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NEW YORK, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the trade association, which for 30 years has exclusively represented the nearly $6 trillion commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry, will host its Annual Conference in New York City on June 10-12, 2024. This year's conference will focus on how commercial real estate markets are coping with persistently high borrowing costs, rising expenses tied to owning and operating commercial properties, and shifting priorities for regulators and lawmakers. Special programming this year focuses on sustainability in the commercial property markets.
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- NEW YORK, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the trade association, which for 30 years has exclusively represented the nearly $6 trillion commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry, will host its Annual Conference in New York City on June 10-12, 2024.
- CREFC's Annual Conference draws more than 1,400 attendees, including a wide range of top industry professionals.
- This year, CREFC will also hold an anniversary celebration to salute its three decades as the industry's voice and advocate.
- In addition to CREFC's seven forum meetings, other sessions at the Annual Conference include:
CRE Liquidity: Is the Tap Open or Closed?
The 1Q 2024 Index experienced a slight decline, dipping to 105.4, a 4% decrease from the previous quarter's 109.9.
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- The 1Q 2024 Index experienced a slight decline, dipping to 105.4, a 4% decrease from the previous quarter's 109.9.
- Observations from Additional Topical Questions:
The additional questions in the 1Q24 Sentiment Index provided deeper insights into critical areas affecting the industry.
- We are navigating these uncertain times with a focus on adapting to market realities and today's regulatory environment."
- For further details on the CREFC 1Q24 BOG Sentiment Index and to view the full report, click here .
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the trade association that exclusively represents the nearly $6 trillion commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry, will host its annual Spring Symposium on April 16 in New York City. Now in its eighth year, this event offers a robust program that is a component of CREFC's ongoing effort to enhance the visibility and profile of women professionals in commercial real estate finance.
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- NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the trade association that exclusively represents the nearly $6 trillion commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry, will host its annual Spring Symposium on April 16 in New York City.
- Ms. Pendergast added: "The Spring Symposium is part of CREFC's ongoing effort to provide women professionals opportunities to network and build their careers through mentoring.
- This year's Spring Symposium features Dr. Colleen M. Hacker, a mental skills coach and performance psychology specialist who was a coaching staff member for six Olympic Games and a dozen World Championship events.
- Following the speed mentoring, this year's Spring Symposium offers a series of panel sessions addressing timely topics and issues for CRE finance professionals, including:
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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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CRE NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the trade association that exclusively represents the nearly $6 trillion commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry, will host its annual High-Yield, Distressed Assets, & Servicing Conference on March 6-7 in New York City. This event brings together servicers, alternative lenders, and high-yield investors focused on commercial real estate (CRE) debt and equity, as well as sub-performing and non-performing commercial property loans.
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- CREFC's timely two-day conference offers a rich program examining the latest top-of-mind issues in CRE finance, including rising borrowing costs tied to elevated interest rates and escalating expenses for property owners.
- Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how different property types respond to a mix of macroeconomic challenges and high borrowing costs.
- Conference sessions will also take a deep dive into the mechanics of CRE debt workouts and servicing troubled debt.
- Dr. Calabria, currently a senior advisor to the Cato Institute, will speak about housing, politics, the regulatory environment, and macroeconomic issues.
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Thursday, January 18, 2024
NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the industry association that exclusively represents the $5.9 trillion commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry, announced the results of its Fourth-Quarter 2023 (4Q 2023) Board of Governors (BOG) Sentiment Index survey.
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- NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the industry association that exclusively represents the $5.9 trillion commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry, announced the results of its Fourth-Quarter 2023 (4Q 2023) Board of Governors (BOG) Sentiment Index survey.
- The 4Q 2023 Index, representing responses from 95% of the BOG, marked a significant upturn, registering at 109.9 - a 33% increase from the previous quarter's 82.7.
- This leap is the largest quarterly increase since the survey's inception, indicating a notable shift in industry sentiment.
- Please click here for more details on the 4Q 2023 BOG Sentiment Index and its findings.
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Housing NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the trade association that exclusively represents the $5.9 trillion commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry, will host its annual Miami Conference on January 7-10, 2024. CREFC's largest event of the year will bring together over 2,200 finance professionals to discuss the latest issues, trends, and challenges that are top of mind for industry participants.
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- NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the trade association that exclusively represents the $5.9 trillion commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry, will host its annual Miami Conference on January 7-10, 2024.
- The Miami 2024 conference focuses on the wave of maturing commercial real estate debt, rising insurance costs amid climate change, and the future of office properties.
- Also, a series of industry Forum meetings will take a deep dive into issues impacting key segments of commercial real estate finance.
- Managing Securitization Workouts Within the Ecosystem of the Trust
"We are excited to bring together leading commercial real estate finance industry market participants at our annual January Conference in Miami," said Lisa Pendergast, Executive Director, CREFC.
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Monday, November 20, 2023
NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the trade association that exclusively represents the $5.9 trillion commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry, is happy to announce that its Annual D.C. Symposium returns on November 28, 2023. This event brings together leading experts to examine how rapidly evolving state and federal policies, a dynamic regulatory environment, and shifting political priorities will impact multifamily and commercial real estate finance.
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- Symposium returns on November 28, 2023.
- This event brings together leading experts to examine how rapidly evolving state and federal policies, a dynamic regulatory environment, and shifting political priorities will impact multifamily and commercial real estate finance.
- FHFA Director Sandra L. Thompson will participate in a fireside chat moderated by CREFC's Executive Director, Lisa Pendergast, and CREFC Board of Governors Chair, Harris Trifon.
- Their conversation will cover issues such as the state of multifamily housing and challenges brought on by an elevated interest-rate environment.
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC) hosted its 3rd Annual Real Estate Debt Case Competition in New York City this week, bringing together graduate and undergraduate students from 10 U.S. universities with top-rated real estate programs.
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- NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC) hosted its 3rd Annual Real Estate Debt Case Competition in New York City this week, bringing together graduate and undergraduate students from 10 U.S. universities with top-rated real estate programs.
- Students with a focus on commercial real estate finance participated in this invitation-only competition and were given an opportunity to compete for a total of $45,000 in prize money.
- Winners of the 3rd Annual Debt Case Competition are:
"We want to thank our university students for participating in this year's CREFC Real Estate Debt Case Study Competition.
- It is gratifying to see a passion among graduate and undergraduate students for commercial real estate finance.
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF) and the CRE Finance Council (CREFC) released their second quarter "NCREIF/CREFC Open-End Debt Fund Aggregate: Consultation Edition. "
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- NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF) and the CRE Finance Council (CREFC) released their second quarter "NCREIF/CREFC Open-End Debt Fund Aggregate: Consultation Edition. "
- The NCREIF/CREFC Open-End Debt Fund Aggregate is a powerful tool that informs potential fund investors on the rewards and risks of private real estate debt funds.
- The report will be issued in a draft 'consultation' format for at least one year with the goal of obtaining industry feedback to be incorporated before it is introduced as an official industry product.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Real estate NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the industry association that exclusively represents the $5.9 trillion commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry, announced the results of its Third-Quarter 2023 (3Q 2023) Board of Governors (BOG) Sentiment Index survey.
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- NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the industry association that exclusively represents the $5.9 trillion commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry, announced the results of its Third-Quarter 2023 (3Q 2023) Board of Governors (BOG) Sentiment Index survey.
- The 3Q 2023 BOG Index rose by 5% to 82.7 from 78.5 in the previous quarter, signaling a cautious uptick in sentiment.
- The results show that while the overall sentiment toward CRE finance businesses improved, a sizable 58% still maintain a negative outlook.
- Rates: Concerns that mortgage and capitalization rates will negatively impact CRE finance businesses rose to 80% in 3Q 2023 from 65% in 2Q 2023.
