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Economy Watch: The Long-Term Loss of Retail Jobs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the number of retail jobs nationwide increased by 46,000 in January, which is a good thing, but in fact retail employment trends haven’t been all that strong in recent years.
Economy Watch: Construction Continues to Add Jobs
The U.S. economy created a net of 257,000 jobs in January, which was stronger than expected, and an uptick from the relatively weak report in December.
Economy Watch: Real Estate Could Be Affected By Lower Job Numbers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is going to release its monthly employment numbers, and while monthly reports contain a certain amount of noise, the real estate industry pays attention—as it should.
Economy Watch: A Look at the Increase in Consumer Spending
Some good news, especially for retailers: U.S. consumers’ daily spending, according to Gallup, fell to an average of $81 in January, down from $98 in December.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Millennials Will be Driving Real Estate
The Millennials will be driving real estate in the future–but how?
APARTMENT MARKET STATISTICS: January 2015
Housing starts rose by 18 percent over the month of September 2014 to 353,000 units, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
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.