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Economy Watch: See-Saw Retail Sales

The Census Bureau’s latest U.S. retail sales numbers — released on Thursday — show just how volatile this particular metric can be.

August Issue: The Art of Commissioning

“Commissioning” has become a buzzword, and many owners don’t fully grasp its value. Here are some new and improved techniques to increase your property’s performance.

Economy Watch: Healthcare Expansion Boosts Demand for Space

The expansion of healthcare insurance brings far-reaching implications for development, investment and occupancy of MOBs and other healthcare-related assets.

Economy Watch: What Will Demographics Favor Next?

Which way will the housing pendulum swing this time?

Economy Watch: Which Places Do Global Investors Favor?

Where does the big money go?

Economy Watch: Employment Gains Good for RE, Save for this Field

The Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report is out with the following findings.

Economy Watch: July Scores Solid Job Growth

Job creation cooled a bit in July but still netted 215,000 for the month.

Economy Watch: An Important Jobs Report Coming Up?

Do monthly employment reports matter?

Economy Watch: Is Construction Spending on the Mend?

The Census Bureau construction spending report talks numbers.

Economy Watch: 2Q GDP and the State of Real Estate

GDP is a convenient shorthand for the overall health of the economy—and the real estate industry. So what do the second-quarter numbers indicate about real estate?