Office Activity, Blackstone Investments | Economic Update

Office Activity, Blackstone Investments | Economic Update

Blackstone has been reported to have purchased Apartment Income REIT (AIR Communities) for upwards of $10 billion, putting them on the Investment “Offensive.” Office activity implications show the sector may have hit its floor. Read more in the economic...
Timing Remains Hazy on Fed Rate Cuts

Timing Remains Hazy on Fed Rate Cuts

By Ryan McDonald, Advisor SVN Commercial Advisory Group   Priority of reducing inflation likely to push any cuts further into the future   The question on a lot of minds in commercial real estate right now is whether the Fed will be pressured to cut interest...
Inflation, CRE Prices, Housing | Economic Update

Inflation, CRE Prices, Housing | Economic Update

INFLATION According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% month over month in January and 3.1% annually. The monthly pace of CPI rose above market expectations and triggered a brief reversal in equity markets. Fed officials have also...
Housing Market, Jobs Report, Debt | Economic Update

Housing Market, Jobs Report, Debt | Economic Update

FOMC INTEREST RATE DECISION The FOMC left its benchmark federal funds rate unchanged at its January policy meeting as improving inflation and consumer expectations data has reduced the committee’s need to continue its monetary tightening. Still, the timing of...