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TODAY’S DEALS: Griffis Residential Bullish on Boulder

Fairfield Residiential affiliate completes Boulder County sale; NorthMarq arranges $14.7 million for a Jacksonville buy; and Grandbridge closes $6 million for a Dallas seniors acquisition.

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.

TODAY’S DEALS: CityR Group Grabs 672 Units in Illinois

Eastern Union arranges financing for a CityR Group buy; BBVA Compass provides $30 million for an acquisition in Mesa, Ariz.; and Greystone originates $30.5 million for a four-property purchase in North Carolina.

TODAY’S DEALS: AvalonBay Eyes NYC’s Upper West Side

AvalonBay buys a development site in New York; and Toronto’s Milestone Apartments REIT completes a $40 million Orlando acquisition.

Gross Domestic Product Up. Will That Benefit CRE?

The GDP might be stronger than it seems in ways that could benefit the commercial real estate industry.

TODAY’S DEALS: Walker & Dunlop Arranges Florida Acquisition Financing

Walker & Dunlop closes a 15-year Freddie Mac loan; Greystone lands $19.5 million for an Atlanta acquisition; and Berkeley Point Capital facilitates a cash-out Fannie Mae loan.

The Rising Tide of Millennials and What It Might Mean for CRE

It is projected that this year there will be more Millenials than Baby Boomers. What does this mean for multifamily?

TODAY’S DEALS: Ivanhoé Cambridge, Veritas Buy Big in San Fran

Ivanhoé Cambridge and Veritas acquire 11 communities; Capital One refinances an L.A. skilled nursing portfolio; and Berkadia originates a loan for a multifamily property acquisition in Arizona.

Economy Watch: Are Millennials Key for the Recovery of the Single-Family Market?

The single-family market is improving, but at a slow pace. Could Millennials aid in the recovery?

Today’s Deals: NorthMarq Capital Secures $52M in Financing for 20 Years

A finance company secures $52 million for a multifamily property, and other deals of the day.