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Macy’s Closing 100 Stores Following Drop in Sales

The company plans to invest in better-performing assets and omnichannel capabilities.

Economy Watch: How Millennials Are Reshaping U.S. Cities

A new Avison Young report explains how Millennials’ preferences will have a deep, lasting impact on both commercial and residential development.

MAA, Post Properties Merger Creates $17B REIT

The combined company will operate a portfolio of 105,000 multifamily units in 317 properties.

Economy Watch: Slow But Steady Recovery in Consumer Confidence

Despite some recent uncertainty, U.S. consumers seem to be reasonably confident about the nation’s economy.

Economy Watch: Americans Didn’t Shop With Enthusiasm in July

U.S. retail sales dropped for the month, but did manage a small gain from the same time last year.

Economy Watch: Slumping Gas Prices Good News for Retailers

With gas prices expected to fall in the next few months, the more consumers will likely spend on other things, which is good news for retailers.

Economy Watch: Consumer Debt Outlook Healthier

There were 82,000 consumers with new foreclosure notations on their credit reports–another low in the 18-year history of that data set, and definite good news for retailers.

Economy Watch: Consumer Debt Outlook Healthier

There were 82,000 consumers with new foreclosure notations on their credit reports–another low in the 18-year history of that data set, and definite good news for retailers.

Scott Bowman, president & CEO, Global Net Lease

GNL’s Global II Acquisition Good for ‘Future Growth’

Officials of both REITs said the $3.3 billion merger would benefit both companies and it seems very likely to move forward.

Randy Modell, co-founder BCRM Group

Unique Lending Platform for Due Diligence Deposits Launched by Startup

Randy Morell and Ben Cohn started a business after seeing a gap in the real estate financing industry and are looking to attract talented investors for due diligence deposit loans.