Labor/Economy

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

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

‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: A Positive Sign for the Economy

A positive sign for the economy: higher retail sales.

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?

Economy Watch: Good News for the Real Estate Industry in 2014

A look at the U.S. regions that grew the most in ’14.

Economy Watch: Good Riddance to the Residential Foreclosure Crisis?

New report examines national foreclosure inventory in the U.S.

‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: A Strong Month for Jobs

A strong month for jobs.

Economy Watch: What Employment Gains Mean for CRE

A look at the “bounce back” in employment and how that affects the real estate industry.