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Economy Watch: Final Estimate Released for U.S. GDP For Q1

The first quarter of 2016 was decidedly weak for the U.S. economy, with GDP growth hitting just over 1 percent.

Meet Grace Hotels’ New CEO

Robert Swade will join the company after more than a decade with the Jumeirah Group.

Economy Watch Weekly: All About the Brexit

Economy Editor Dees Stribling weighs in on the question likely on every economist’s mind: What impact will Brexit have on the U.S. economy? He also tackles the potential affects on the U.S. real estate industry, for the week ending June 24, 2016.  

Economy Watch: Consumers Less Optimistic, But Still Likely to Spend

The University of Michigan Survey of Consumers chief economist posited that rising concerns about the U.S. economy contributed to the drop in consumer optimism this June.

Economy Watch: Survey Finds Retailers Optimistic, Ready To Take on Internet

Respondents to Levin Management’s annual survey reported strong year-to-date performance and stressed the increasing importance of technology-driven marketing for retailers.

Macy’s Changes CEO in Midst of Reorganization

As Jeff Gennette assumes the president & CEO responsibilities at Macy’s, he will have to examine strategies designed to improve performance, including evaluation of many of its stores.

Economy Watch: Will Brexit Affect U.S. CRE?

NAIOP Distinguished Fellows weigh in on the potential impacts Brexit could have on the U.S. commercial real estate industry.

Q&A with Tom Flexner, Citigroup Global Head of Real Estate

Citigroup Global Head of Real Estate Tom Flexner and Yardi Matrix Associate Director Paul Fiorilla discuss all things CRE in this extensive interview.

Economy Watch: AIA Index Surges Upward

The recent surge in design activity for commercial and multifamily projects could mean a new round of construction growth in the months ahead.

Don Layton, CEO, Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac Sells Off $706M in Delinquent Loans

Four of the five pools were purchased by an affiliate of Lone Star Funds.