After several years of drought, the lending spigot opened a little wider during 2012, as every lender group upped its volume. With asset valuations rising and record low interest rates, lending provided a firmer foundation for investment deals. The … [Read more...]
Recovery in REALTOR® Commercial Markets Continues in First Quarter
The recovery in commercial REALTOR® markets notched a noticeable gain during the first quarter 2013, as sales and leasing activity advanced. Based on the results of the May Commercial Real Estate Market Survey, commercial practitioners reported a … [Read more...]
Economic Growth Drives Commercial Investments in Q1 of 2013
Economic background Economic activity maintained grew at a steady pace during the first quarter of the year, as consumers and businesses focused on the year ahead. Gross domestic product rose 2.4 percent in the first quarter, as consumers opened up … [Read more...]
Vacancy Rates Continue Decline in Second Quarter 2013
Economic activity posted a steady pace of growth over the past few months, as consumers and businesses seemed committed to moving forward. Gross domestic product rose 2.4 percent in the first quarter of the year. Riding the moderate temperature of … [Read more...]
Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates on Home Sales
Mortgage rates will continue to rise. They will probably be near 5 percent by this time next year, compared to the 3.5 percent average of the past 12 months. The rates will be even higher in 2015 and 2016. Certainly, rising rates are bad news for … [Read more...]
Accidental Landlords Could Boost Inventories
Between April of 2006 and April of 2011, the median home price fell 27.6%. However, the median price rebounded 19.7% over the subsequent two years. While many formerly underwater homeowners are just now getting their first shot at taking advantage … [Read more...]
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