This month’s data are a mixed bag best approached with a healthy dose of perspective. The instances of positive figures are encouraging, but those figures are still not at levels high enough nor extensive enough to point to a vigorous recovery. And there are still seemingly unshakable issues to overcome in the economy and real estate markets.
This month’s data offer little to support broad-based momentum in either the economy or the real estate market. The few positive figures are encouraging, but the numbers are not at a high enough level to point to robust recovery. Read a summary of more than 70 key indicators of the performance of the economy, real estate capital markets, housing, and commercial/multifamily investment property.
Looking beyond the two elephants in this month’s Barometer that just won’t budge—the high unemployment rate and the weak housing market—there are more than the usual number of positive signs in other sectors. Still, certain indicators continue to decline and even some of the positive gains remain weak when compared to historical trends. Read a summary of more than 60 key indicators of the economy, real estate capital markets, housing, and commercial/multifamily investment property.
Current investment strategies of three major companies were the topic of this session, as the panel discussed the location, property types and financing structures of recent deals. There was also some general discussion about moving away from the ‘buy low-sell high’ approach towards participating in the various debt and equity capital stocks as a way to invest in projects. What development opportunities are the leading companies pursuing now?
This month’s ULI Barometer is laced with fluctuations in both directions, but even the most positive gains are still very weak when compared to historical trends. August data from the housing sector remains bleak and commercial property prices fell, but REIT sectors returns were positive, and property sales volumes continued to rise. Read a summary of more than 60 key indicators of the economy, real estate capital markets, housing, and commercial/multifamily investment property.
Disappointing reversals and changes are abundant in this month’s ULI Barometer, although there is a touch of positive news, as well. Read more in ULI’s Real Estate Business Barometer, a monthly summary of more than 60 key indicators of the economy, employment, and the real estate market.
