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Economy Watch: Architecture Firms Enjoyed Stronger Billings in February

New design contracts had their largest monthly gain in February in more than two years, the AIA recently reported.

CBRE Report: World’s Highest Office Rents

The survey covered 34 U.S. markets, 19 of which saw price hikes.

Economy Watch: More Than One-Third of Millennials Live with Parents

Less household formation among Millennials could have a ripple effect on certain real estate segments, particularly multifamily and retail, according to a recent Abodo report.

Inland Closes Sale of 4 Medical Assets

The properties total 119,000 square feet and are located in the Houston, Raleigh and Salt Lake City metro areas.

Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Affiliates Welcomes New CMO

Kevin Thompson’s track record includes stints with the likes of Simon Property Group and Gucci.

Economy Watch Weekly: Which Retail Categories Suffered in February?

Economy Editor Dees Stribling breaks down the retail sales numbers for February, with some sectors taking a bigger hit than others, for the week ending March 17, 2017.

Economy Watch: US Real Estate Billionaires Mostly Include Familiar Faces

Irvine Co. Chairman Donald Bren came in at No. 66 on Forbes’ 2017 list of billionaires.

David Rockefeller, Champion of Lower Manhattan, Dies at 101

The billionaire and world renowned statesman passed away at his home in Pocantico.

Economy Watch: Consumers Still Mostly Optimistic About the Economy

Consumer sentiment about current economic conditions reached its highest level since 2000, according to the University of Michigan’s latest survey, which bodes well for the health of the retail sector.

Economy Watch: Higher Rates Won’t Necessarily Drag CRE Values Down

The relationship between interest rates and property values is more complex, and likely depends more on economic growth, according to a recent TH Real Estate report.