Apartment construction and development big business in Los Angeles to meet the demand of a growing rental market as homeownership loses favor.

Construction in the apartment sector is at a 4 ½ year high to meet demand.

Despite a skittish U.S. economy, most commercial real estate investors remain upbeat and cautiously optimistic about the industry’s future.

More loans staying current after modifications:

Regulations governing the mortgage industry taking loan originations less profitable for mortgage professionals

Falling CMBS delinquencies the result of write-offs, not workouts and current payments

Looks like downtown Los Angeles is the place to be?