Northmarq CEO Jeff Weidell featured on The Rent Roll Podcast with Jay Parsons
Weidell shares his thoughts on several topics shaping the CRE industry in 2026

Northmarq CEO Jeff Weidell was featured on The Rent Roll Podcast with Jay Parsons, where he discussed several forces shaping the commercial real estate landscape. Parsons is one of the industry’s most respected and influential voices, and the podcast reaches thousands of business leaders across a wide range of sectors.
During the episode, Weidell shared his outlook for the apartment market in 2026, including the growing disconnect between buyers pursuing distress opportunities and the reality that most distress is concentrated in lower-quality assets that many investors are unwilling to acquire. He also discussed the evolving policy environment for multifamily finance and offered perspective on the potential privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Northmarq is one of the largest privately held commercial real estate firms in the United States, combining a nationwide presence with deep local expertise. With more than 50 offices across the country, we provide a full suite of debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing and fund management solutions for a comprehensive range of property types. Our unique structure allows us to connect clients with the best opportunities, yet be nimble enough to ensure access to every expert across our company. The firm manages a loan servicing portfolio of over $80 billion and has completed $91.3 billion in transactions over the past fours years. At Northmarq, collaboration fuels results, helping clients achieve success in every market, nationwide.
