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Real Estate Income Returns

Despite historically low rental income, the total return in the index rose to 10.7% as strong value growth allowed for the best performance since 2007. This was also the first time since 2006 that capital value growth made up more than half of the total return.

Top 10 NYC Commercial Property Sales Recorded in April 2016

While no multi-billion dollar commercial property deals were recorded in April 2016, the data shows NYC real estate going strong. Savvy investors and developers are continuing to buy, and find substantial financing. Most notable this month was the almost exclusive domination by office properties, with lots of action in FiDi and Midtown.   1. 850 3rd Avenue, Manhattan Sale Price: $463,000,000 Buyer: 850 Third Avenue Holding LLC Seller: Sri Nine 850 LLC A collaboration between MHP Real Estate Services and HNA acquired this notable 21-story, wedding cake shaped office building. Tenants reportedly include Chase Bank, NYPD, and FDNY.   2….

Job Growth Highlights Long-Lasting Recovery

With the pool of unemployed workers shrinking, Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi predicts wage growth will pick up as the economy reaches full employment sometime this summer.

Yardi Matrix: Orlando’s Economic Boom

Record tourism numbers and strong job growth are ingredients for a healthy multifamily market.

Yardi Matrix: The New Las Vegas

Las Vegas is seeking to broaden its identity, pivoting away from the Sin City image to a more convention-centric, diversified economy that will hold up better during cyclical valleys.

Yardi Matrix: Will This Be Baltimore’s Year?

Baltimore’s multifamily market has lagged national growth in recent years, but positive signs are providing hope.

North American REITs: A Shifting Landscape?

By Ana Lai, Senior Director, S&P Global Ratings: Choppy equity markets and increasing tenant risks are some of the factors impacting the generally healthy North American REITs market.

Yardi Matrix: Appealing Austin

Austin’s economic and multifamily sector growth continues unabated, although the heavy supply pipeline triggers fears of overdevelopment, Yardi Matrix data and analysis shows.

2016 Leading Real Estate Law Firms

CPE and MHN reveal the top real estate law firms for 2016.

Dr. Peter Linneman

Worriers vs. Warriors

Who’s right about the economy: Wall Street or Main Street?