MBA Projects 27% Increase in Commercial Mortgage Volume for 2026
Total commercial mortgage origination volume is forecasted to increase 27% to $805.5 billion in 2026 from the $633.7 billion expected in 2025, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced at its 2026 Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo in San Diego. Multifamily origination volume alone is expected to increase to $399.2 billion in 2026 from the $330.6 billion expected in 2025…»
As fewer hotels get built, US faces future of limited supply
A challenging financing environment for developers has led to fewer hotel rooms being built, meaning future supply growth will remain muted in the U.S. The number of hotel rooms under construction in December 2025 dropped to 136,000, a 13% decline. Last year, the U.S. hotel room supply increased just 0.7%, well below the long-run average growth rate of 1.6%…»
10 Arizona companies shaping the state’s economy in 2026
Identifying the Top 10 Arizona companies shaping the state’s economy in 2026 highlights the engines driving job creation, innovation and long-term growth. From high-tech manufacturing and advanced research to financial services and strategic investment, these companies illustrate how Arizona’s evolving economic landscape is being shaped by bold investment, workforce expansion and forward-looking…»
Former Nikola hydrogen site pivots to data center after Australian company abandons plans
At first glance, industrial warehouses appear to have taken a back seat to the high-powered data centers sprouting up across the nation to serve artificial intelligence. But a buying spree by a major warehouse investor spotlights the standout property areas boosting a nationwide rebound…»
Arizona employers are adding jobs and bumping pay slower than normal
Wage growth in Arizona has slowed sharply over the past two years. Median pay rose about 4.2% over the past year after jumping near 8% in early 2023, as employers nationwide pull back on hiring and the job market cools, according to new data from ADP. In Arizona, the slowdown marks a shift from the fast gains seen after the pandemic. Jobs are still being added, but at a much slower pace…»