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Technology embraced by commercial real estate brokers and property management companies alike

Commercial real estate brokers are unlocking the benefits of mobile technology.

According to a National Real Estate Investor article, commercial real estate professionals are incorporating technology into their daily functions to improve client relationships, analysis and management.

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After recession, commercial property management companies must shift focus toward continuity

With natural disasters on the rise, commercial real estate companies need continuity strategy.

In a post-recession market, commercial real estate companies must shift focus to business continuity strategy.

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Fannie Mae continues mortgage-backed securities deliveries

Fannie Mae noted that mortgage-backed securities deliveries rose during the third quarter.

Many property management companies who deal with multifamily properties may have received mortgage-backed securities during the third quarter, as Fannie Mae reported it continued to issue high levels during that period.

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CMBS delinquency rate falls in September

The commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rate recently declined.

The level of delinquencies for commercial mortgage-backed securities declined during September, according to a report from Trepp.

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Outstanding CRE debt fell during Q2

Commercial real estate debt dropped in the second quarter.

Property management companies have been able to pay down outstanding debt this year, as the total figure for commercial and multifamily mortgages dropped more than $10 billion during the second quarter, according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association.

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Terrorism risk insurance important for many companies on 9/11 anniversary

The National Association of Realtors argued the need for terrorism risk insurance in Congress.

The National Association of Realtors recently had representatives speak to Congress explaining that some property management companies should look at terrorism risk insurance, which is just one type of a wide range of general commercial insurance options available on the market.

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Intelligent building becoming more popular than ever

While the idea of intelligent buildings has been around for decades, the practice of making buildings with these qualities has recently become much more vital for both investors and commercial property managers.

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Vacancy rates continue to drop

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods recently released a report that showed commercial property managers have experienced a decline in vacancy rates, which may help increase stability.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods recently released a report that showed commercial property managers have experienced a decline in vacancy rates, which may help increase stability.

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Industry experts upbeat about improving housing market, job growth

The housing market is expected to improve through the next couple of years.

The National Association for Business Economists released a report which showed that property management companies may experience improved industry growth for the rest of 2012 and next year.

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Fed’s debt sale could jumpstart the industry

A recent sale of debt by the Federal Reserve could improve the industry.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York recently sold $7.5 billion in commercial real estate debt, which could help improve the market for commercial real estate companies, according to TheStreet.

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