In the realm of Commercial Real Estate, the quest for a definitive assessment of market positioning persists amidst the fluctuating sentiments influenced by Federal Reserve actions. The following are three distinct viewpoints from prominent figures within the industry: Anthony Malkin,…
As we move into the latter half of 2024, the commercial real estate landscape presents several notable trends and opportunities. Here are some key points. Multifamily and Neighborhood Retail continue to perform well with Neighborhood Retail success extending beyond Class…
Interest rate reductions have become a recurring topic in the news amidst various economic factors, including the upcoming election year, inflation concerns, and rising employment figures. However, the prospect of rate cuts in 2024 is not straightforward, given the challenges…
A number of fluctuating factors are contributing to an improving outlook for commercial real estate this spring. Here's a quick look at the macro and micro pictures. Inflation dynamics Inflation remains a central concern for market participants, with recent…
As the U.S. Federal Reserve adjusts monetary policy in response to evolving economic dynamics - including today's decision to hold interest rates steady - the commercial real estate sector is poised to adapt and thrive amidst uncertainty. While interest rate…
Contrary to earlier predictions, office leasing activity improved in the second quarter with the fastest growth rate since Q2 of 2021 according to a Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) chart. Although we are not yet back to pre-pandemic leasing absorption, out…
The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate hike by another 25 basis points increasing interest rates from 5.0 to a range between 5.25 and 5.50%, the highest point since 2001. Chairman Powell says the Fed is concerned about global food security…
In early June, Jones Lang LaSalle’s CEO Christian Ulbrich reported the Return to Work “Worst is Behind Us.” Headquartered in Chicago, Ulbrich went on to say he is seeing 65% of its employees return to the office full-time. According to…
After a 15-month interest rate hike increases, in mid-June, the Federal Reserve hit pause on increasing the interest rate, for now. By mid-month, Chairman Powell cautioned, “don’t expect the most recent rate hike pause to continue." However, he went on…
As everyone expected, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates another 25 Basis Points again the first week of May, raising them from 5% to 5.25%. “The latest interest rate hike by the Fed is unnecessary and harmful,” wrote National Association…