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Economy Watch: Why the Restaurant Industry Continues to Expand
The restaurant industry continued its expansion in January, according to the National Restaurant Association, which—if the trend continues—counts as a good indicator for the absorption of restaurant space and the construction of new locations.
Connecting Healthy Living and Affordable Housing
Vitus Group announced that it is one of the first affordable housing developers in the United States to join forces with the Partnership for a Healthier America.
Economy Watch: The Rise of Construction Costs
It’s been a long time since inflation, at least as measured by the broad Consumer Price Index, has been more than a whimper, but by contrast construction costs are rising at a stiffer pace.
TODAY’S DEALS: TOD is Key in Beaverton Apartment Buy
A joint venture buys a newly built Oregon community; new details emerge on TGM’s Stamford buy; CBRE arranges $29.4 million for a Florida buy; and Essex Realty Group brokers the sale of a 31-unit building in Chicago.
Economy Watch: Is Terrorism Affecting CRE?
A look at what’s currently worrying CRE executives.
TODAY’S DEALS: Hamilton Zanze Finds Value in Austin
Tech growth draws Hamilton Zanze to Austin; Home Properties starts a New Jersey repositioning play; and Eastern Union Funding closes a “100 percent” construction loan for a Manhattan mixed-use development.
Economy Watch: Is the Housing Market Faltering, or Just a Little Slow?
The latest few S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indexes point to an odd phenomenon: even though the economy as a whole is finally getting stronger, housing is looking softer.
Competition to Finance Multifamily Will be Keener than Ever in ’15
Multifamily lending is the still dominated by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but other lenders are increasingly important in the space, according to a recent report by JLL.
TODAY’S DEALS: Lyon Communities Closes Two Lease Up Loans
HFF arranges two lease up loans for Lyon Communities; NorthMarq closes $61.5 million for three Pennsylvania assets; and Hunt Mortgage funds a $11 million Fannie Mae refinancing.
Economy Watch: Jobs Are Growing, But Housing Isn’t. Here’s Why
The Chicago Fed reported on Monday that its National Activity Index was back in the positive in January.