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Economy Watch: Trucking Downtick Points to Slower Economy
Two indirect barometers for the U.S. economy were released on Tuesday, both of which are transportation related.
Economy Watch: Homeownership Rates Not What They Used to Be, for Good Reason
The main new reality is that homeownership isn’t as easy to attain as it has been during most of the decades after World War II.
Economy Watch: Fed Puts Off Rate Hikes Further
The Fed goes out of its way to be opaque about its actions, but also tries not to rattle investors.
Economy Watch: When Will Homebuilding Pick Up Pace?
What’s this year in homebuilding going to look like? That concerns commercial real estate interests for two reasons.
March Issue: Something Old, Something New
REITs have started pursuing joint ventures, makeovers and novel structures.
Economy Watch: Restaurant Expansion = Good News for Restaurant Landlords
The restaurant industry continued its expansion in January, indicating absorption of restaurant space and the construction of new locations.
Economy Watch: Construction Costs Outpace Inflation
It’s been a long time since inflation has been more than a whimper, but, by contrast, construction costs are rising at a stiffer pace.
Economy Watch: Why Are CRE Execs a Little Worried?
Commercial real estate might be having a pretty good run now, but CRE executives are still a bit edgy.
Economy Watch: Is the Housing Market Faltering or Just a Little Slow?
Although the economy as a whole is finally getting stronger, housing is looking softer.
Economy Watch: Jobs Growing, Housing Slowing Down
How does employment affect the real estate market? Read on.