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Special Report: How Rate Hikes Will Affect CRE
The Fed’s move shouldn’t harm investors’ appetites for assets, but more buyers may start looking for deals with shorter-term leases and frequent resets.
Economy Watch: Fed Raises Interest Rates for the First Time in 2016
The FOMC raised the federal funds rate for only the second time in two decades, citing an improved U.S. economy that will likely continue its moderate growth.
The Rationale Behind the Rate Hike
Fed Chair Janet Yellen characterized the rate hike as a “vote of confidence” in the strength and resiliency of the U.S. economy.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales Inch Up in November
November saw an increase of just 0.1 percent in U.S. retail and food services sales, with some retailers doing better than others.
Hotel Industry Mourns the Loss of Eric Hilton
The retired vice chairman of Hilton Hotels Corp. and Conrad Hilton’s youngest son passed away Dec. 10, at the age of 83.
Executive of the Year Spotlight: Jeff Hines
Industry veteran Jeff Hines received Honorable Mention for the 2016 Developer of the Year/Office Property Executive of the Year award.
Economy Watch Weekly: All Signs Point to Rate Hike
More recent good news for the U.S. economy likely means we can expect an interest rate hike this month. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the key economic metrics, for the week ending Dec. 9, 2016.
Executive of the Year Spotlight: David Gilbert
This year, Gilbert’s firm acquired a large, multi-state retail portfolio and deepened its footprint in Seattle.
Economy Watch: Service Industries Enjoy 3Q Revenue Gains
A number of service industries, including real estate, saw revenue increases during the third quarter, providing another indication of an improving economy.
Executive of the Year Spotlight: Lawrence Gellerstedt III
This year, Gellerstedt led a merger with Parkway Properties, a Houston-concentrated office REIT.
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