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The U.S. property market landscape in 2016 has looked much like it did in 2015, with somewhat less impressive numbers, as a number of interwoven themes come into play and, yet, bode well for savvy investors who can step out in front of ongoing—and, in some cases, intensifying—economic, demographic, and technological trends. On the economic side, the U.S. Federal Reserve made it clear last December that the central bank sees U.S. growth as relatively stable, notching the federal funds rate higher by a quarter point. Nevertheless, underlying inflation is extremely tame in the United States and in major emerging markets (with worries of deflation in some sectors and countries), providing no impetus for significantly higher rates. That may put some pressure on other global economies, including the Eurozone and China, but will also make U.S. assets more attractive in the coming year.
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National News
For those investors priced out of the top markets, however, there are still some locations that could lead to attractive yields, Georgules says. The JLL report lists about two dozen markets that are currently considered "low cost, higher industry opportunity." These include Raleigh-Durham, N.C., Atlanta, Northern Virginia and Chicago, where real estate costs and talent are still relatively affordable, and also have the elements in place to foster both start-up and large tech company growth, Georgules says.
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The billion-dollar hotel, office, and retail tower, funded by Korean Air, will be one of the most advanced in the world when it comes to seismic engineering—something all buildings in the region need to worry about. It uses massive bracing, oceanic volumes of concrete, and plenty of smart engineering to help it withstand temblors, even those greater than the devastating Northridge Earthquake of 1994.
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Events
Date: 10/11/2016 Time: 11:15 am - 1:00 pm JW Marriott 110 E 2nd Street The November transportation bond... the MoPac Express Lanes... Mobility35... It's a lot of projects with a lot of names, but are all these initiatives really going to get Austin moving again? In this special Ideas Forum with our partner CTCAR, get the latest updates from local and regional transportation leaders and how they're coordinating to improve mobility in Central Texas. Do you have any questions you want the panelists to cover? Email ryan.poulos@reca.org.
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