State of the Market Report | Retail 2023
National Overview After benefiting from a pandemic-era boost in spending and consumption, retail sector fundamentals began to waiver during the second half of 2022. Investors inched into 2023 cautiously, but several critical retail growth metrics have continued to...
State of the Market Report | 2023
Inflation, uncertainty, tightening, recession — these are just a few of the many terms thrown around in recent months regarding the market, placing investor pessimism on display. However, the economy is sending mixed signals about its health. While several...
Home Prices, Interest Rates, & Mortgage Rates | Economic Update – March 31
INTEREST RATE IMPACT ON BANK SECURITIES AND CAPITAL After recent distress in the banking sector, there is a risk that many of the small and mid-sized banks that hold the bulk of US commercial real estate loans may see a credit crunch, dampening liquidity in the...
Florida Legislature Passes Affordable Housing Act
Live Local Act to go to Desantis for Signature The Florida legislature has passed a comprehensive affordable housing bill worth $711 million after two years of rising rents. The "Live Local Act," which passed the House with a vote of 103-6, will now head to...
While beautiful, waterfront CRE can entail special challenges
The shoreline offers stunning vistas but be sure to factor in the complexity and extra costs of owning such properties If you’re looking to acquire commercial real estate (CRE) on a Florida waterfront, you’re not the only one. Such property is in high demand...
Silicon Valley Bank & Labor Markets | Economic Update – March 17
Inflation The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% month-over-month and 6.0% year-over-year on a seasonally adjusted basis through February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ March 14th release. Both the monthly and annual measures decelerated from January....