CMSA Investor Conference: Parting thoughts
This year’s CMSA conference was a lot less depressing than I expected. Not because there’s any sense that the market […]
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Notes from the CMSA Investor Conference: Investor Forum
The much anticipated investor forum was a bit disappointing. I agreed with almost everything they said, and I liked the
Commercial Real Estate Values to Decline by 30% to 50%
I have seen that headline a few times, but I never really believed it. I do now.
CMSA Europe Conference, Day 2: Not all negative
On Wednesday morning, my “happy” post-election emotion was replaced with a toxic combination of hangover and jet lag. I hit
CMSA Promoting European IRP Version 2
What a week to be in London! I find myself in London on this historical election night. I am attending
NatCity was bought by PNC Today
So far during this consolidation, our enterprise software business has been coping pretty well. Bank of America buying Countrywide and
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
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 New York
I had four days at the Tribeca Grand this week, and it has felt a little bit like September 11,
