Economy/Ecommerce
In the Next Downturn, Public Markets Will Be CRE Investors’ Best Bet
Those expecting to hunt for discounts during the next down cycle should get up to speed now on REITs, contends Dr. Peter Linemann.
CRE Investors: Proceed With Caution
Early economic indicators point to a slowdown in growth in 2019. Nevertheless, as the U.S. enters its 10th year of expansion, optimism among commercial real estate investors persists, according to economist George Ratiu.
2018 New Orders
The value of manufacturers’ new orders across multiple industries, updated monthly.
Get Ready for an Extended Slowdown in CRE Demand
An inverted yield curve and forecasts of a dropoff in job growth are among the signals that the industry’s long, great ride may soon be ending, says economist Hugh Kelly.
The View from the Peak: Winter is Coming
After a decade of economic expansion, prosperity continues. But tightening by the Federal Reserve is likely to weaken consumer and business buying power, thereby dampening growth, contends NAR’s George Ratiu.
Wanted: Healthy Skepticism
Technology is undoubtedly changing commercial real estate, but is it overstating the case to call these changes revolutionary? Real estate economist Hugh F. Kelly makes the case for healthy skepticism that can help companies avoid unwise strategic choices.
Real Estate for the Long Run
Current market conditions and history favor investors with upper single-digit return expectations over a 10-year hold and an ample debt coverage cushion.
An Overnight Economic Success Story
The NAR economist weighs wide-raging indicators and their importance for the commercial real estate sector.
A New Route for the Decade Ahead
The moderate economic growth after the recession along with risks of a downturn and stricter immigration policies are just some of the reasons why investors should plan their long-term strategies thoroughly.
Tossing the Affordability Coin
NAR economist George Ratiu discusses how rising student debt levels impact the largest share of homebuyers—Millennials—and how the affordability landscape is shaping up across several major metros.