Commercial Real Estate & Business News – February 20, 2015

Apartment Construction Boom Could Extend Well Into 2016 One of the most popular topics of discussion at commercial real estate conferences over the last few months is when will the current rush of U.S. apartment construction slow down — and recent government numbers and commentary from CoStar economists suggest that the answer may not be […]

Commercial Real Estate & Business News – February 19, 2015

The CRE Bar Is Set High for 2015 As we assess market conditions across the globe today we can hold our heads high and thank last year?s momentum for this year?s potential. A positive foundation has been laid. Economic indicators look good, leasing is robust, new deliveries are set to be 25 percent above last […]

Commercial Real Estate & Business News – February 18, 2015

Arizona’s Economy Poised to Warm Up in 2015, Reports Say Arizona’s economy, which grew in line with the nation last year, could perk up with a faster pace of expansion in 2015, according to new forecasts. Robert Kavcic, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets, sees Arizona’s economy advancing 3.5 percent in 2015, beating expected U.S. […]

Commercial Real Estate & Business News – February 17, 2015

NRF Forecasts Retail Sales to Increase 4.1% Over Last Year The National Retail Federation released its 2015 economic forecast today, projecting retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) will increase 4.1 percent, up from the 3.5 percent growth seen in 2014. NRF also announced today it expects non-store sales in 2015 to […]

Commercial Real Estate & Business News – February 16, 2015

Happy President’s Day! Equus Announces $58.85 Million Sale of Lincoln Towne Centre Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. (Equus), one of the nation’s leading private equity real estate fund managers, announced today the sale of Lincoln Towne Centre, a two building property totaling 226,112 square feet located at 4150-4250 N. Drinkwater Boulevard in downtown Scottsdale, Arizona, acquired […]

Commercial Real Estate & Business News – February 13, 2015

For Commercial Real Estate Price Growth, It Was a Very Good Year Investors both large and small remained intently focused on commercial real estate last year, as pricing levels rose in tandem with occupancies, vacancies remained near cyclical lows, and rent growth posted healthy gains across property sectors and regions… Read more » NRF: Retail Sales to […]