Green shoots of economic growth could spark risks Key economic metrics investors should monitor How long-term trends favor commercial real estate

Elevated interest rates likely to curb national hiring trends The leading job creation markets Two resources to help you refine your investment strategy

Multiple growth signals noted at 2024’s conclusion. Overall employment increased by 256,000 jobs in December — the strongest month for hiring since March — bringing the total for 2024 to 2.2 million new positions. Though this is down from the prior year’s 3 million-role tally, with the average number of jobs created per month declining across most sectors, employment growth has actually picked up…

CNBC Features Marcus & Millichap CEO Hessam Nadji Why 2025 Will Be A Turning Point For Commercial Real Estate The forces aligning to spur CRE investor engagement in 2025. What does the recent surge in data centers indicate for the evolution of CRE? Will retail remain a favored investment in 2025?    

Multifamily demand on the rise as consumer sentiment boosts household formation Surge of small business optimism could portend strengthened CRE space demand Slackening new construction bolsters long-term CRE outlook

Yahoo! Finance Features Marcus & Millichap CEO Hessam Nadji Key CRE Performance and Investment Trends for 2025 Have investors accepted the reality of higher interest rates? The opportunities investors are capitalizing on today. The forces supporting CRE space demand and investment in 2025. Potential policy impact on CRE in 2025 and beyond.    

Bloomberg News Features Marcus & Millichap CEO Hessam Nadji Key Trends Supporting the Investment Outlook How investors are balancing uncertainty vs. fear of missing out Why retail real estate has emerged as a top investment alternative Lender liquidity and the availability of debt capital How tax policy in 2025 could benefit CRE investment    

The 2025 outlook uncertain but long-term drivers remain strong Demographics a critical component of long-term space demand Capital flows into CRE will support market liquidity

Employment growth resumes earlier trends. Hiring hit a six-month high in November as weather- and labor relation-related disruptions to job creation in October gave way to a subsequent rebound. The 227,000 net new roles in November, combined with the prior period’s 36,000-person addition, result in a mean gain of 131,500 positions per month. This is below the average of 191,000 from the first nine months of the year, as well as what was typical across the… Read More

Why holiday retail sales could outperform The key ingredient needed to lift holiday sales to the next level How holiday sales performance could offer valuable insights for real estate investors