Veronica Grecu is a senior creative writer and research analyst for RentCafe. With more than 14 years of experience in the real estate industry, she covers a variety of topics in the apartment market, including rental competitiveness, new construction and other industry trends. Her work has been featured in top publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Miami Herald, CNN, CNBC, and more. Prior to RentCafe, Veronica was involved in producing real estate content for Multi-Housing News, Commercial Property Executive and Yardi Matrix. She holds a B.A. in Applied Modern Languages and an M.A. in Advertising and PR.
Market Snapshot: Houston’s Industrial Market Thriving
In spite of recent concerns caused by the benchmark U.S. oil prices dropping below $50 a barrel for the first time in five and a half years and Houston’s intricate connection to the energy industry, the city’s real estate market continues to perform well.
Market Snapshot: Office Market Continues to Impress in Houston
2014 was an excellent year for Houston’s office market, according to recent data from CBRE.
Market Snapshot: Houston’s Retail Market Keeps Momentum
In 2014, the retail market in Houston performed exceedingly well and analysts expect growth to continue in 2015.
Market Snapshot: Apartment Deliveries to Finally Meet Renter Demand in Houston
Houston’s multifamily market is heading in the right direction, according to a recent market report from Marcus & Millichap.
Market Snapshot: 2014 – A Great Year for the Cincinnati Industrial Market
The Greater Cincinnati Industrial Market has registered its fifth consecutive year of positive net absorption, industrial vacancy has dropped to the second lowest level in a decade, and sale prices and demand from investors are all on the rise.
Market Snapshot: Cincinnati Office Market Registers Fourth Consecutive Year of Positive Absorption
Cincinnati’s office market has seen four consecutive years of positive absorption. During the last quarter of 2014, 59,876 square feet was positively absorbed by office users in the area, pushing the total for the year to 23,630 square feet.
Market Snapshot: Thriving Cincinnati-Area Retailers Help Push Down Vacancies to Pre-Recession Levels
Retailers operating in the Cincinnati area are thriving. According to Marcus & Millichap, retail spending has increased in the region, thanks to the rising employment, household income and consumer confidence.
Market Snapshot: Oklahoma Well Positioned for Future Economic Growth
As 2014 is drawing to a close, Oklahoma’s economy remains stronger than the rest of the nation, driven mainly by the state’s oil, gas and energy industries.
Market Snapshot: Seattle Remains One of the Strongest Real Estate Markets in the US
Now that most analysts are calling the official end of the economic downturn, Seattle is one of the big winners.
Market Snapshot: Steady Economy, Solid Gains in Employment Drive Positive Outlook for Boston’s Real Estate Market
Improving employment trends and a positive outlook of the local economy make Boston one of the most stable markets in the nation, according to recent research data published by Marcus & Millichap.