Posts by Kevin.Miller

While the Fed is an important driver in the economy, it isn’t the only factor that shapes long-term interest rates for commercial real estate.  We saw interest rates move independently of the Fed’s actions in the year 2000.  At that time, the Fed had abandoned their two year fight against inflation and turned on its…

Santa came early for some commercial real estate owners who locked a rate in the past week.   The 10YR US Treasury yields dipped then rallied last week, declining to 4.11% before bouncing back to current levels near 4.25%.  Is this dip and then increase back to the prior week’s levels a sign of a…

  This past week, commercial real estate owners caught a huge break.  The 10YR treasury yields fell almost 0.30% throughout the week, and are 0.80% lower than their high of ~5.00% in mid October. Not even Friday’s comments by Fed Chair Powell that “rate cuts are premature” stopped yields from falling.  Short term yields (1MO…

  Portland, OR is a PLUM market due to its sustainability initiatives, diversified job market, and relative affordability compared to other west coast cities. The industrial market in Portland has been the city’s top-performing sector over the past three years, with asking rents up approximately 25% from pre-COVID levels. Click Here to Download Full Market…

  Pittsburgh, PA, is a PLUM SELECT 80 market due to its storied industrial history. Pittsburgh is widely known as Steel City, due to the long-standing presence and history of steel manufacturers, with US Steel still headquartered in the city. Forbes recently named it the best housing market for Baby Boomers. In addition, Pittsburgh has a long…

  Jacksonville, FL, is a PLUM SELECT 80 market due to its low unemployment rate, strong population growth, and diversified employment base. According to Global Trade Magazine, Jacksonville has been named as one of the best cities for logistics infrastructure due to its two deep-water ports, three major interstates, major railways, and an international airport…

  Nashville is a PLUM SELECT 80 market due to its dynamic population growth, access to prestigious college institutions, bustling hospitality sector, and business-friendly environment. Hospitality development is surging to keep up with demand from tourism. There are currently 3,700 new hotel rooms currently underway in Nashville. Recently Nashville was ranked as the #1 city…

  Cincinnati is a PLUM SELECT 80 market due to its youthful population, favorable tax climate, and robust manufacturing industry. The office sector has returned to positive ground after a negative 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The industrial sector was recently ranked as the #1 city to buy industrial property in the…

  Tampa is a PLUM SELECT 80 market due to its business-friendly environment, GDP growth, and strong performance across all commercial property types. The multifamily sector has seen a meteoric rise due to the influx of residents since the onset of the COVID pandemic. The industrial sector continues to benefit from expansions to Port Tampa…

  Raleigh, NC, is a PLUM SELECT 80 market due to its rapid population growth, proximity to research universities, and its ever-expanding technology sector. A high percentage of its population is college educated, and the median household income is 21% higher than the national average. In addition, there have been large investments recently from companies…