Economy: Page 153
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Oak Grove Targets $2B for MF in 2012
The company is looking at putting more into conventionalm apartments this year.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 24, 2012 -
Index Shows It's Dejà Vu All Over Again for CRE
Commercial needs job growth, stable financial markets and policy certaining, Jeff DeBoer says.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 24, 2012 -
5 Bathroom Design Trends for 2012
A survey of National Kitchen and Bath Association members found these ranked as most popular.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012 -
Social Media in CRE No Longer Just for Socializing
While late to the social networking scene, the CRE industry is getting up to speed.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 22, 2012 -
Obama Proposes to Cut Top Corporate Tax Rate
The plan wouldn't affect businesses set up as partnerships or S corporations.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 22, 2012 -
Existing-Home Sales Rise Again in January; Inventory Down
It's good news for residential contractors when the backlog of existing homes shrinks.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 22, 2012 -
Homeowners Roll Up Sleeves to Trim Costs
A retired banker teaches home improvement skills that lets owners do their own work.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 22, 2012 -
Texas's Hines to Double Down in London
The firm will put $1.6 billion into purchasing buildings in the United Kingdom.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
Toll Brothers Moves Back to Living Large
Luxury-home builder Toll Brothers's sales backlog is finally rising again.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
McIlwain: 3 steps to help the housing market
The ULI's housing expert urges renting REOs, a mortgage tax credit and revising underwater mortgages.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
Meritage Homes Names New Orlando Division President
Clint Szubinski will run the shop and report to Fred Vandercook, who is now Southeast Region president
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
Breaking: Grubb Files Bankruptcy, Sells All Assets to BGC Partners
The deal revealed today has BGC Partners taking Grubb & Ellis assets, paying $25 million for senior debt.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
Commercial Real Estate Has and Will Outperform Other Asset Classes
Speakers for the upcoming RealShare conference are confident about 2012.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012 -
MHN INTERVIEW: Jeff Hayward, Executive VP, Fannie Mae Multifamily Division
Jeff Hayward speaks to MHN about his new role and what he foresees for the industry in the future.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 17, 2012 -
GREEN LEAD | Green Building News from CoStar
GREEN LEAD is a Costar.com column on a range of subjects related to green building and LEED.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 17, 2012 -
Morgan Stanley Sees Million-Plus Jobs in Making REOs Into Rentals
Converting Fannie- and Freddie-owned houses to rentals could be a major job generator for construction and real estate.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012 -
Monthly Housing Numbers for January Are All Good in the Long View
Some starts and permits were down from December, but nearly everything was up from January 2011.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012 -
Mortgage Delinquencies Hit Three-Year Low
The percentage of homeowners behind on their payments in the fourth quarter of 2011 was good news.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 16, 2012 -
Real Estate on the Menu at KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut
The chains' owner, Yum! Brands, is selling real estate in the U.S. to pay for expansion in China.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012 -
Housing Market Index Rises Again in February
Builders' sentiments continue to turn more positive in responses to the monthly NAHB survey.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 15, 2012 -
Evidence Supports Hopes That a Building Rebound Is Nearing
Upbeat visitors to the International Builders' Show have some data on their side.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012 -
JLL Hotels Expects Another $15B Transaction Year
Business travel is increasing, as are attendance at conferences and even some vacation stays.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012 -
Obama Submits Budget; Congress Shrugs; CRE Community Waits
Joe Brennan of JLL says everyone is on edge because patchwork action is almost guaranteed.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012 -
USGBC Sees Obama Budget Charting Bold Course for Green Building
The organization that certified LEED praises a school retrofit proposal in the spending plan.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012 -
Economy Watch: Payroll Tax Cut Closer to Vote; Greek Drama; Reviving Redmodeling
Budgets domestic and foreign continue to keep everyone's attention in scoping the future.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 14, 2012
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