Economy: Page 148
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Owning Regains Appeal as Rents Keep Rising
The recession pushed more people into renting, and now rising demand for apartments is driving others to consider taking the plunge to buy.
By Ron Gallagher • April 4, 2012 -
Rowdy 'Class of 2007' Loans Causing Problems
Five-year financing from the height of the bubble are coming due this year, but property values aren't coming coming back to those values.
By Ron Gallagher • April 3, 2012 -
Michigan Case Puts a Chill in the Air About Commercial Foreclosures
The court upheld debt-holders' suing a strip-mall owner personally after his property-holding company went belly-up.
By Ron Gallagher • April 3, 2012 -
U.S. Construction Spending Down in February, But Up Over Past 12 Months
The construction sector is feeling good about the long-term results, though only the private sector helped.
By Ron Gallagher • April 3, 2012 -
Economy Watch: Consumers Feeling Pretty Good
Bureau of Economic Analysis figures showed that they increased spending during the month by 0.8%.
By Ron Gallagher • April 2, 2012 -
CMBS Backed by Distress Poised for Comeback
Rialto Capital Management boughyt a $132 million package of mostly non-performing loans.
By Ron Gallagher • April 2, 2012 -
Engineered Wood-Products Industry Foresees Growth This Year
All of the construction sectors that use engineered wood products appear headed for growth for the first time in several years.
By Ron Gallagher • April 1, 2012 -
There Is Money in Making Lenders' Lives Easier
A California company is reaping profits by taking the responsibility off loan originators to keep their software up to date.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
Deals: Cohen Financial Secures $48.8M for 12 Bay Area Communities
News involving multifamily housing properties around the nation.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
Toll Brothers Leading Revival of High-End Home Building
Data so far shows builders have had a good few months, and one economics blog predicts the upswing will show up in Census Bureau reports later this year.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
LEED Growing Fast in Housing Rental Market
Last year, developers of 23,000 U.S. multifamily housing units applied for LEED certification.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
Smooth Sailing Ahead for Chicago Apartments
Speakers at the National Multi Housing Council Research Forum said downtown demand should be met by residents who want urban living.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
After Years of Shrinking, the Size of New Houses Appears to Be Rebounding
Home sizes had been going down along with prices until last year, when the sizes – but not the prices – started back up.
By Ron Gallagher • March 29, 2012 -
ULI Finds Economists Have Positive Outlook on Housing
The gains they foresee will not be instant, though, with prices remaining flat through this year.
By Ron Gallagher • March 28, 2012 -
1.2 MSF Northmeadow Business Park in Atlanta for Sale
The flex buildings were erected between 1997 and 2000.
By Ron Gallagher • March 28, 2012 -
Crying Foul Over the 'Pink Ghetto'
Investment adviser Nori Gerardo Lietz is condemning the male-dominated senior management industrywide.
By Ron Gallagher • March 27, 2012 -
February Pending Home Sales Increase 9% From 2011
The National Association of Realtors data were down a half-percent from January.
By Ron Gallagher • March 27, 2012 -
Case-Shiller: Homes Are at 2003 Prices Levels After January Pull-back
The report is a national figure based on the Case-Shiller Home Price Composite Index.
By Ron Gallagher • March 27, 2012 -
Fundamental Tax Reform Unlikely in 2012, but Changes Will Come
The election likely will make 2012 a year of uncertainty, but deadlines and proposals are lurking.
By Ron Gallagher • March 27, 2012 -
Parker: NYC Poised for $35B in Investment Sales in '12
The prediction is that there will be much more activity than happened last year.
By Ron Gallagher • March 27, 2012 -
Flagship Capital Finances 107,200-SF Norchester Village Acquisition
The buyer says the buildings are in good shape. Having 61% of them leased is the challenge.
By Ron Gallagher • March 27, 2012 -
Top 5 growing job markets in 2011
Federal data for 2010-11 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics cover a total of 51 metros.
By Ron Gallagher • March 26, 2012 -
After SNC-Lavalin CEO Resigns, Mysterry of Missing Millions Remains
A review found that a $33.5 million payment was approved, but not why it was made or where it went.
By Ron Gallagher • March 26, 2012 -
10 Metro Areas With Most Sustained Growth
The 10 have stayed the longest on the NAHB's Improving Markets Index since it began last fall.
By Ron Gallagher • March 26, 2012 -
Opportunities Are Endless, but Do Your Homework
Among the investment hot spots are multifamily, the single-tenant net-lease category of retail and anything tech.
By Ron Gallagher • March 26, 2012
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