By Joe Derhake, PE, CEO of Partner Engineering and Science Inc., and Eric Enloe, MAI, CRE, FRICS, Senior Managing Director of Partner Valuation Advisors | Published Feb. 26, 2025, on GlobeSt.com.
The recent MBA CREF conference was illuminating both on a macro forecast level, as well as in several important themes that emerged. MBA is projecting a positive year overall, but not as positive as previously forecasted – MBA revised its 2025 C/MF mortgage lending forecast down to 16% from its August 2024 projection of 24%. MBA’s chief economist and other panelists pointed to a mix of tailwinds and headwinds, including:
In this Globe St. article, Joe Derhake and Eric Enloe break down key property trends for 2025 and beyond and offer guidance on how to make the most of this unique market.