Industry News

The U.S. economy has outperformed expectations, prompting some analysts to question whether the Federal Reserve acted too aggressively with its recent rate cut. In September, employers added 254,000 jobs, marking the highest monthly gain of the year.

As real estate investors prepare for a possible interest rate cut, many are already factoring it into their decisions for loans and new developments. Historically, real estate markets can shift as unpredictably as fashion trends, and while rates could drop faster than anticipated, the effects may take time to materialize.

In a significant move that could reshape the U.S. convenience store and fuel station landscape, Circle K has made an offer to acquire 7-Eleven, two of the largest players in the industry.

As the commercial real estate (CRE) sector enters the second half of 2024, there is growing cautious optimism surrounding deal flow and market activity.

As the U.S. Federal Reserve prepares for its next pivotal meeting, market participants are looking to the past for guidance, specifically to 1995, when Alan Greenspan led the Fed in achieving a so-called “soft landing.”

In a move that is expected to have far-reaching implications for the commercial real estate (CRE) market, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are set to tighten rules for CRE loans once again.