Consumers return with new government cash. Spending in every major sector improved in January, lifting core retail sales 6.1 percent from December and 7.6 percent from one year ago. The arrival of $600 stimulus checks to millions of Americans early last month was the primary catalyst…
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Some investors are patiently waiting for a wave of distressed assets, but several factors may leave investors disappointed…
Read MoreBeleaguered by infections, hiring gets off to slow start in 2021. Employers expanded payrolls by a modest 49,000 jobs last month following a loss of 227,000 positions in December. January’s mild employment gain underscores the ongoing weight of the health crisis on economic growth…
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Even after the challenges of 2020, the outlook for commercial real estate in 2021 looks bright. This is supported by several key factors…
Read MoreGDP grew at 4% annualized pace in 4Q 2020, roughly in-line with expectations. Economic activity shrank a total of 3.5%…
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Apartment loan rates are up about 30 to 40 basis points from a couple of weeks ago. What should this mean for your future multifamily investments?
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With inaugural festivities concluded, President Biden and his administration must now tackle the enormous economic toll wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. Last week Biden proposed a $1.9 trillion stimulus package that would support individuals, business and local governments, as well as a swifter vaccine rollout…
Read MoreAfter significant delay, Congress passed a stimulus bill that will serve to limit the threat of a double-dip recession after economic growth faltered…
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