Moody’s Investors Service examines the negatives and positives for corporations,... More
Moody's predicts 310,000 apartments and townhomes starts in 2012. Is it too much? A lot of people say so. More
In this follow-up to the Healthiest Markets story, we present a collection of 22 intriguing markets. More
The BUILDER Market Health Index points to much better prospects for 2011. More
IN EARLY MARCH, the unemployment rate fell to 8.9 percent, making things even brighter. More
Moody’s economist also says housing will not be ‘an early source of growth’ in this recovery. More
While many leading U.S. REITs remain under the control of a founder or founding family, a growing number of these publicly traded firms are passing the reigns to a professional manager outside the family. This significant move, as well as the increasing appointment of second-generation family CEOs ready to embrace change, poses a number of governance challenges, as outlined in a new report from Moody's Investors Service. More
New York City—This September, as the housing credit crisis on Wall Street stretched into its third month, Moody’s Investors Service issued a report trumpeting the “great demand” for housing targeted to workers such as teachers, policemen, and nurses. More
With occupancies at their “effective maximums,”multifamily REITs are enjoying improved cash flow and are well positioned in the current environment, according to “Moody's Real Estate Finance—Multifamily REITs,” a report released July 2007 by New York-based ratings agency Moody's Investors Service. More
New York City—Loans are still available from most conduit lenders. But interest rates are much higher and underwriting terms much tougher than they were just a few months ago—and according to experts, some of these changes will be permanent. More