Brandon Smith
How Would Privatizing GSEs Affect the Multifamily Market?
CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith discusses the complexities of ending the government’s conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, thus reducing their roles in the housing market.
Fixed vs. Floating: Let the Math Decide
As interest rates continue to rise, it’s important to take an analytical look at your cost of capital, observes Brandon Smith, vice president of CBRE’s Multifamily Debt and Structured Finance group.
Increasing Rates Lead to Decreasing Leverage
Upward pressure on U.S. Treasuries and the likelihood of future interest rate hikes are impacting investor returns. Here’s how, according to CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith.
Multifamily Lending Trends to Watch in 2018
CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith shares his outlook for the multifamily financing market in 2018, and how the recent FHFA update to its housing goals will impact Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
3 Capital Markets Trends to Watch in 2018
CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith identifies the capital markets trends set to impact the multifamily industry next year and analyzes the real estate market’s reaction to the new Fed chair.
Interest Rates and The End of Quantitative Easing
Real estate investors should prepare for volatility in interest rates and asset values over the next few years, suggests CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith.
Capital Markets Trends to Watch in 2H17
CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith identifies the capital markets topics to keep an eye on for the rest of the year.
5 Capital Markets Trends to Watch
CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith discusses recent hot topics in the capital markets, including why bond yields significantly increased last week and if a sustained rise is on the horizon.