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Economy Watch: Federal Budget Bodes Well for Construction
Congress passed and President Obama signed $1.8 trillion in tax and spending bills for fiscal year 2016.
Economy Watch: U.S. Apartment Market Still Robust, But Slowing a Little
The market’s still pretty healthy for landlords.
Economy Watch: What Do Low Energy Prices Mean for CRE?
As 2015 comes to a close, energy is cheaper than it’s been in years.
Economy Watch: Economy Slows in November, But Only a Little
Will the U.S. economy continue to grow?
Economy Watch: Possible Signs of a Healthier Residential Market
New construction starts have been edging upward in recent years and months.
Economy Watch: Rates Up, Life Goes On
The Federal Open Market Committee raised the short-term rates that the Fed charges.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales See Uptick in November
Retail and food services sales turned in a modest increase in November compared with October.
Economy Watch: More Evidence That CRE Values Might Drop Next Year
The conventional wisdom, it seems, is fast becoming wedded to the idea that the peak is here for commercial real estate values, and 2016 will be the time for some kind of correction.
Economy Watch: Construction Spending Continues Growth Trajectory
U.S. construction spending continued to increase in October, the Census Bureau reports
Economy Watch: Restaurant Sector Doing Reasonably Well
It’s a tough time for retail real estate.