Research Center

Economy Watch: Office Vacancy Up Overall, Down in Most Markets

Vacancy in the U.S. office market edged up by 10 basis points during the first quarter of 2016, according to the latest quarterly report (released Monday) on the market by CBRE Group Inc., rising to 13.2 percent.

Time for Turnaround?

Has CRE reached an inflection point?

Economy Watch: Fed Minutes Reflect Central Bank Caution (Or Timidity)

The Federal Reserve released the Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee.

Economy Watch: Retail Ekes Out Continued Slow Growth

The U.S. retail sector remains commercial real estate’s the most sluggish property type, an unwanted distinction it’s had since the recession.

Economy Watch: Apartment Vacancy Up, Rents Still Increasing in Q1

The national vacancy rate increased again during the first quarter, rising by another 10 basis points to 4.5 percent.

Yardi Matrix: Houston’s Energy Angst

After years of outperforming its peers, Houston’s energy-driven economy is being shaken by low oil prices.

Economy Watch: Construction Spending Edges Downward

U.S. construction spending dropped 0.5 percent in February compared with January.

Economy Creates Healthy 215K Jobs

Total U.S. employment rose by 215,000 in March.

Yardi Matrix: Dallas’ Outsize Growth

Rapid growth is the theme for the multifamily market in Dallas.

Healthcare Industry Large, Getting Larger

The private economy created 200,000 jobs in March.