The tame inflation readings for May emboldened those that believe rate cuts are necessary in 2019. Yet, underlying economic momentum does not appear weak enough to indicate their dire need. Retail sales for April (revised) and May (just released) show an economy that is slowing as fiscal stimulus fades, but not sitting on the precipice of implosion. The geopolitical situation, now the greatest threat to the economy in 2019, complicates the outlook. The market, sensing heightened risk, is looking for rate cuts this year and the Fed should at least signal their willingness to consider cutting. But we still question the necessity of rate cuts and see the risks of a CRE bubble increasing

Funding to coliving has increased by more than 210 percent annually as rising housing costs in cities fuel the trend

Blackstone Group's purchase of a US$18.7 billion industrial portfolio shows e-commerce continues to boost the sector

The largest private development in the history of North America is achieving office rents that are nearly 30 percent greater than the Manhattan market average

As smart technology advances, it’s changing the way that office buildings operate.

Many universities have invested heavily in their real estate – but when lectures are done, the buildings still have plenty of potential to generate extra income

Trade tensions flared up last week in unexpected ways. With the focus on U.S.-China trade, the administration surprised by threatening tariffs on Mexican exports to the U.S. Markets responded negatively, recognizing the risk for economic growth in the U.S. The increasing risk to the economy raises the prospect of rate cuts, which the futures market already anticipates. The trade war was already reverberating throughout the global economy. Any escalation would likely make the outlook more dire. For CRE, a cloudier economic outlook makes for a cloudier CRE outlook. For now, things still look firm, but the downside risks are increasing, especially for industrial and retail.

Cities with the highest percentage of university graduates are increasingly on the radar of companies and investors.

As the coworking trend continues to gather pace, restaurants and pubs in cities around the world are now formally opening up their space for start-ups and freelancers.

The South market’s overall absorption was positive for the third straight quarter, totaling nearly 275,000 square feet over that time or 2 percent of total inventory. Read more in the Q1 2019 insight.

After four straight years of positive absorption in the 495 North market, 2019 starts on the same tract with 50,000 square feet of positive movement. Read more in the Q1 2019 insight.

For the first time, asking rents eclipse $100 per square foot triple net for new construction in Kendall Square. Read more in the Q1 2019 insight.