URBAN LAND
- Availability of Talent and Transportation Options Helping Drive Corporate Relocations in the U.S. Southeast September 24, 2018In a panel discussion at ULI South Carolina’s Capital Markets Conference on Kiawah Island, participants heard from several key players in the site selection space—in both the public and private sectors. Panelists said that employers making the decisions about where to establish or relocate their businesses rarely fall in love at first sight, with timing […]Lisa Rubenson
JL REAL VIEWS
- Paris takes green building to heart September 24, 2018One of the most densely populated cities in Europe, Paris has seen its pollution levels soar due to cars, building emissions and modern urban living. Now it’s implementing an ambitious strategy to reduce emissions and energy use by 25 percent by 2020 – as set out in its new Plan Climat Energie Territorial (PCET). Sustainable […]JLL Staff Reporter
CALCULATED RISK
- Tuesday: Case-Shiller House Prices September 24, 2018From Matthew Graham at Mortgage News Daily: Mortgage Rates Treading Water Near Long-Term HighsMortgage rates are having a bleak September, having risen at least an eighth of a percentage point in all cases and by a quarter of a point in many cases. Depending on the lender and scenario, conventional 30yr fixed rates of 5.0% […]Bill McBride
THE TENANT ADVISOR
- This Week in the Economy September 22, 2018Dow Posts Strong Gain for the Week The Dow posted a weekly gain of 2.2%, While the S&P 500 recorded a weekly increase of 0.8%. The Nasdaq lost 0.3% for the week. Economic Indicators Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims decreased to 201,000, Lowest Since 1969 Unemployment rates were lower in August in 13 states, higher in […]CoyDavidson