Figures reflect state business restrictions amid virus surge Continuing claims fall but Americans on extended benefits rise Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits unexpectedly jumped to the highest level in three months, suggesting the labor market’s recovery is faltering amid the surge in Covid-19 cases and widening business restrictions. Initial jobless claims in regular state … Continue reading U.S. Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Jump to Highest in Three Months
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San Diego’s Barrio Logan Bounces Back, But Recovery Is Fragile
Covid-19 has taken a toll on small businesses in the Mexican-American neighborhood, threatening the barrio’s recent renaissance. With roots in Mexican and street art, murals can be found throughout Barrio Logan, a Mexican-American neighborhood in San Diego. The comeback for businesses in the predominately Mexican-American neighborhood of Barrio Logan in San Diego is a case … Continue reading San Diego’s Barrio Logan Bounces Back, But Recovery Is Fragile
Covid Is Accelerating the Exodus From New York and California to Cheaper States
While taxes spur relocations by the rich, lower costs, bigger living spaces and better quality of life are driving other Americans during the pandemic. By Misyrlena Egkolfopoulou December 14, 2020, 3:30 AM PST Elon Musk is doing it. Carl Icahn has already done it, so has Joe Rogan. And many who float in Manhattan’s upper … Continue reading Covid Is Accelerating the Exodus From New York and California to Cheaper States
America’s Economy Faces a Zombie Recovery, Even With Vaccine
This was supposed to have been a good year for zombies. At least that’s what Kevin Kriess, owner of the Living Dead Museum and Gift Shop in Evans City, Pa., thought. The business, not far from the cemetery where George Romero filmed the 1968 zombie classic Night of the Living Dead, was gearing up for an expansion. Kriess … Continue reading America’s Economy Faces a Zombie Recovery, Even With Vaccine
What’s in store for commercial real estate in 2021?
Until the aroma of economic uncertainly ceases to waft, expect commercial lease occupants to seek commitments of fewer years than before. Wow! December. With Christmas lights festooning the neighborhood, we are reminded that 2020 is almost history! 2021 is a mere 25 days hence. What can we expect of the commercial real estate landscape next … Continue reading What’s in store for commercial real estate in 2021?
5 Big Commercial Real Estate Leasing Trends to Watch in 2021
From flex space to subleasing to percentage leases, these are the most prominent market realities for the new year COWORKING OPERATORS SUCH AS WEWORK ARE EXPECTED TO START EXPANDING ONCE AGAIN IN 2021. PHOTO: SPENCER PLATT/GETTY IMAGES A handful of trends in commercial real estate leasing will dominate the new year, and are worth watching. The … Continue reading 5 Big Commercial Real Estate Leasing Trends to Watch in 2021
