The TreppWire Podcast: A Commercial Real Estate Show 263. Consumer Spending Dip, Sunbelt Multifamily, Ground Lease Valuation, & Industrial Sales
Jun 20, 2024
This podcast episode covers consumer spending trends, Sunbelt multifamily data, life insurance commercial mortgage returns, a decrease in ground lease office valuation, and industrial sales transactions. The hosts also discuss the impact of economic indicators on real estate markets, challenges in affordable housing development, and recent property transactions in different sectors.
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Disorienting Economic Data
- Mixed economic data, like cooling retail sales and permits, are causing uncertainty.
- This raises concerns about inflation and market reactions.
Consumer Spending and Retail Trends
- Softening retail sales, rising credit card delinquencies, and struggling dollar stores indicate consumer sentiment decline.
- Walmart targeting affluent customers raises questions about average consumer spending.
Multifamily Market Conundrum
- High interest rates typically benefit multifamily owners as renters struggle to afford homes.
- Current market conditions, however, show an oversaturation of multifamily in certain markets, negating this typical benefit.