Yardi Matrix: Boston Surge
Although the Northeast is lagging behind the growth of other U.S. regions, Boston does not seem to have gotten the memo.
Economy Watch: Nonresidential Construction Industry Still Has Momentum
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 2.4 percent in May to 119.4.
Has CRE Reached an Inflection Point?
Yardi Matrix’s Associate Director of Research Paul Fiorilla explores comparisons between today’s market and that in 2007.
Economy Watch: Construction Employment Increases Despite Weak Job Numbers in May
The construction industry in most parts of the country is still growing.
Economy Watch: Beige Book Reports Expanding Construction and Real Estate Activity
The Federal Reserve published its compendium of anecdotal information about the condition of the economy.
May the Rent Growth Be with You
Yardi Matrix’s latest monthly report reveals persistent rent growth on the heels of the U.S. economy’s 74th consecutive month of employment increases.
Economy Watch: Fast-Casual Restaurants Will Lead Retail Growth
Led by franchise and fast-casual restaurant chains, North American retail growth into 2017 will be overwhelmingly driven by discount.
Spring Outlook for Multifamily is ‘More of the Same,’ Says Yardi Matrix
Yardi Matrix’s newest report forecasts a slight slowdown in rent growth despite continually strong demographic fundamentals.
Economy Watch: Uptick Ahead for the Economy?
Is there an improvement on the horizon for the U.S. economy?
Market Pulse for June 2016
Market Pulse section compiled by Suzann Silverman. To comment, email ssilverman@cpexecutive.com. Multifamily Starts: Housing starts of buildings with five or more units have oscillated in recent months. In March 2016, starts of buildings with five or more units fell by 8.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 312,000. Over the previous 12 months dating back to March 2015, these housing starts have risen on a monthly basis six times—March 2015, April, June, September, November and February 2016—while falling on a monthly basis in the other six months. However, using the three-month moving average to smooth the month-to-month volatility…