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Big Builders Tighten Grip on U.S. Housing Market as Concentration Reaches Historic Highs
The American homebuilding industry has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two decades, with large construction companies capturing an unprecedented share of...
Making Room at the Table: The Case for Mixed-Income Housing
By Billy the Broker (I just want to stay anonymous) While not even the crankiest economist would claim that housing is simple, our approach to...
Kimco Realty Pivots to Services and Mixed-Use Development as Retail Landscape Evolves
Kimco Realty, a major shopping center operator, is experiencing record-low vacancy rates driven by a strategic shift toward service-oriented businesses, according to company...
Suburban Coworking Spaces Surge, Reshaping the Office Market
The coworking landscape across the U.S. is undergoing a pivotal transformation, with the balance of shared office space shifting noticeably from dense urban...
State of the Retail Industry: Key Insights from Simon Property Group Q1 2025
Overall Performance and Trends Simon Property Group reported a good start to 2025, with results exceeding their plan. They continue to enhance their...
Existing Home Sales Drop in March as Affordability Strains Weigh on Buyers
Existing home sales in the United States took a significant step back in March 2025, declining 5.9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual...
Labor Market Holds Firm in April, But Cracks Emerge Amid Policy Uncertainty
The U.S. labor market demonstrated continued resilience in April, with nonfarm payrolls rising by 177,000, according to the latest Wells Fargo Economics report....
Animal Spirits Index, Measuring Confidence, Hope, Fear, and Pessimism Turns Negative in March Amid Rising Trade Uncertainty
The Animal Spirits Index (ASI) in the United States slipped back into negative territory in March 2025, reaching -0.34, according to the latest...
From Construction Site to Compliance Report: David Homola Discusses PlanRadar’s Impact on Commercial Real Estate
In an exclusive Q&A with David Homola, general manager of PlanRadar’s U.S. operations, we explore how this innovative SAAS platform is transforming commercial...
McNellis’ Easter Tale: Countering Expectations
By John McNellis I probably shouldn’t put this in print, but here goes: we counter every offer we get. Even if we’re thrilled...
Widening Trade Gap Poised to Dent Q1 GDP Amid Import Surge and Tariff Pressures
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed modestly in February 2025 but remains historically wide, raising fresh concerns about the trajectory of first quarter GDP...
Five Years After the Pandemic, Kastle Sees A New Normal in Office Occupancy Patterns
The office occupancy landscape in major U.S. metropolitan areas has reached a state of equilibrium in early Q2 2025, with the 10-city average...
