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My grandkids have the right perspective: Enjoy the moment. Adults fret about life, things we have no control over. Here are some things to ponder while relaxing at the beach.
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There is a stark disconnect between consumer confidence which is soaring and the U.S. economy which is not. A recession is looming. Find out why.
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My 2017 forecast on the health of the commercial real estate market depends on two factors: 1) the strength of the U.S. economy and 2) where we are on the real estate market cycle. My answers will surprise you.
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For the first time in U.S. history we will have a real estate developer as president. Trump’s policies should be very good for commercial real estate.
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The Portland economy and real estate market are doing well but the rest of the country is beginning to show signs of a slowdown. Find out why.
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In my January 9th blog post, “My Crystal Ball Forecast for Commercial Real Estate in 2016” I stated that even the most seasoned prognosticators will fail to predict major events occurring in 2016. And these unexpected events will have enormous influence on the economy and specifically on commercial real estate.
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In my last blog post, My Crystal Ball Forecast for Commercial Real Estate in 2016, I made five predictions about the coming year. One of my predictions was that 2016 will be the last year for modest growth for the US economy. Unfortunately it appears the world is heading towards a recession this year and […]
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I’ve always believed it’s better to have an opinion and later be found wrong than to be a person who has either no convictions or doesn’t have the courage to express them. So I respectfully disagree with the saying, “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth […]
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In the classic book, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien a thrush lands on the shoulder of Bard the Bowman and speaks in a language he can understand. The bird tells Bard to watch for the dragon’s weak spot, a chink in his armor in the hollow of his left breast. Bard looks, sees the open […]
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