Employment Rebounds in June
The reversal of the downward trend seen in April and May indicates that the job market remains strong, which is good news for the multifamily industry.
Economy Watch: Best Large U.S. Cities to Live, According to WalletHub
Some real estate markets always do better than others, no matter what part of the cycle, and one factor is the attractiveness of individual metro areas as places to live.
Economy Watch: FOMC Meeting Details Reasons for Interest Rate Hike Delays
Low interest rates aren’t poised to rise, meaning real estate finance will continue to be low-cost for borrowers that have the best credit.
Economy Watch: Total Construction Spending Down, Though Spending on Apartments, Offices Up
U.S. construction spending during May 2016 came in at an annualized rate of $1,143.3 billion, or 0.8 percent below the bureau’s April estimate.
Economy Watch: CRE Prices, Other Metrics Gain Ground in May
U.S. commercial real estate enjoyed solid price gains in May, coming on the heels of declines during the early part of the year.
U.S. Rent Growth Strong Amid Brexit Concerns
Yardi Matrix’s monthly report analyzes the future impact of Brexit as well as continually strong rent growth in the United States.
Economy Watch: Final Estimate Puts US GDP For Q1 at 1.1 Percent
By all accounts, the first quarter of 2016 was a weak one for U.S. economy growth.
Economy Watch: One Survey Finds Retailers Optimistic, Ready To Compete With Internet
Retailers reported strong year-to-date performance, and also an eagerness to adapt to an increasingly e-commerce-influenced landscape.
NAA Report: Harnessing the Power of Utility Data
Experts from both the private and public sectors of energy benchmarking and data analysis shared solutions for maximizing a building’s utility performance at the annual conference.
Economy Watch: Will Brexit Affect US CRE?
It looks like the U.K. is leaving the European Union.