Hurricane Harvey
How Climate Change Is Affecting Real Estate Values
Three major storms exacted a $200 million economic toll in 2017 alone. What are the best strategies to protect investments?
Upgrades Underway at Palmilla Beach Resort & Golf in Texas
Post Hurricane Harvey, the Port Aransas golf venue suffered serious damages. Renovation plans call for a more sustainable facility, with more activities for Palmilla homeowners and guests.
Rockport’s Cove Harbor Marina Nears Reopening
Wiped out by Hurricane Harvey last year and now completely reconstructed, the facility is reportedly the largest of its kind in the area.
Gearing Up for the 2018 Hurricane Season
Last year’s calamities prompted commercial property owners, contractors, property managers and tenants alike to make early adjustments ahead of the impending storms.
North America Construction Trends: RLB Reports
Taken together, the Rider Levett Bucknall Quarterly Construction Cost Report (QCR) and Crane Index provide an overall look at the state of the North American construction industry.
Lessons Learned From the 2017 Natural Disasters
In the wake of several hurricanes and wildfires hitting the U.S. last year, real estate owners should make sure their contracts, leases and insurance policies are reviewed carefully, argues Squire Patton Boggs’ John Thomas, Stacy Krumin and Patricia Hatler.
Airbnb Going Strong in Texas
According to AirDNA data, three major Texas metros are witnessing an important growth in Airbnb user adoption. Austin, Houston and Dallas have seen the total number of listings increase by as much as 90 percent year-over-year in October.
Economy Watch Weekly: Hurricanes’ Impact on US Job Market
Total employment was down in September, with the steepest decline in the food services and drinking places sector. Economy Editor Dees Stribling has the details on the latest jobs report, for the week ending Oct. 6, 2017.
Economy Watch: Nonresidential Sector Sees Employment Boost in September
This year’s hurricane season may help explain the growth in employment among nonresidential specialty trade contractors, who would have been hired to help with rebuilding efforts, noted Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
Economy Watch: US Lost 33K Jobs Due to Harvey, Irma
The number of jobs lost in September compares to the average gain of 172,000 jobs per month over the last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.