Economy: Page 158
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GAO Calls for Better Appraisal Monitoring
The Government Accountability Office suggests the federal Appraisal Subcommittee improve how it monitors the appraisal process.
Jan. 25, 2012 -
One Prof's Idea for Growth: Down-Payment Insurance
James A. Wilcox, of UC Berkeley, argues that the program could push up home buying.
Jan. 25, 2012 -
Pending Home Sales Drop at End of 2011, but Better Than 2010
The Pending Home Sales Index indicates that sales declined in December 2011 but were up year over year.
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Whither Cap Rates? What 2012 Will Bring
Grubb & Ellis' chief economist sees a good chance rates will decline this year.
Jan. 25, 2012 -
Private Funding Finds a Way Into Other Public Spaces
Alternative finance gains traction on “social infrastructure” projects.
Jan. 25, 2012 -
More States Gained Than Lost Building Jobs in 2011
Tracking federal jobs numbers, AGC finds 28 states and D.C. improved in the past 12 months.
Jan. 25, 2012 -
Obama Focuses on Economy, Nation's Future in State of the Union
There were job-creation ideas, but the Washington deadlock does not offer much hope for them.
Jan. 25, 2012 -
Top Cities for Investment to Spread by 2020
In a report coming out today, Jones Lang LaSalle says there will be more big-investment cities.
Jan. 25, 2012 -
Spanish Test Taste for Property Investments
Two Spanish regions are selling more than 100 office buildings to U.K. and U.S. money managers for about $1.17 billion.
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Developer Makes a Fresh Start
The family behind Opus is making a comeback after settling battles with creditors and former employees.
Jan. 24, 2012 -
Two New York Hotels Near Foreclosure
An investor group can move ahead on taking two boutique-style Manhattan hotels.
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FHFA Chief Sees Poor Prospects in Mortgage-Reduction Idea
In a letter to Congress, the Federal Housing Finance Agency director says Fannie and Freddie haircuts are a dubious technique.
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Economy Watch: Economists Not Quite So Dismal About U.S.
A National Association for Business Economics survey found two-thirds foresee 2 percent GDP growth.
Jan. 24, 2012 -
Association Pushes for Federal Construction Funding
The group says it is past time for infrastructure funding that would help reduce unemployment.
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Survey: Flat Values Expected for Hotels
Frewer than half of experts surveyed at a national conference said they expect values to rise in 2012.
Jan. 24, 2012 -
Unions Not Uniformly Against Obama Keystone Decision
The United Steelworkers union came out supporting the president's killing the pipeline project.
Jan. 23, 2012 -
Social Media Helps Market New Dallas Apartments
Twitter and Facebook activity keeps renters and prospective renters engaged with Wood Partners.
Jan. 23, 2012 -
Economists See Ways to Aid Housing Market
The suggestions for ways to finance a housing recovery covered a range of issues.
Jan. 23, 2012 -
REITs are Bounding Back With Rising Dividends
Having ridden out the downturn, 35 percent of the funds raised their dividends last year.
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Navigating a Tight Rental Market
The economy's push toward renting makes apartment deals harder to find and achieve.
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Survey: Pension Plans Top Equity Source in 2012
A law firm says it appears that retirees' savings will remain as the prime source of investment money.
Jan. 23, 2012 -
Banking on More Headwinds This Year
"More disappointments than pleasant surprises" are ahead in 2012 for the banking sector.
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ING Real Estate Anticipates Big Deals Ahead
Michael Shields talks about Manhattan office and retail investments.
Jan. 23, 2012 -
Experts Shed Light on $1.7T of CMBS Maturities on Horizon
Most of the debt coming due was originated when values and rents were at all-time highs.
Jan. 23, 2012
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