Mortgage Rates, Construction Spending, & CRE Loans | Economic Update

Mortgage Rates, Construction Spending, & CRE Loans | Economic Update

INFLATION AND FALLING ENERGY PRICES The latest PCE price index rose in line with consensus expectations in October, but the divergence between the core and headline numbers reflects the disinflationary impact of falling energy prices in recent months. According to the...

Inflation, Lending Caps, CRE Trends | Economic Update

Inflation, Lending Caps, CRE Trends | Economic Update

CPI INFLATION The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 3.2% year-over-year in October, 50 basis points below the September reading, and follows two consecutive increases in annual CPI. Monthly CPI was flat, marking the first time the economy has experienced no...

WeWork Bankruptcy, CRE Prices, Apt Declines | Economic Update

WeWork Bankruptcy, CRE Prices, Apt Declines | Economic Update

WEWORK BANKRUPTCY, CRE IMPACT On November 6th, co-working trailblazer WeWork filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, bringing additional unease to an office sector battered from the residual effects of the remote-work revolution. Over the previous decade, including before...

In CRE Deals, There’s No Substitute for Due Diligence

In CRE Deals, There’s No Substitute for Due Diligence

By Mike Migone, CCIM Senior Investment Advisor   Investing in commercial real estate (CRE) can be a lucrative venture, but it comes with its share of risks and challenges. Paying heed to due diligence is one of the ways to help mitigate those factors. It's...