Samantha Goldberg
Economy Watch Weekly: Unemployment Rate Hits 20-Year Low
The U.S. economy experienced below-average job growth in May, adding only 138,000 jobs compared to the average of 181,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, the unemployment rate reached a new low of 4.3 percent for the month. Economy Editor Dees Stribling has the details on the latest jobs report.
Closing Soon: 2017 Leading Real Estate Law Firms Survey
Are you a law firm with a real estate specialization? If so, don’t miss out on the chance to participate in the CPE-MHN 2017 Leading Real Estate Law Firms Survey!
CPE’s Top 5 May 2017 Articles
Miss out on any CPE stories in May? Here are five of our most popular articles for the month, including a report on the highest taxed buildings in America and news on a massive live-work-play community underway from Hines.
Countdown to 30: CPE Celebrates 30 Years
In the month leading up to our special anniversary issue of CPE, stick with us as we reflect on how the industry has changed, and we along with it. You can also follow along on social media using the hashtag #CPETurns30.
Economy Watch Weekly: Memorial Day Travel Bump Reflects Industry’s Health
Recent reports from AAA and Airlines for America suggest that a boost in Memorial Day weekend travel and an expected increase in travel this summer reflect the overall positive growth of the industry, as consumers feel more confident in their ability to spend.
Economy Watch Weekly: Traditional Retail Sees Lowest Quarterly Growth Since 2009
E-commerce sales continue to grow, posting a 14.7 percent increase in the first quarter of 2017 from the same quarter last year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Conventional retailers, on the other hand, weren’t so lucky. Economy Editor Dees Stribling has the latest.
Investment Off to Slow Start in 2017
Following a strong $133.8 billion in transaction volume in the fourth quarter of 2016, investment activity tapered off in the first quarter of this year, hitting $93.6 billion as of March 31, according to Real Capital Analytics data.
Debunking the Myth of Net Lease’s Simplicity
While many are drawn to the net lease industry due to the common belief of the sector’s simplicity, building a successful career in the space requires relationships and experience, and dealing with challenges along the way, advises Generation Income Properties Founder & CEO David Sobelman.
Economy Watch Weekly: Retail Sales, Inflation Rise in April
The U.S. economy saw a boost in retail sales and the consumer price index in April, which could increase the chances of the Federal Open Market Committee deciding to raise interest rates at its June meeting.
Nothing But Net
As the net lease sector continues to take on its own asset class presence, investors and lenders are increasingly putting their capital into the property type, especially single-tenant, triple-net leased properties. Net lease owners with investment-grade tenants in place are most attractive to investors, but a lack of available inventory is leading some lenders to widen their options.