CNN, CNBC Report Commercial Real Estate Rebound

Investors are expressing interest in what CNN calls “the slow moving commercial real estate recovery”.  CNBC interviewed portfolio managers who agree.  Might related industries such as building contracting and building products benefit?

Consumer Spending Rises

Consumer spending increased in November for the fifth month in a row, according to Reuters. The article concludes that “with the economic outlook brightening, consumers’ mood is also perking up.” This follows on the heels of other positive economic...

Harvard Releases Good News for Social Marketers

The Harvard Business Review’s January-February issue, just released, states that multi-taskers may be advertisers’ best audience. It states that “People are combining TV watching and internet use in ways that could be highly valuable to...

Positive year-end news: existing home sales rise

Sales of existing homes rose 5.6% in November, according to articles in the Wall Street Journal and NPR online today. “Sales have now risen in three of the past four months,” writes Mark Memmott of NPR. The Wall Street Journal notes that “prices...

Simple Wishes for Whirled Peas

      Let’s Blog Off asks…if money were no object, what would be the perfect gift? Whether it’s for yourself or for somebody else, what thing would you give that you won’t or can’t give now? Your browser does not support...