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Economy Watch: Retail Sales Surge in November

Most retail categories enjoyed higher sales for the month and all types had positive sales growth for the year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Economy Watch: Construction Spending Edges up in October

Most of the month’s gain was in the nonresidential construction sector, as multifamily construction spending dropped in October, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest report.

Economy Watch Weekly: Hotels, Retail to Enjoy Strong Holiday Season

As we enter the final months of the year, several sectors of the real estate industry should benefit from increased consumer travel and spending. Economy Editor Dees Stribling has all the details on what to expect this holiday season, for the week ending Nov. 17, 2017.

Economy Watch: Retail Sales Inch Up in October

Following a strong month of sales in September, the retail sector got saw another 0.2 percent increase in sales in October, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Praedium Acquires ATL Community

Reserve Decatur is situated in a prime development area, at 2600 Milscott Drive, near the Emory/Clifton corridor.

Economy Watch Weekly: Strong Holiday Season Ahead for Retailers

Following a 1.6 percent increase in retail and food services sales for the month, Deloitte analysts also expect retailers to have a strong 2017 holiday season. Economy Editor Dees Stribling talks all things retail, for the week ending Oct. 13, 2017.

Economy Watch: Retail Sales Enjoys Strong September

U.S. retail and food services sales increased 1.6 percent compared with August, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with the auto and gas station categories faring best for the month.

Economy Watch Weekly: The Solution for Struggling Malls

Changing up the tenant mix to include retail categories with higher sales growth is key for U.S. malls to survive, according to a recent CBRE report. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses all things retail, for the week ending Sept. 15, 2017.

Economy Watch: Retail Sales Dip in August

Despite a decline in sales for the month, most categories of retailers are enjoying higher sales in 2017 than last year, according to the Census Bureau’s latest report.

Economy Watch Weekly: Rent Prices Pose Challenge for All Generations

Millennials aren’t the only generation feeling the pressure of high rents in the nation’s 100 most populous MSAs, according to a recent ABODO report. Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the report, for the week ending Aug. 25, 2017.