KBRA Credit Profile (KCP) attended the second day of the conference, which opened with remarks noting that the commercial real estate (CRE) market has remained largely stagnant over the past 18 months, as interest rate uncertainty has tempered transaction volume and delayed a broader market recovery. Despite these challenges, the speaker emphasized that capital markets liquidity remains historically high, positioning the industry to capitalize on opportunities as market conditions stabilize and financing activity accelerates.
CRE Finance Council (CREFC) leadership also noted strong engagement across the CRE finance industry, with registrations for the June conference exceeding last year’s levels. The session included organizational updates, including the announcement that Tobin Cobb will succeed Leland Bunch III as Board of Governors Chair in 2026.
The 2026 CREFC 20 Under 40 recipients were announced during the opening remarks, honoring professionals who have positively impacted the CRE…
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