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Consumer Shopping Behavior Changing As Pandemic Recedes

Discretionary retail sales revenue in the US increased by 17% over the first half of the year and rose 18% over 2019 levels, suggesting that the uptick in consumer spending predicted by many experts p...

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Did We Overstimulate The Economy? Maybe

As the US economy continues its recovery from COVID-19, retail sales have jumped to 15% above pre-recession levels. But that consumption comes at a cost, stirring inflation for gas, food, and building...

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Another Sign the SFR Market Is 'Recession-Resistant'

CMBS issuance in the single-family rental sector hit $8.3 billion in 2020, double the amount issued in 2019, according to recent data from Trepp. The uptick stands in stark contrast to issuance volum...

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Half of Renters Say They Are Moving This Year

Half of American renters are planning post-pandemic moves, building on a trend that began last year as COVID-19 and shifts to remote and flex work disrupted migration patterns.  About 56% of ren...

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Fed Survey: 1 In 4 Adults ‘Worse Off’ In 2020 Than Before Pandemic

We may be getting through the pandemic, with light at the end of the proverbial tunnel, but the economic impacts still appear to be lingering. To that end, the Federal Reserve said in a survey releas...

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Inflation Concerns are Leading Investors to CRE

Like many debt providers in the commercial real estate space, John Hofmann, commercial production team leader for KeyBank, sees a lot of money flooding the debt and equity markets. “We see a lo...

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Materials Shortages, Skyrocketing Prices Will Lead to Construction Delays for Multifamily

Material shortages will almost certainly lead to development cost increases and project delays in the multifamily sector as rapidly rising prices continue to trouble the construction industry.  ...

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Landlords Are Ready to Restart Evictions Amid Pandemic; 11th Circuit Weighs Arguments

As the weather heats up, so too does the fight to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s pandemic-related eviction moratoriums and restore landlords’ ability to take legal ac...

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How to Calculate Rental Income … the Right Way

Knowing how to crunch the numbers on a rental property can mean the difference between making a successful investment or being burdened with a money pit. Even though the rental market has its ups and ...

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How Much Should I Charge for Rent: A Guide to Rental Rates

As an independent landlord, it’s important to understand that the key to landlord success begins with setting a rental rate that is not only profitable for your property, but also is competitive...

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