National

Economy Watch: Good News for the Economy: Consumers are Spending Again

Consumer spending is increasing, to the delight of retailers everywhere.

Economy Watch: GDP Drops, But Signs Point to Future Growth

There’s hope for the third quarter.

Economy Watch: More Good News About Home Sales

New home sales are gradually starting to increase. What this could mean for the economy, and CRE.

Economy Watch: First-Time Buyers Boost Existing Home Sales

Why an increase in existing homes sales is a good thing for the real estate market.

Economy Watch: Consumer Debt, Including Mortgage, Down

Is low inflation worth taking note of?

Economy Watch: IMF Decries Accelerated Income Inequality

Lifting the incomes of the lower and middle classes will boost economic growth.

Economy Watch: Close, But No Cigar for Interest Rate Hike

Why the Federal Open Market Committee decided against raising interest rates.

Economy Watch: Homebuilders Optimistic, Investors Nervous

Why homebuilders are more confident than they have been in years.

Economy Watch: Slowdown for CRE Prices and Deal Volumes?

Has CRE’s string of good luck come to an end?

Economy Watch: An Inside Look at the Retail Sector

Retail sales are rising. What’s causing this?