Economy Watch: OECD Optimistic about G7 Economies (except Japan)
The OECD sees private-sector investment and trade in the world’s biggest economies boosting recovery; non-manufacturing growth continues; and federal budgeting continues to be a mess.
ULI-San Francisco Video: Bay Area “Land Grab” and Capital Trends
Demographics have landed multifamily in a sweet spot for demand, causing developers to scramble to tie up good sites, especially in San Francisco and other urban areas.
PODCAST: Jack Kern on Multifamily Optimism
Jack Kern, managing director of Kern Investment Research, LLC, talks about how the mood at this year’s NMHC annual meeting was more positive than any we’ve seen since 2007.
Boston Realty Taps Sower for MF Investment Sales
Boston–Boston Realty Advisors has appointed Chris Sower as managing director and partner for the company’s multi-housing and apartment brokerage.
MBA Hires Kim as VP of Commercial Regulatory Policy
Washington, D.C.–Mortgage Bankers Association has appointed Thomas Kim as vice president of commercial regulatory policy.
‘The Accidental Economist’ with Jack Kern: 60 Is the New 60
This booming cluster of future renters–seniors–is becoming a more important force in property management, and yet we still see the focus on Gen Y.
Ground Breaks on $14M Upscale Rental Retirement Community in Florida
Melbourne, Fla.–Work has gotten underway on Sonata at Melbourne, a 127-residence rental retirement community that will help fulfill a need for seniors housing.
Economy Watch: Private Sector Hires, Public Sector Fires
Jobs numbers look good for March; construction spending is down; and Ron Paul wants to take the Fed to task for lending to non-American banks.
Magnussen Appointed Arbor NYC Director
Uniondale, N.Y.–Arbor Commercial Funding, LLC has appointed Timothy Magnussen to director in Arbor’s New York City office.
PODCAST: Economy Watch Weekly with Dees Stribling
For the week ending April 1, jobs reports show unemployment dropping a little, trying to stay ahead of population growth; pending home sales show a glimmer of hope for the single-family market; and will the federal government shut down?