- Help Wanted
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In late 2004 the national economy continued to strengthen, having endured a few bumps along the way. After a summer slump, the economy lumbered into the third quarter, albeit more slowly than expected. The third quarter 3.2 percent gross domestic
- Getting Better All the Time
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At midyear, the U.S. economy is humming along. Although high prices at the pump may suppress consumer spending, such worries are offset by new job growth and healthy corporate earnings. In several commercial real estate sectors, higher energy and construction
- The Money Race
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Today's real estate finance market remains very active, as owners continue to capitalize on historically low interest rates by refinancing properties and converting their debt from floating rate to fixed rate loans. Acquisitions also are generating significant financing activity. Having
- Better Days Ahead
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Economists have many reasons to be optimistic this year. Interest rates remain low, keeping consumer spending patterns afloat, and business spending is escalating, posting an average annualized gain of 7.2 percent in the first quarter. In addition, strong productivity increases
- Changing Conditions
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The U.S. economy, while remaining relatively strong, is facing greater challenges than it has seen in more than two decades. Volatile energy prices, a slowing housing market, consumer spending shifts, geopolitical risks, natural disaster recovery costs, inflation, and increasing interest
- 2011 Forecast Preview
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The Economy While still struggling, the economy has some good associated with it, including positive growth, low interest rates, and increasing private sector employment growth. Unfortunately, much is still quite bad, including the weakness in the residential real estate market,
- Crossing the Divide
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Listen to this article's follow up podcast. We have journeyed many roads over the last few quarters, taken part in many diversions, and had many ups and downs (mostly downs). Now on the cusp of 2009, we find ourselves standing
- Financial Instability
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As 2007 drew to a close, the investment environment transitioned from cautious optimism to a heightened level of realization that there was a global credit crisis brewing in the financial markets. Hidden behind the financially engineered products that drove much
- Returning to the Ring
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In their search for answers about the economy, commercial real estate professionals should consider the career of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The brash young fighter swaggered to the heavyweight title in the 1960s, dazzling opponents with his speed and power.
- Signposts to Recovery
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Inspired by a torrent of current data and events, I coined a new designation for myself. These three letters may serve as a beacon to light the way forward, to cut through the fog of uncertainty, and to lead us
- The Road to Recovery
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At this juncture, it is clear that some commercial real estate investors are farther down the road to recovery than others. Institutional investors are up against the same roadblocks affecting regional property investors, but the large institutions already have worked
- The Risk Factor
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Just a few short months ago the recovery seemed to be finally taking hold. Gross domestic product growth was increasing, job growth was strengthening, retail sales were starting to pick up, and the stock market — including real estate stocks
- Stay Tuned
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It’s hardly surprising to see the economy slowing down A tight labor market and slackening productivity gains are holding back gross domestic product growth, and the falling housing market is restraining economic momentum. Since these burdens will take time to
- Multifamily Still Rules
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Multifamily and industrial top Real Estate Research Corp.’s outlook for the major property types for the rest of 2011. The apartment market will continue to present low risk compared to the other property types, given its strong fundamentals and the
- A Mixed Bag
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Since mid 1997, the transition to a new world economic order has been neither smooth nor painless. The question moving into 1999 is whether the shift can continue without significant disruptions to the U.S. domestic economy. The answer will chart
- Property Market Predictions
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Since fourth quarter 2000, U.S. economic growth has slowed dramatically, especially in the Deep South and the southern Midwestern states. While the overall economy has not stopped growing, some sectors and regions have experienced declines. On the East and West
- Press Pause
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Although commercial real estate reached unexpected heights in 2006 and continued its solid performance in the first half of 2007, the remainder of the year may very well be the time for investors to pause, take a few breaths, and
- Waiting for a Winning Hand
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The 21st century's opening years have proved fairly risky for most investors. Those who rode the 1990s' rising economy and bull market found the odds suddenly shifting against them after spring 2000. For the most part, investors experienced a substantial
- Are We Better Off Than a Year Ago?
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Since last year, investors have heard three themes repeated ad nauseam to explain this year&rsquo s market malaise The banks are extending and pretending asset owners are fretting about the coming due of $650 billion in securitized debt and it&rsquo
- 2004 Market Predictions
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Midwest “The market drivers for the Chicago self storage industry are residential moves and job growth. The sector is clearly an event driven market. In 2004, similar to 2003, we expect more capital (private and public) to flow into the
- 2001 Outlook: The View From the Top
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In the current, comfortable economic climate, it may be helpful to step out of line to consider the outlook for 2001 and beyond. Despite claims of a “new economy,” some of the most basic rules haven't changed at all supply
- Best Investment Picks, 2010-2012
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The following market investment forecast is based on a survey of Integra Realty Resources advisers in 58 cities. In previous midyear updates, trends were identified by asset classes however, in 2010 asset classes are performing as different levels in different
- 2006: Three Possible Scenarios
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Decelerating Growth (15% probability) Baseline (75% probability) Accelerarting Growth (10% probability) Description
- The Lending Scene
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Commercial real estate’s slow but steady recovery after the downturn has opened up a variety of “new but old” options for financing commercial properties for the remainder of 2011. In the primary markets, a growing equity investment appetite and new
- On the Legislative Horizon
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A number of legislative and regulatory issues loom ahead as commercial real estate professionals enter 2000. For everything from technology to tax reform, federal, state, and local governments could enact changes that affect the way the industry does business. This