Economy Watch: Apartment Market Weakens (Slightly) in Q4
The last time Market Tightness, Sales Volume, Equity Financing and Debt Financing all came in below 50 was in October 2013.
Economy Watch: Beige Book Upbeat
The latest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve has reasonably good news for the real estate industry.
Economy Watch: US Excellent for RE Investment, Say Foreigners
Sixty-five percent of foreign investors in U.S. real estate indicated they plan to increase their investment here in 2016.
Yardi Matrix Forecasts Steady Rent Growth for 2016
Growth projection of 4.6 percent weighs a rebounding economy and overseas fears.
Holiday Retail Sales Saw Uptick in ’15
Consumer spending for the holiday season is very positive.
Matrix Monthly Bids Auld Lang Syne to a Robust Year for the Multifamily Rental Market
December report documents 6.4 percent nationwide growth in 2015, which holds promise for continued strong performance in the new year.
Market Pulse for January 2016
Market Pulse section compiled by Suzann Silverman. To comment, email ssilverman@cpexecutive.com. Multifamily Starts: After a steep decline in July, from 510,000 to 382,000, housing starts of buildings with five or more units, measured at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, have now risen for two consecutive months. In September 2015, housing starts of buildings with five or more units rose by 17.0 percent to 454,000. This increase follows the 1.6 percent growth that took place in August. Together, housing starts of buildings with five or more units have risen by 18.8 percent over the past two months. Since the monthly rate…
Economy Watch: Possible Signs of a Healthier Residential Market
New construction starts have been edging upward in recent years and months.
Economy Watch: Rates Up, Life Goes On
The Federal Open Market Committee raised the short-term rates that the Fed charges.