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Economy Watch: Construction Project Backlog Eases in First Quarter
The number of U.S. construction projects under contract has expanded since this time last year in most sectors, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
Easterly to Pay $430M for US Government-Leased Portfolio
The REIT is set to purchase a multi-state portfolio encompassing 1.5 million square feet. The deal brings the company’s completed or pending acquisitions to $514.9 million since the beginning of 2018.
Economy Watch Weekly: Retail Market Remains Strong Despite Decline
Most retail categories gained ground for the month. However, there were a few losers such as furniture stores, down 2.4 percent. Economy Editor Dees Stribling gives a breakdown of the retail sales market, for the week ending June 15, 2018.
CommercialCafe Report: What to Do With Vacant Land in Major CBDs?
Covering the central business districts of 25 U.S. metros, the study proposes solutions through the voices of citizens in said areas. How much land? Try 442 football fields worth of infill space.
Economy Watch: US Expansion Showing Its Age, Wells Fargo Reports
The U.S. economic expansion, now the second-longest ever, is looking a little long in the tooth, but REIT fundamentals are still strong.
Economy Watch: Consumers Optimistic For Now
American buyers feel good about their own current financial situation, but remain a little leery about the future of the economy.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales Up Robustly in May
U.S. sales saw a slight increase in May, with most categories gaining ground. However, furniture stores, sporting goods, hobby, music and bookstores suffered significant sales decreases.
Fed Hikes Rates, Predicts a Strong-ish Economy Into 2020
The Federal Reserve increased its benchmark short-term interest rates, while also signaling that additional hikes are expected for this year.
Leaders Shed Light on Industrial Sector’s Prospects
At NAIOP’s annual I.CON conference, top executives provided insights into the trends shaping a dynamic asset category and offered glimpses of their investment strategies.
2018 Realcomm Conference Coverage
At Realcomm’s 20th annual conference, real estate professionals convened in Las Vegas to trade strategies for staying ahead of the industry’s rapid, technology-driven evolution. Read our 2018 coverage below.