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Economy Watch: IMF Warns of Structural Problems in US Economy

While the U.S. economy is in good shape at the moment, continued growth will depend on addressing some prevalent issues such as falling labor force participation.

Workspace Property Trust Buys $969M Office, Flex Portfolio

WPT teamed up with Safanad to acquire 108 properties from Liberty Property Trust.

Economy Watch Weekly: CRE Fundamentals Still Strong—Mostly

The U.S. economy is in reasonably good shape, and so is the commercial real estate industry, for that matter. But there are some caveats. Economy Editor Dees Stribling weighs in for the week ending July 22, 2016.

Economy Watch: CRE Execs Still Mostly Optimistic

Akerman LLP’s latest US real estate report found steady optimism among a majority of industry leaders, who also cited a number of trends likely to impact the market.

Economy Watch: Unemployment Rates Among the States Mostly Static

While U.S. employment has recovered considerably since the Great Recession, the rate of recovery is now slow to nil.

QIA Makes Good on US Investment Promise—Again

A joint venture between Douglas Emmett and the Qatar Investment Authority paid $225 million for a 19-story office tower in L.A.

Economy Watch: Apartment Market Not Quite the Juggernaut of Recent Years

The surge of multifamily supply is finally catching up with persistent demand—for part of the market, that is.

Dr. Avis Devine, University of Guelph, Canada

Why Investments in Sustainability Pay Off in the Long Run

Bentall Kennedy and the University of Guelph reveal why, according to their study, green buildings are a win-win, providing financial benefits and making tenants happier and more loyal.

U.S. Investment Nosedives

Source: © Real Capital Analytics, Inc. 2016

Jay Maddox

Restructuring CMBS Loans, Part I

By Jay Maddox, Principal, Avison Young: Maturing CMBS loans face major challenges in today’s market. Check out why negotiating a loan modification might be your best bet.