We asked seven economists and researchers about their 2020 predictions for the U.S. commercial real estate market.
U.S. Consumption, Incomes Pick Up in Sign of Holiday Cheer
Consumer purchases rose by 0.3 percent in November.
Airbnb Wins EU Court Case Over French Real-Estate Rules
The Court said that Airbnb can’t be regulated like a real estate agency with online services.
Welcome to “The Era of Reg BI”
Risk metrics and new regulations will go hand-in-hand in the coming years.
‘Ode to Feminine Strength’ Is the Latest in Hotel Marketing
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust’s new Hotel Zena will be dedicated to “celebrating the accomplishments of women.”
U.S. Government Found Liable for Homes Flooding During Harvey
The government is now liable for as much as $1 billion in damages by failing to buy enough land to hold all the water from the reservoirs.
10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (December 17, 2019)
Rents in Phoenix undergo some of the nation’s fastest-rising rents, according to AP. Forbes reports renting sees a resurgence among seniors and high earners. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
University of Oklahoma Sued Over Struggling Luxury Dorm Project
Provident Oklahoma Education Resources has sued the school for not renting the retail and parking spaces at the student housing complex.
Hudson’s Bay Group Said to Consider Shelving Takeover Offer
After regulators delayed the vote on Hudson’s Bay buyout, Richard Baker and his investors’ group might terminate the deal.
The Mystery Of REIT Dividend Cuts In The Great Recession
It’s well known that many REITs cut their dividends during the Great Recession. We find that operating results were not responsible, nor were interest …