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Finding Durable Employment Sectors During a Pandemic
Yardi Matrix looks at which U.S. metros have the highest concentration of positions in finance, professional and technical services, and government—sectors that have lost the lowest proportion of jobs.
Interest-Only Loans May Prove Risky―Eventually
How interest-only loans and other concessions could become weaknesses for commercial real estate when interest rates rise and property values decline.
Coworking’s Rapid Growth Set to Be Tested
The industry is evolving, with new business models emerging, such as property owners creating their own shared space studios, according to Yardi Matrix’s Paul Fiorilla.
Few Economists See Downturn Despite Waning Growth Outlook
Most participants at the National Association of Business Economists meeting in Denver were sanguine about the prospects for the U.S. economy.
Future Housing Trends Toward “Hipsturbia”
Will Millennials remain in cities that cater to their lifestyle preferences, or will they settle down and move to the suburbs? ULI’s answer is “yes.”
In Office and Multifamily, Dealmaking Momentum Continues
Economic expansion, new household formation and a favorable capital environment boosted first-quarter transaction activity and values for these sectors.
Construction Labor Continues to be Highly Sought After
Average hourly earnings in construction increased 3.3 percent year-over-year to $30.45, 9.9 percent above the average for all private-sector employees.
The Fed’s Rate Hikes: Questions Remain Despite Short-Term Stability
Chairman Jerome Powell’s press conferences improve communications with the financial markets, but the Fed’s policy of flexibility raises uncertainties about future rate changes, writes Chris Nebenzahl, associate director of research for Yardi Matrix.
Rise in Office Jobs Boosts Listed Rents, Occupancies
Expanding employment in financial services, professional services and IT is lifting asking rates and lowering vacancies, especially in some secondary markets.
Where Are Transactions Moderating?
Supply has remained in check throughout the recovery, and overall fundamentals remain steady, although slowing deal flow may persist for some property types, according to Yardi Matrix’s Chris Nebenzahl.