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Consumer Spending Consumer spending contributes to the creation of jobs, profits, and taxes in the local, state, and national economies. Even the slightest decrease can be detrimental because consumer spending drives two-thirds of the economy. With high inflation rates and a volatile market, experts were wary of how consumers’ shopping habits would respond at the […]

The Mega-Merge of Grocery-Anchored Tenants What We Know About the Merge The impending Kroger and Albertsons merger will enormously impact the real estate market in 2024. Not only is their real estate sought-after, but they have incredible strength within the grocer space and are an anchor tenant for many shopping centers. However, this merger brings […]

Retail Vacancy in Phoenix The thriving retail sector in Phoenix has remained strong throughout economic uncertainty. Investor interest is peaked because of the region’s healthy local economy and robust job and population growth. 2022’s retail vacancy rate was 5.3 percent, 250 basis points below 2020’s 8.3 percent vacancy rate, according to CoStar Group. Over the […]

Houston, TX Retail Market Report Market Overview   The retail market in Houston shows a strong demand outlook, attracting many investors to plant capital. Thriving sectors have included discount retailers, pharmacies, home improvement, and beauty stores. In the past 12 months, Houston saw 2.9 million square feet of retail space delivered, the second highest of […]

What is Placemaking? The concept of placemaking has been around for many years, gaining heavy buzz in the last five years. Placemaking is the process of transforming an ordinary public space into an area that provides inspiration, pleasure, and creativity to improve people’s lives in the surrounding community. In addition, placemaking focuses on integrating function […]

Inflation & Unemployment Inflation and unemployment are two of the most critical indicators that economists and policymakers monitor when discussing the economy’s health. Though the two are not directly related, research has shown that they do, in fact, strongly impact each other. The Phillips Curve hypothesizes this relationship between inflation and unemployment, stating that when […]

A Double-Edged Sword & The Case of Burger King’s Financial Struggles     Private Equity Investment into the QSR Franchise space – Sometimes a Boon, other times a bust The QSR industry is a dynamic and fiercely competitive market that has seen rapid expansion. Over the last decade, private equity firms have seen this growth […]

What Is A Sale Leaseback? A sale leaseback is a financing tool utilized by business owners in various industries. The process occurs when an owner sells their property and signs a lease with the buyer, who then obtains the property. The previous owner then begins paying rent to the buyer.   The use of a […]

What Terms to Understand Within the Hotel Sector The hotel industry is bouncing back from record-low activity in 2020. With a steady flow of revenge travel, hospitality’s resilience remains unmatched. Consumers may shift budgets as talk of a 2023 recession continues; however, others will continue to prioritize leisure travel, making hospitality an excellent 2023 pick […]