CMBS Delinquency Rate Dropped to 7.14% in February

by Phil Hall | Mar 3, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The delinquency rate for commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) decreased by 33 points in February to 7.14%, according to a new data report from Trepp Inc. One year ago, the delinquency rate was 6.30%. “The decline came thanks to a net decrease in overall...

Ex-Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in HELOC Scheme

by Phil Hall | Mar 3, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A former credit loan officer in Massachusetts was sentenced to 18 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for defrauding his employer out of almost $1 million. According to the charges brought against him, Brian Socha was employed at MassMutual...

Shayne Farley Becomes CEO at Stellar MLS

by Phil Hall | Mar 3, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Stellar MLS, the largest multiple listing service serving Florida and Puerto Rico, announced the official appointment of Shayne Fairley as CEO. Last July, Farley was announced to become the successor to Merri Jo Cowen, who will continue to serve in a strategic...

Amit Sripathi Named CFO at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

by Phil Hall | Mar 3, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: WH) announced the promotion of Amit Sripathi to chief financial officer. Sripathi, who most recently served as the company’s chief development officer for North America, succeeds Kurt Albert who has served as interim CFO...

Amazon Acquires Virginia Campus of George Washington University for $427 Million

by Phil Hall | Mar 3, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has acquired the 122-acre Virginia Science and Technology Campus of George Washington University for $427 million. The deal was initially announced Friday in the university’s student newspaper without Amazon being identified as a buyer....