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Economic Update | September 11, 2025 | SVN Research
1. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the consumer price index rose 0.4% month-over-month and 2.9% year-over-year in August, roughly in line with market estimates. While both the monthly and annual CPI rates were higher than in July, the...
August 2025 Snapshot: How Sarasota’s Mixed-Use Developments, Brain Gain & Job Surge Are Redefining Growth
Sarasota County continues to be a dynamic and evolving region on Florida's Gulf Coast. As of August 2025, the area is navigating a complex economic landscape, characterized by a shifting real estate market, robust job growth in certain sectors, and ongoing population...
Economic Update | August 28, 2025 | SVN Research
1. FED MINUTES AND JACKSON HOLE SPEECH Last week saw the release of the Fed’s July meeting minutes and Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated speech at Jackson Hole. The July minutes showed that a large majority of officials supported keeping rates unchanged, with two...
Orlando’s Population Growth Leads the Nation
In commercial real estate, few metrics are as closely watched—or as impactful—as population growth. A rising population fuels demand for office space, retail centers, multifamily housing, and infrastructure investment and development. For investors, it’s often a...
Office Reset in Real Time: Inside Downtown Orlando’s Market Shift
Challenges Persist, But Signs of Stabilization on the Horizon The Downtown Orlando office market continues to face mounting headwinds as we enter the second half of 2025. With negative net absorption, softening rent growth, and rising availability, the submarket is...
Sarasota County Economic Trends: A Mid-Year Snapshot | July 2025
As Sarasota County continues to grow and evolve, the July 2025 Economic Report paints a dynamic picture of key indicators shaping the region’s future. Here’s a concise breakdown of where we stand—and what it means for investors, developers, and businesses. 🔨 Building...
Economic Update | July 24, 2025 | SVN Research
1. CPI INFLATION • The Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated in June, rising 0.3% from May and 2.7% over the past twelve months, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). • Core-CPI, which removes the more volatile food and energy...
Manatee Retail Investment Market | Cap Rates Hold Steady as Retail Pricing Diverges Across Manatee County
Manatee County's retail investment market has shown both momentum and moderation over the past 18 months. While population growth continues to drive long-term demand, recent sales data shows mixed signals in pricing and cap rate trends across retail property types....
Manatee County Welcomes 60,000 New Residents—What That Means for Retail Vacancy and Rents
Manatee County is in the midst of a population boom. Between April 2020 and July 2024, the county experienced a remarkable 14.7% surge in population, adding nearly 60,000 new residents in just four years. This rapid growth is reshaping the region’s commercial...