Student Debt, Late Marriage & Lack of Affordable Homes, Driving Rental Mkt.
While home ownership has reached 63.5% at the end of Q3 2016, the highest level in nearly a decade, the majority of new household formations […]
Home Prices vs. Stock Prices Over the Past 5-Years
National realtor firm Redfin and investment advisory firm FutureAdvisor conducted a joint analysis on the performance of the stock market vs. the real estate market since the […]
Weekly Mortgage Rates Inch Higher in Early Nov. Still Lower than Last Year
Mortgage rates crept higher in early November, but are still lower than they were last year, according to the World Property Journal. The survey was […]
Seattle’s Commercial Properties Attract Attention of Foreign Investors
Seattle’s relative low prices compared to other West Coast cities in the U.S. and Canada is attracting greater attention and dollars from foreign investors, especially Asian […]
Strong Demand for Logistics Space Drives Up Profits and Competition
Growing demand for logistics space (warehouses and storage units) is increasing competition in the sector and driving up rents and profits for owners, according to an […]
New Technology Helps Map & Track Foot Traffic in Real Estate Spaces
A new system by Toronto-based InnerSpace is helping commercial real estate owners and professionals better map and track usage of their physical spaces. By using […]
Struggling Macy’s Turns to its Real Estate Assets
With struggling sales and lower profits, department store giant Macy’s is turning to its numerous real estate assets, according to Forbes. Macy’s said it entered into […]
Blackstone Sold $16 Billion in Real Estate Assets to China Since 2013
Blackstone Group, the world’s largest real estate owner, has sold around $16 billion in real estate assets to Chinese investors since 2013, according to the […]
Drug Store CAP Rates Move Higher on Concerns of Walgreens-Rite Aid Merger
A possible merger between drugstore giants Walgreens and Rite Aid is driving drug store cap rates higher, according to Realty Biz News. Cap rates for […]
Rates Reach Highest Levels Since June. Average 30-Year Fixed Loan at 3.54%
Mortgage rates rose to their highest levels since June on the back of inflation-fears, according Realtor.com. Freddie Mac reported average mortgage rates for the week […]