The health of real estate remains a constant focus and question for both economists and market participants! So that said, and in the never-ending search for real estate green shoots (particularly by market participants), can we perhaps consider that a correlation between real estate and big technology stocks exists and that the performance of the latter will […]
There is fierce vocal support for a $15/hour minimum wage along with equally fierce vocal opposition against a unilateral mandate by government entities on businesses! Along with all of the vitriol comes anecdotal evidence that’s presented by both sides showing that a higher minimum wage will or will not affect the number of jobs that are […]
Weakness, unfortunately, permeates the June jobs report! It’s likely when President Obama steps before the microphone today he will tout the fact that the economy added over 200,000 jobs and that the unemployment rate ticked down to 5.3% from 5.5%. Some in the media will also focus on the two headline numbers without checking the […]
(Note: This article also appears at Global Economic Intersection here) Article Summary… For the consumer who is now paying a fraction of last years prices at the pump, we know that the reduced cost in oil has been a financial boost to our wallets! But, in the overall scheme of the US economy, do the […]
The cartoon below provides a tongue-in-cheek alternative payback method for unemployed or under-employed recent college graduates! Currently the recent college graduate unemployment rate in the nation is running in the range of 8.5% compared to the overall national average under 6% (new employment data will be released tomorrow). This statistic, when coupled with an average […]
If you are a business owner or entrepreneur is FEAR a permissible emotion? By virtue of the fact that you started your own business, are running a business or are in the process of bringing a new product or service to market, can fear of current and near-future economic conditions stand in your way as an […]
Money, power, prestige and all of the other trappings of a successful career in business are all well and good, but are they worth it at the expense of family? Mohamed El-Erian, formerly one of the two faces of investing giant PIMCO (the other face Bill Gross left the firm yesterday), learned this lesson concerning […]
A question some people likely ask themselves every day although it can be a frightening prospect and potentially risky career move! Perhaps you’re bored or feel that you’re being under-appreciated and underpaid. Maybe you’re getting a vibe that the powers-that-be are planning a reorganization in which you and your job are going to be casualties. […]
CRE releases its Top 10 issues they contend will have a significant impact on real estate in 2014 and beyond! Although we are halfway through 2014, many of the issues in this Top 10 list compiled by The Counselors of Real Estate will not only be relevant this year but likely out into the future as well. Some […]
For anyone who has been out of the workforce for an extended period of time, stay focused or this is what can happen! Those reading this under 40-years old may not get it, but for the rest of us the woman in this 4 second video is returning to work after 30 years. Follow @Hallmark Abstract […]
