The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has rolled out a Commercial Real Estate Demand Index that tracks early economic drivers of space demand across 306 U.S. metro areas, offering landlords, lenders and investors a forward-looking view of local office, industrial, retail and multifamily markets, according to an announcement on Tuesday. The index is designed to […]

Mortgage rates dropped on Wednesday due to a combination of lower oil prices and the announcement of changes to Treasury’s bond buyback program. The oil price angle is easy to understand. Throughout the war, higher fuel prices have caused volatility in inflation expectations and inflation is a critical consideration for bonds/rates.  The Treasury buyback news