Economy

SAN DIEGO—The US economy is sailing and should continue to do so, but the historically prolonged CRE boom strongly signals a cyclical downturn ahead, according to most panelists and speakers at the recent Trigild Lender Conference here.

CHICAGO—The enthusiasm shown by attendees to ICSC's annual conference here has been growing every year, and now it may have matched the events held before the recession.  

SAN DIEGO—Synergies between the two regions in terms of cap rates and apartment-building size make San Diego the logical place for ABI Multifamily to expand its services, two of the firm's top executives tell GlobeSt.com <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b>.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ—More than 80% of the 1.5 million square feet absorbed in the third quarter was recorded in the state's class A office market as companies sought this high-end space for their operations.

CHICAGO—The I-80 East Corridor and South Chicago were the big winners in the third quarter. Net absorption in the latter jumped 484% year-over-year.

IRVINE, CA—Democrat-controlled districts have been shown to have higher average home-price gains, but tax rates tend to be lower in Republican-controlled districts. ATTOM Data's Daren Blomquist weighs in <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b> on the research and what's behind it.

CHICAGO- A roundup of the latest deals and happenings in the region.

IRVINE, CA—While Dodd-Frank effectively banned the affordability products responsible for the housing bubble, in the wake of the price collapse, lawmakers struggle with unresolved issues pertaining to mortgage finance, Market InSite's Larry Roberts tells GlobeSt.com <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b>.