Investor Group Proposes $5.8B Bid to Take Macy's Private

An investor group has proposed a bid to acquire Macy's, aiming to privatize the famed department store chain following major value loss due to intense online competition.

Latest Jobs Report Signals Cooling Labor, Falling Inflation

The latest jobs report, showing 199,000 new jobs, brings a mixed bag of implications for the economy, particularly regarding a potential recession and the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans.

Congress Wants to Ban Hedge Funds From Housing Market

In a significant legislative move, Democratic members of Congress have introduced bills in both the House of Representatives and the Senate with a bold objective.

One of Wall Street’s Most Feared Short Sellers Takes Aim at Blackstone

San Francisco Eases Regulations to Bring Residents Back

Plus: As office markets falter and apartment rent growth decelerates, developers turn their attention to niche industries.

Nashville Emerges as a Top Choice for Migration Destination

For the first time since 2021, Nashville has entered the list of favored destinations for homebuyers, drawing attention for its affordability and lower cost of living, particularly appealing to those relocating from high-cost coastal cities.

PGIM Predicts 10% Further Decline in Property Values

Prepare for further downturn in the real estate market as PGIM Real Estate's report anticipates an extra 10% decrease in CRE values, following an 8% reduction earlier in 2023.

Federal Reserve's Beige Book Reveals Nationwide CRE Slowdown

Plus, an analysis from Trepp has uncovered that $351.8 billion in multifamily bank loans are due to mature within the period of 2023 to 2027.

Mid-Priced Apartment Demand Soars Amid Economic Uptick

Plus: CoStar's analysis shows a continued dip in CRE sale prices in October, aligning with the ongoing trend of increased rates.

White House Push for In-Person Work Meets Federal Office Return Hurdles

Plus: US construction remains resilient and is projecting a strong pipeline for 2024.

Commercial Real Estate Prices to Remain Low for the Foreseeable Future

Property values might start rising up to two years following a sales activity rebound.

5 Key Trends Shaping the Rental Housing Market in 2024

Plus: We could now be facing a shortage of office space? How is that even possible?