The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) determines whether we are in an economic slowdown, recession or a depression. The GDP is the total value of the goods and services produced over a designated period. An economy that is growing is expected to increase its GDP. An economic slowdown happens when the rate of growth (which is […]

The higher and record gasoline prices paid by Americans have had and will continue to have a significant affect on the value of income property. These new prices are changing the spending and driving habits of the American consumer. This is affecting where the consumer shops and the employment base of many communities. The combination […]

Is it reasonable to think that today’s stock market, increasing unemployment rate, and the affect of the subprime mortgage crisis on our banking system will end in a crash like the one in 1929? Is another depression similar to the one in the 1930s likely? Given the recent stock market decline, the increasing unemployment rate, […]

Yes. It’s covered in the recent NIPI Update. In spite of a softening economy, there are commercial real estate investment opportunities available under a strict set of guidelines. These are as follows: Stay away from negative spread, negative cash flow, mortgages with short-term maturities, leases with above market rents, next year’s projections, last year’s expenses, […]