$52B Influx Into Holiday Season

As crowds flocked to retailers over the weekend the U.S. Market has received a nice boost unnecessary spending into the economy. Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend reached record breaking numbers. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) a total of 226 million shoppers spent $52.4 billion, up from $45 billion last year, a 16% increase. Sales gains were spread across all categories. Biggest winners in retail this year were, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Kohl's and Macy's. Stay tuned for updates on Cyber Monday's projected big day.

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Commercial Real Estate Developers Exlpore EB-5 Possibilites

Commercial real estate developers and economic development officials will gather in Orlanda, Florida, for the National Commercial Real Estate EB-5 Finance and Investment Forum on September 30. There, they will explore alternative sources of funding for many real estate investment projects across the country.

Top 10 Multi-Family Deals of the Decade

The prediction is that this year portfolio acquisitions will be few and far between. However the likelihood is that as the market heats up consolidation and larger deals will occur. Will we see an acquisition surpass $22b?... Probably. Click here.

ULI Panel Notes Growing Deal Flow

The great minds have decided that deal flow will pick up in 2011. I wish that we had come to the same conclusion...



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Carmel Estate - #2 Real Estate Deal

Carmel Estate is named #2 in the Top 10 best home and condo deals in the United States by www.toptenrealestatedeals.com

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