Real Estate Caught In ESG Tug Of War
Despite a growing backlash in recent years against environmental, social and governance factors in business strategy, attorneys say that, in the near term, real estate companies may not be abandoning ESG — although they have been adjusting their behavior.
New EB-5 Investors Rushing In Amid 'Gold Card' Uncertainty
Questions about the future of the EB-5 visa program have ushered in a "rush" of investors amid concerns that the minimum investment threshold could rise roughly five-fold under the Trump administration's so-called Gold Card program.
Multifamily CMBS Delinquency Jumps In March, Report Shows
The delinquency rate for commercial mortgage-backed securities connected to multifamily properties is the highest it's been since 2015, according to a Tuesday report from business research firm Trepp.
Real Estate Caught In ESG Tug Of War
Despite a growing backlash in recent years against environmental, social and governance factors in business strategy, attorneys say that, in the near term, real estate companies may not be abandoning ESG — although they have been adjusting their behavior.
New EB-5 Investors Rushing In Amid 'Gold Card' Uncertainty
Questions about the future of the EB-5 visa program have ushered in a "rush" of investors amid concerns that the minimum investment threshold could rise roughly five-fold under the Trump administration's so-called Gold Card program.
Multifamily CMBS Delinquency Jumps In March, Report Shows
The delinquency rate for commercial mortgage-backed securities connected to multifamily properties is the highest it's been since 2015, according to a Tuesday report from business research firm Trepp.
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