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The U.S. Labor Market Post Pandemic Since COVID-19, the workforce increased by more than 300,000 people, and COVID-19-related unemployment fell by 1.8 million. Wage growth slowed, indicating that employers were laboring to fill lower-wage posts that had been dormant for years as a nationwide labor shortage seemed to be easing. Hiring in hospitality industries like […]

From the start of 2022, the U.S. economy has been plagued by the ongoing effects of COVID-19, war abroad, and supply chain disruptions. Now as the Federal Reserve tightens interest rates in an effort to cease rapid inflation, talks of a recession run rampant. So what does this mean for business investors? In this report, […]

Commercial Real Estate Hotspots in the West The western region of the United States offers fiscal opportunities in its dominating economic sectors, including technology, agriculture, oil/gas, construction, manufacturing, transportation, and many more. Many states along the western United States attract residents, but the top three states for in-migration in 2022 have been Nevada, California, and […]

Student Loan Forgiveness & CRE President Biden announced a student loan forgiveness plan on August 24 that would eliminate up to $10,000 of federal debt for most borrowers and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. With this plan, about 45 percent of borrowers, or almost 20 million people, would have their student loan debt […]

Q&A – Kyle Matthews, Duerk Brewer Nashville HQ and Phoenix National Operations Center   1. What motivated the HQ move, and what makes it the right choice for employees? (Kyle)   A handful of aspects went into making an HQ location the right one for Matthews – the cost of living, quality of life, and […]

Industrial Market Report | Q3 2022 Naples, FL   The Naples market employment growth and the region’s gross domestic product should outpace the national average over the next three years, barring a significant economic slowdown. The metro population, which is currently around 375,000, is also expected to increase more quickly than most over the same […]

How to Stay Motivated in Brokerage With the proper mindset, tools, and know-how, it is possible to create a long-lasting successful career in commercial real estate. Have Passion First and foremost, enjoying the career you devote hours of your day pursuing is essential. That love for what you do will keep you moving along in […]

Multi-Tenant Retail Market Overview Orlando, FL Orlando holds a strong retail sector and has held up well in terms of multi-tenant retail demand and investment activity. With a tourist-heavy market, robust population, and job growth rate, demand continues to improve. Solid rent growth in several areas is being driven by strong foot traffic and steady […]

Multifamily Market Overview Cleveland, OH Cleveland saw new record demand in 2021, supported by limited deliveries and unit availability. Pent-up demand from the recovering COVID-19 environment has fed positive net absorption in the last year. Downtown Cleveland receives a significant share of demand, recording a steep drop in vacancy as offices and businesses open up […]