Economy: Page 149
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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 -
KBS REIT Acquires Newark Apartment Loan at Big Discount
A non-performing mortgage is picked up for $35 Million – -down from $54.5 million – for 1180 Raymond Blvd. in Military Park.
By Ron Gallagher • March 26, 2012 -
CRE Debt a Time Bomb? No, Says MBA
Late-pays are going down, and commercial mortgages have a lower charge-off rate than consumer debt.
By Ron Gallagher • March 26, 2012 -
CNL Lifestyle Properties Sees Revenues Grow in 2011
The Orlando-based company saw increases on both sides of the ledger.
By Ron Gallagher • March 26, 2012
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