Economists View
RAISE-ing Red Flags: A Self-Defeating Immigration Plan
Somewhere in Washington, D.C., there must be a hidden office with a frosted glass window on the door that reads, “The Department of Really Dumb Ideas.” Over the years, both major U.S. political parties have taken long-term leases on that space—often at the same time.
Midsummer Musings: What Will the 2nd Half Bring?
What’s ahead in the second half of the year for lending, investment volume and the business climate? A senior NAR economist sheds light on the complex issues that will shape the rest of 2017.
Change of Seasons
As the first quarter of 2017 passed, we have certainly faced multiple intersections, ranging from political shifts to demographic changes and from technological disruptions to accelerating urbanization. These alterations are placing tremendous pressures on global economies.
Demographics, Destiny & Multifamily: The 2017 Outlook
The economist and CPE columnist explains how the changing U.S. population is shaping the sector’s prospects.
Economist’s View: How Long Can This Go On?
We continue to monitor the U.S. economic cycle, using both a wide variety of economic statistics as well as what we’ll call qualitative “canaries.” Taken as a whole, these analyses suggest we are in the bottom of the sixth inning, with no recession expected until 2019.
Economist’s View: The Engines That Could
Why secondary and tertiary markets are picking up steam.