MBA — Serious about reform — Not that depressed, but certainly humble
My takeaway from this week’s conference was the Mortgage Bankers Association is absolutely serious about enacting reform at every level. […]
MBA Conference Draws Protesters
I headed into San Francisco this morning for the opening session of the 95th Annual Mortgage Bankers Association Conference and
Metallica Death Magnetic Private Show
Last night we were privileged to see Metallica play a final practice show before starting the Death Magnetic World Tour.
Blue Angels: Burning fuel and pulling Gs
Seeing the Blue Angels perform over San Francisco Bay makes me proud to be a taxpayer! In the world of
The Mother of All RFPs
Politics and the CMBS industry have become sudden (and strange) bedfellows, but recent developments may help bring open transparency to
What a Week to be in San Francisco
This week is one of my favorites. The Blue Angels are coming to town, and the weather is looking nice.
What a Week to be in New York
I had four days at the Tribeca Grand this week, and it has felt a little bit like September 11,
From foreclosures to recurring revenue: Jim’s early career
When I graduated from Boston College in 1989, I had no idea I was beginning an adventure that would position
What’s in a name?
In May at the MBA tech conference in Chicago, I laid out the CMBS.com master plan to Mike Lipson of
Black Monday and champagne?
Two major events today: Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, and Bank of America went live on Backshop. — — —
