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The CMBS delinquency rate continued to decline in August as the reopening of the economy helped revive cash flows at some troubled tenants.

Looking out to the second half of 2020 and into 2021, Wieting says CPB sees value returning in certain real estate sectors and other asset classes that are deeply undervalued at the moment.

Chief investment strategist Steven Wieting sees “significant valuation improvement.”

Real GDP rose at a 6.5% annual rate in the second quarter of 2021, and the details of the GDP report have several positive implications for the outlook for commercial real estate markets and REITs.

LEED, BREEAM, and Fitwel are among the most popular platforms used by REITs today.

REITs are also providing new services to tenants and helping them pursue homeownership goals.

The percentage of mortgages held in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) that were 30+ days delinquent jumped from 2.29% in April to 7.15% in May.

One of the keys to finding opportunities in the current real estate landscape is by differentiating between transitory and permanent changes in consumer behavior and the use of real estate.

Borrowers getting in front of debt maturities, analysts say.

Public-to-public deals dominate REIT M&A activity today.

REIT fundamentals remain healthy.

A moderate supply of new buildings is helping to keep vacancy rates low and reduces risks of a market downturn due to excess construction in the months and years ahead.

Global real estate investors say COVID-19 continues to cast a long shadow, although the market remains fundamentally healthy.

Housing finance market reform impact.

REITs are expected to be effective in deploying capital, especially in second half.