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Will Millennial Homeownership Impair Multifamily REITs?
The U.S. homeownership rate increased in 2017 for the first time in 13 years, indicating Millennials may be returning to the single-family market. Fitch Ratings Managing Director Steven Marks delves into the impact of this trend reversal.
Economy Watch: NAIOP Highlights Importance of CRE to US Economy
Commercial real estate development and operations supported 7.6 million jobs and contributed more than $930 billion to U.S. GDP in 2017, according to NAIOP’s recently released annual study.
Increasing Rates Lead to Decreasing Leverage
Upward pressure on U.S. Treasuries and the likelihood of future interest rate hikes are impacting investor returns. Here’s how, according to CBRE Vice President Brandon Smith.
Economy Watch: US GDP Slows in 4Q
GDP growth was slower than in the second and third quarters of 2017, but still finished off the year above 2 percent.
Economy Watch: IMF Ups Economic Growth Predictions
The IMF cited factors such as stronger-than-expected activity in 2017 and the macroeconomic impact of tax reform as reasons for its revised growth forecast.
Economy Watch: Most State Economies Improved Over Last Three Months
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s latest coincident indexes point to strong economic conditions in most of the 50 states.
Economy Watch Weekly: Year-End Travel Volume Hits New Record
In the last podcast of the year, Economy Editor Dees Stribling weighs in on the state of the U.S. economy and consumer behavior as we head into 2018.
Economy Watch: GDP Up 3.2% in 3Q
U.S. real GDP growth improved a bit in the third quarter, indicating economic growth remains steady as we head into 2018.
Economy Watch Weekly: Consumers Earning, Spending More in 3Q
Personal income increases in October means consumers have more money to spend this holiday season, but what are early holiday sales reports indicating? Economy Editor Dees Stribling has the latest, for the week ending Dec. 1, 2017.
Economy Watch: 3Q GDP Revised Upward
The Bureau of Economic Analysis revised its estimate for real U.S. GDP growth for the third quarter, with increased economic growth in nonresidential fixed investment, including commercial real estate.