URBAN LAND
- Impact of Opportunity Zones on Affordable Housing Not Yet Clear February 14, 2019A diverse group of experts presented a stark analysis of the rollout of federal Opportunity Zones during the recent ULI Housing Opportunity 2019 conference in Newport Beach, California. Two years after the program was established, there is still confusion over regulations and implementation, they said. The post Impact of Opportunity Zones on Affordable Housing Not […]Kevin Brass
JL REAL VIEWS
- How hotels are upgrading their sustainability efforts February 14, 2019Running a more environmentally friendly hotel is becoming part of day-to-day operations for major American hospitality chains, which are exploring new ways to save on costs while giving their properties greater ethical appeal. At the Home2 Suites by Hilton, scraps of soap leftover in the shower after guests check out are purified and recycled, preventing […]JLL Staff Reporter
CALCULATED RISK
- Schedule for Week of February 17, 2019 February 16, 2019The key report this week is January existing home sales.For manufacturing, the February Philly Fed manufacturing survey will be released.----- Monday, Feb 18th -----All US markets will be closed in observance of Washington's Birthday Holiday.----- Tuesday, Feb 19th -----10:00 AM: The February NAHB homebuilder survey. The consensus is for a reading of 59, up from […]Bill McBride
THE TENANT ADVISOR
- Houston CRE Market Trends February 7, 2019Economic Growth in 2019 Reflected in Houston’s CRE Sector The Houston economy added 108,300 jobs in 2018 topped only by the Dallas-Fort Worth region (116,400) and New York (115,500). Houston saw a 3.5% annual growth in employment between November 2017 and November 2018 with several service sectors who carried the Houston economy post economic slump: […]CoyDavidson