Low-Profile MOBs Lead in Risk-Adjusted Returns

Low-Profile MOBs Lead in Risk-Adjusted Returns

Lower in profile than the four major commercial property sectors, medical outpatient buildings (MOBs) may outperform all of them. That’s the high-level conclusion of an analysis that examines MOBs’ risk-adjusted returns. “They deliver the highest return per unit of risk and exhibit... Read more »
February new-home purchase mortgage demand edges up

February new-home purchase mortgage demand edges up

MBA estimates new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 641,000 units in February, based on application data and assumptions about market coverage. That is down 3.3%... Read more »
BMO Plans 130 New California Locations Over Next Five Years

BMO Plans 130 New California Locations Over Next Five Years

Following its October 2025 announcement to open new financial centers in key U.S. markets, BMO is now announcing more than 130 new California locations, and approximately 15 locations in Arizona. BMO operates more than 220 financial centers across California,... Read more »
Rising Defaults on Office, Data Center Loan

Rising Defaults on Office, Data Center Loan

Rising Realty Partners defaulted on a $200 million loan on the West7Center, or what was once called the Garland Center, according to a notice of default and election to sell dated early... Read more »
Bank of Hope Relocates Headquarters to DTLA’s Aon Center

Bank of Hope Relocates Headquarters to DTLA’s Aon Center

Colliers and Carolwood LP secured a lease for approximately 50,000 square feet of office space at the Aon Center, 707 Wilshire Blvd. in Downtown Los Angeles. The tenant, Los Angeles-founded Bank of... Read more »
New Homebuyers Are Paying a Record ‘Entry Fee’ To Own a Home

New Homebuyers Are Paying a Record ‘Entry Fee’ To Own a Home

It’s not secret that housing is expensive, but what’s less apparent is the widening financial gap between existing homeowners and those looking to gain a foothold in the market.  Since the COVID-19... Read more »
I have an idea to help first-time homebuyers

I have an idea to help first-time homebuyers

Over the past several months, former President Donald Trump has floated a number of ideas aimed at helping Americans buy homes again. Among them are proposals such as 50-year mortgages and other... Read more »
Supervisors Side With Fire Victims in New Protections Vote

Supervisors Side With Fire Victims in New Protections Vote

Los Angeles County is once again hitting pause on rent hikes for Palisades and Eaton fire survivors and furthering protections against evictions. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted... Read more »
How a VA Loan Helped One Family Afford a Bigger Home—and Stay on the Path to Wealth

How a VA Loan Helped One Family Afford a Bigger Home—and Stay on the Path to Wealth

In late 2025, Barbara and Robbie McBroom needed more than a new house. After the death of Robbie’s mother, the couple found themselves stretched across two households, caring for their nephew while... Read more »
Atlantic Avenue leads HECM broker endorsements in January

Atlantic Avenue leads HECM broker endorsements in January

The top 10 HECM brokers for the 12-month period ending in January were led by Florida-based Atlantic Avenue Mortgage, which endorsed 935 HECM loans during the period. It also led all companies... Read more »