have stunted recovery in 2011.