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The Lede
Office Vacancy Rates Show First Decline Since 2007
The average office vacancy rate in United States central business districts declined for the first time since 2007, said Cushman & Wakefield, New York.
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MBA Commercial/Multifamily Update
This message highlights MBA's recent Commercial and Multifamily activities aimed at meeting your business needs.
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MBA Advocacy Update
Representatives from MBA and several other financial services trade associations met with staff from the Department of Labor about the March Administrator's Interpretation regarding loan officer overtime compensation.
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News and Trends
IMF: CRE Market Deterioration Puts Pressure on Smaller Banks
The International Monetary Fund said continued deterioration in commercial real estate poses risks for smaller banks, especially for smaller firms reliant on bank finance.
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Fitch: REITs Maintaining Liquidity Despite 'Onerous' Terms
Fitch Ratings, New York, said real estate investment trusts have largely managed to maintain unsecured lines of credit during the economic downturn, despite being hit with more "onerous" terms.
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Uncertainties Delay European Office Development
Uncertain economic conditions will likely delay the next round of European office development, reported CB Richard Ellis, Los Angeles.
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Dealmaker of the Week
Thomas D. Wood and Co., Coral Gables, Fla., secured more than $12 million through banks and life companies for retail, office and industrial properties in Florida.
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MBA News
CampusMBA LIVE Online Workshop on Drywall/Lead/Mold Today
CampusMBA, the education arm of the Mortgage Bankers Association, presents a LIVE Online Workshop, Drywall, Lead and Mold: The Problem and Insurance Solutions, today, July 15 from 2:00-3:15 p.m. ET.
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Call for Proposals for MBA 2011 CREF Convention; Deadline July 26
The Mortgage Bankers Association is accepting panel and roundtable proposals for its Commercial Real Estate Finance/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo 2011. Proposal deadline is July 26.
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Registration Now Open for CREF 2011
Registration is now open for the Mortgage Bankers Association's Commercial Real Estate Finance/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo 2011, taking place Feb. 6-9 in San Diego.
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"Markets throughout the U.S. continue to strengthen, as it becomes strongly apparent that the national vacancy rate for central business districts has peaked."
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Maria Sicola, executive managing director and head of Americas research for Cushman & Wakefield.

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