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Economy Watch: Large Banks Grow CRE Lending Faster Than Smaller Ones
In the second quarter, large banks increased their CRE loan portfolios by 2.56 percent, while medium-sized and community banks had more modest increases, according to a recent Trepp report.
Crystal Ball: Executives Size Up CRE Predictions
Forecasting market trends is a universal—and vital—exercise in commercial real estate, and throughout the decades, industry leaders have often provided smart predictions that have enabled their companies to capitalize on changing conditions and steer clear of hazards, as well.
Gramercy Lands $331M Industrial Portfolio
The nine properties are located across eight major markets, which include Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, the Inland Empire, Minneapolis, Reno and Spartanburg, S.C.
Celebrating 30: Andrew Farkas Forms C-III
We’re celebrating our 30th anniversary by highlighting some of the most significant events in commercial real estate’s history. This week: The formation of C-III Capital Partners. Stay tuned for our weekly posts and follow along with us using the hashtag #CPETurns30.
CPE’s Top 5 Articles in August
Miss out on any CPE stories in August? Here are five of our most popular articles for the month, including our ranking of the 2017 Top 50 Property Managers and a post on why department stores closures may not be so bad for retail real estate owners.
Economy Watch: Economy Creates 156K Jobs in August
Job growth was not as impressive in August as in previous months, but some sectors affecting the real estate industry saw job gains, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics latest jobs report.
Economy Watch: Most Metros Enjoy Low Unemployment
Of the 388 U.S. metro areas, 340 had unemployment rates that were lower in July than a year earlier, according to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
Economy Watch: Consumer Confidence Buoyant in August
The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index rose again this month, which is good news for retailers that depend on optimistic consumers.
Economy Watch Weekly: Rent Prices Pose Challenge for All Generations
Millennials aren’t the only generation feeling the pressure of high rents in the nation’s 100 most populous MSAs, according to a recent ABODO report. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the report, for the week ending Aug. 25, 2017.
WeWork Scores $4.4B Investment
SoftBank Group and the SoftBank Vision Fund will purchase new shares in the collaborative workspace company, while also financing its growth in China, Japan, Southeast Asia and Korea.