The overall industrial vacancy rate remained unchanged from midyear, ending the third quarter at 10.6 percent, after peaking at 10.8 percent at the end of the first quarter of this year, according to new data from Cushman & Wakefield. See how your city’s ranking may have changed. Read more…
Archives for 2010
10 Markets Most Likely to Appreciate
Forbes magazine turned to real estate research firm Local Market Monitor to figure out which markets have the greatest likelihood of price appreciation because they offer a mix of jobs weighted toward growth industries.
These are the top markets, the research company concludes:
1. Raleigh-Cary, N.C.
2. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas
3. Austin-Round Rock, Texas
4. Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tenn.
5. San Antonio, Texas
6. Colorado Springs, Colo.
7. Albuquerque, N.M.
8. Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, Colo.
9. Springfield, Mo.
10. Indianapolis-Carmel, Ind.
Source: Forbes, Francesca Levy (09/13/2010)
Q3 2010 PricewaterhouseCoopers Survey Findings
With commercial real estate fundamentals still ailing from the recession and lacking clear signs of near-term improvement, investors remain focused on core assets and proven markets, according to the third quarter 2010 findings of PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Korpacz Real Estate Investor Survey®. The report highlights an improved lending environment with strong appetites from both debt and equity capital for quality real estate assets, with some surveyed investors noting a surprise at the speed at which debt availability has rebounded over the past year. Read more…
Is the FED Out of Ammunition?
Six authorities are asked their opinions on monetary policy, and what the Fed should do next. To read the differing suggestions on policy, click – Read more…
