Anna Spiewak

Economy Watch Weekly: Housing’s Gotten a Little Traction Lately

CPE’s economic analyst, Dees Stribling, gives his update for the week ending Sept. 21.

D.C.’s Fall from Grace

It takes a record recession and tumultuous recovery to turn the real estate investment market on its ear. But when Washington, D.C., falls out of favor, one has to sit up and take notice. After all, through years of ups and downs, Washington has often been regarded as recession-proof, the market that doesn’t falter.

Tracking Change

Collecting data from commercial real estate is essential to help management make the best decision about holding, selling, and making improvements or other revenue-enhancing decisions that eventually affect the company’s bottom line.

September Issue

Read about Robert Merck’s secret to long-running success in the industry over the years, what are the best and worst cities for investment, and more!

Fitch Findings: QE3 a Good Thing for Equity REITS

According to global rating agency Fitch Ratings, QE3 will have a meaningful impact on equity REITs.

Sound Investments

Source: Real Capital Analytics

Hotel REITs Have Room to Run

Tim Southard, Senior Vice President of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels: Lodging REITS have emerged from the banking crisis of 2008 with zero debt.

Pittsburgh Versus Phoenix

Robert Bach, National Director, Market Analytics at Newmark Grubb Knight Frank: Which city is a better investment today, post the Great Recession, Phoenix or Pittsburgh? If you think you know the answer, think again.

Economy Watch Weekly: Fed’s Words Move Markets, for Now

CPE’s economic analyst, Dees Stribling, gives his update for the week ending Sept. 14.