Opportunity Zones, areas in each state where Qualified Opportunity Funds can invest gains from other investments into real estate and businesses to defer and reduce capital gains taxes, were introduced as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017.

Fox Business Interview with Marcus & Millichap’s Hessam Nadji

CNBC Interview with Marcus & Millichap’s Hessam Nadji

Persistent job growth and broad employment base support robust apartment demand. Fueled by the largest population base in the county, the NYC economy remains on solid footing. A host of industries, including a vibrant startup scene, have generated consistent job growth, boosting demand for apartments. As supply increases reached a cycle high in 20176, rent growth slowed as developers utilized incentives to fill new proprieties,s particularly along the East River in Brooklyn and Queens. The… Read More

Fox Business’s Maria Bartiromo and Panel Feature Marcus & Millichap CEO Hessam Nadji: The Fed and Real Estate Market | Conditions and Outlook

Unemployment continues to decline, including for those with a degree. The number of unemployed people in the U.S. fell by 270,000 last month to just under 6 million. The last time fewer people looked for work was in December 2000. Last month’s job growth pushed down the unemployment rate 20 basis points to 3.7 percent from the previous month. For those with a four-year college degree, the rate dropped 10 basis points to 2.0 percent, its… Read More

Though mortgage interest rates remain historically low, the average 30-year fixed rate reached its highest level since 2011. Rising mortgage rates in conjunction with home values that have appreciated more than 64 percent over the same time period are discouraging many potential homeowners from making offers due to their inability to afford mortgage payments. Because of the rising costs, the pace of sales has declined each month since March. The increasing costs of homeownership, as… Read More