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.
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.
Market Snapshot: Detroit’s Post-Bankruptcy Apartment Market Still Powered by Job Growth
Motor City is now on the right track to recovery, with a focus on attracting young professionals, tech start-ups and deep-pocketed investors.
Market Snapshot: Spec Development Drives Industrial Investment in the Chicago Metro Area
Following years of recovery from the Great Recession, Chicago’s economy is expanding at a steady pace.
Market Snapshot: Chicago Retail Industry on a Roll
After struggling to recover from the recession that impacted the U.S. in recent years, the Chicago’s economy is improving at a steady pace, and the retail sector is following suit.
Market Snapshot: Chicago’s Office Market Is Fully Recovered
2014 was a strong year for investment in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Market Snapshot: Chicago Multifamily Demand to Outgrow Supply in 2015
Fueled by the steady employment growth, income growth, urbanization and a booming tech industry, the Chicago multifamily market is expanding at a fast pace.
Economy Watch: Is Terrorism Affecting CRE?
A look at what’s currently worrying CRE executives.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: What’s Next for Interest Rates?
What’s next for interest rates? Maybe more of the same for a while longer.
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.