Latest Real Estate Economic Updates

Consumer Spending May Be Worse Than It Seems

  • Mike Lembeck
  • 29 August 2022

The data have been clear month after month. Even in the face of heavy inflation, consumers have continued to increase their spending. And if that’s the case, then everything should be fine, beca...

Home Buyers Pulling Back More Than Sellers

  • Mike Lembeck
  • 23 August 2022

Buyers are pulling back more than sellers, according to a new report from Redfin, as housing players assess rising mortgage rates, increased inventory and a cooling market. “Sellers are holding...

Consumer Sentiment Moves Up

  • Mike Lembeck
  • 23 August 2022

The University of Michigan released the latest results of its ongoing surveys of consumers. The numbers are up, which is welcome news. But not by that much given where they have been of late. “...

CRE Investment Soared in Q2 Despite Headwinds

  • Mike Lembeck
  • 16 August 2022

Investment in commercial real estate soared by 10% year over year in the second quarter despite increasing inflationary headwinds, according to a new report from CBRE. Investment volume hit $167 bill...