commercial real estate

The next recession has been predicted for a number of years now without making an appearance, but one of these days, history says, the business cycle will turn. What then for the various types of commercial real estate? 

Most economic indicators remained in the plus category this month. Job growth, unemployment, inflation, and consumer confidence all continue to suggest a solid overall economy. But there are also growing concerns tied to the much anticipated slow down.

Investors and owners continue to face a dichotomy of sorts. On the one hand, overall economic conditions remain strong....

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While rallies in oil and metals—from aluminum to nickel—faltered during the week, big gains have spurred increased speculation that inflation will pick up.

Labor market at turning point as wage growth hits recovery high. Meaningful wage growth has been a missing ingredient in the expansion for the past eight years. Yet now, with unemployment holding steady at 4.1 percent, employers are finally feeling the pressure to increase wage hikes to attract and maintain their human capital. Further evidence of tight labor conditions can be found in job openings at or near record levels of 6 million positions over the past 12 months.