Dees Stribling

Economy Watch: Is Telecommuting on the Rise?

A new report by the Brookings Institute reveals some surprising facts that office developers and owners should keep in mind.

Economy Watch: How Did the U.S. Economy Fare in Q2?

The Bureau of Economic Analysis has made its final estimate for the quarter.

Economy Watch: Update on the Economy, Construction

By Dees Stribling, Contributing Editor The monthly Architecture Billings Index (ABI), which is compiled by the American Institute of Architects, is a leading indicator for the U.S. commercial real estate industry. It offers an indirect look at the upcoming pace of construction spending — about nine to 12 months ahead, according to the organization — by taking a “Work-on-the-Boards” survey among a panel of AIA member-owned firms. Participants are asked whether their billings increased, decreased, or stayed the same in the month just ended as compared to the previous month, and the results are also seasonally adjusted. In August, the…

Economy Watch: Cities With Best Recoveries

Which major cities have enjoyed the strongest recovery from the recession?

Economy Watch: How Did Existing Home Sales Fare in August?

The National Association of Realtors has spoken about the pace of existing home sales.

Economy Watch: The Scoop on Upper-End CRE

The moderation in the rate of price growth has been especially pronounced at the high end of the market, according to CoStar Commercial Repeat Sale Indices.

Economy Watch: The Verdict on Higher Interest Rates

It was quite a buildup to the decision by the Federal Reserve on Thursday about whether to raise interest rates.

Economy Watch: The Scoop on Job Openings

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported some interesting results on the number of job openings nationwide.

Economy Watch: How Many Jobs Were Created in August?

Did the U.S. economy create enough jobs for the Fed to raise interest rates?

Economy Watch: Summertime Expansion for the Economy, CRE?

In its Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions, the Federal Reserve had revealed some surprises about the economy.