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What To Expect for CRE Valuations If a Mild Recession Hits This Year

06 September 2022
Mike Lembeck

CRE property values are likely to slump as economic growth slows and bond yields rise, according to a new analysis from Cushman & Wakefield, which pegs the average decline if a “mild” ...

Despite Rising Rates, Multifamily Investment Continues Its Wild Tear

29 August 2022
Mike Lembeck

Even as interest rates rise and inflation pressures deals, the multifamily sector remains strong, with occupancy rates remaining high and rents staying relatively solid. Overall, supply and demand fo...

Consumer Spending May Be Worse Than It Seems

29 August 2022
Mike Lembeck

The data have been clear month after month. Even in the face of heavy inflation, consumers have continued to increase their spending. And if that’s the case, then everything should be fine, beca...

Nearly 1 in 5 Apartment Tenants 'Extremely Likely' to Miss a Rent Payment

29 August 2022
Mike Lembeck

Grocery prices are so high today that in some cases it’s more economical to dine out than to dine in. For northern New Jersey commuters into New York City, it is costing roughly $120 per day to...

July Makes Clear That Big Rent Hikes Are Coming to an End

29 August 2022
Mike Lembeck

Expenses are rising on most everything for consumers – including renters – and they are not able to put as many dollars toward rent, according to a report last week from real estate broker...

CRE Execs Proceed with Caution as Inflation, Market Uncertainty Persists

23 August 2022
Mike Lembeck

Senior commercial real estate executives are concerned about office and retail fundamentals as market uncertainty continues to curtail investors’ appetites for risk. The Q3 2022 Real Estate Rou...

What Rising Interest Rates, Supply Constraints Mean for Multifamily

23 August 2022
Mike Lembeck

Multifamily has been on a roller coaster over the last few years. From rent declines in key markets during the early days of the pandemic followed by rent growth across the board from a variety of fac...

Home Buyers Pulling Back More Than Sellers

23 August 2022
Mike Lembeck

Buyers are pulling back more than sellers, according to a new report from Redfin, as housing players assess rising mortgage rates, increased inventory and a cooling market. “Sellers are holding...

Consumer Sentiment Moves Up

23 August 2022
Mike Lembeck

The University of Michigan released the latest results of its ongoing surveys of consumers. The numbers are up, which is welcome news. But not by that much given where they have been of late. “...

CRE Investment Soared in Q2 Despite Headwinds

16 August 2022
Mike Lembeck

Investment in commercial real estate soared by 10% year over year in the second quarter despite increasing inflationary headwinds, according to a new report from CBRE. Investment volume hit $167 bill...