July 26, 2011: Industrial Sector Making Progress

In this month's edition of the Commercial Podcast, NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong updates members on the industrial sector. He discusses the increased demand for industrial space—from 11.2 million square feet in 2010 to 126 million square feet in 2011—and provides insight on the increase in U.S. manufacturing and exports.

June 28, 2011: Dangers of Qualified Commercial Real Estate Loan Standards

NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong updates members on a policy proposal that could be disastrous for commercial real estate. It's called QCRE, and it refers to "qualified commercial real estate" loan standards proposed by the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Law.

May 31, 2011: Answer the Call for Action

In this month's edition of the Commercial Podcast, NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong urges all REALTORS® to answer the Call for Action on the MID. He also updates members on the commercial market forecast and our work to bring prosperity back to commercial real estate.

April 26, 2011: REALTORS® Make Progress on Lease Accounting Rules

In the April 26, 2011, edition of the commercial podcast, 2011 NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong reports on three important wins REALTORS® gained recently concerning lease accounting rules, refinancing commercial loans, and the repeal of the 1099 rule.

Issue summary: All About Lease Accounting Rules
Related news: SBA Expands Temporary Refinance Program
Ongoing industry information: Commercial Source

March 29, 2011: New Legislation to Open Commercial Real Estate Markets

In the March 29, 2011, edition of the commercial podcast, 2011 NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong discusses legislation concerning credit unions, accelerated depreciation, and a covered bond market that could bring more liquidity into the commercial real estate market.