Tracking Trends in Commercial Real Estate and the Broader Economy

Published: Oct. 6, 2014, 1 a.m.

b"Commercial real estate can be a leading indicator of economic trends. \\xa0When businesses are optimistic, they lease space to house more employees and accommodate anticipated growth. \\xa0Both are good for landlords.\\nLikewise, when businesses are pessimistic, they don't add space, renew leases or accept rental increases...and they don't hire. \\xa0That's not good\\xa0for landlords.\\nAnd when things are REALLY bad, businesses just stop paying or move their operations to more affordable, friendlier jurisdictions if they can find them. \\xa0This can be good or bad for landlords depending on which side of the migration you're on.\\nIn this episode we take a look at commercial real estate trends with one of the biggest brains in the business, Dr. David Lynn. \\xa0David has PhD from the London School of Economics, is a prolific author on real estate related topics, and has served as the Chief Investment Strategist for more than one multi-billion dollar real estate investment funds.\\nSpeaking of fund managers, we also check in with returning guest Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors. \\xa0Frank's not a real estate guy, but as the investment strategist for a top performing fund family, Frank pays close attention to the macro trends which affect ALL investors - real estate or otherwise.\\nSo listen in as we take the pulse of the broader economy with David Lynn and Frank Holmes!\\nThe Real Estate Guys\\u2122 radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed. \\xa0Learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter! Visit www.realestateguysradio.com."