by: Charlotte Barta, marketing coordinator
Original article: By Hibah Yousuf, staff reporter June 24, 2010: 9:35 AM ET
With Albany, NY leading the way, CNNMoney.com reports the top 21 cities that have remained unshaken by the recession. With cities such as Dallas, TX, Little Rock, AR, and Washington D.C. on the list, Des Moines, Iowa ranked among the highest in 8th position. Contributing factors were stable labour, housing markets, and healthy economic activity.
This isn't the first time Des Moines has ranked high on a national scale. This Midwest city can be found at the top of the Best City in America, Best City for Business and Careers, Best place to Raise a Family, and Strongest US Metro Economy lists.
NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company, Des Moines office, can attest to these statistics by reporting positive company growth in the last 2 years. They have added over 10 employees and 2 million square feet to their portfolio as well as expanded their services to encompass more cities in the State of Iowa.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
NAI Global Reports: "Gulf Oil Spill Not Likely to Impact Commercial Real Estate"
By: Peter Setaro
Distributed via email on June 22, 2010 at 10:39am
"Gulf Coast Commercial Property Experts See No Long-Term Effect on Supply or Demand
PRINCETON, NJ, June 22, 2010 – The BP oil spill that has continued for more than 60 days has caused widespread environmental damage and is already affecting shipping, fishing and tourism, but commercial property experts in the region do not believe the accident will have a significant impact on Gulf Coast real estate markets, according to a special report released today by NAI Global.
Commercial real estate leaders from markets bordering the Gulf of Mexico and renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman weigh in on how experts are quantifying the impact of the oil spill, and provide regional on-the-ground observations of how property markets are faring today. While some markets may see a temporary up-tick resulting from the cleanup efforts, most do not expect any long-term impact, positive or negative, on supply or demand, the primary factors influencing rental rates and property values.
NAI Global, the world’s premier managed network of commercial real estate firms and one of the largest real estate services providers worldwide, has a presence in markets all along the Gulf Coast, including New Orleans, LA, Pensacola, FL, Mobile, AL, Fort Myers, FL, and Houston, TX.
While there is no questioning the potential environmental impact, Dr. Linneman, NAI Global’s Chief Economist, suggests that political activists are inflating the economic impact of the oil spill, and that the impact on the Gulf Coast’s economy in general and real estate in particular will probably be minimal.
“This spill is the most overhyped problem we’ve seen in the past six months,” said Dr. Linneman. “The overall economic impact to the nation will be trivial.”
The full report is available for free download at www.naiglobal.com under Publications/Articles & White Papers, or by clicking here."
Distributed via email on June 22, 2010 at 10:39am
"Gulf Coast Commercial Property Experts See No Long-Term Effect on Supply or Demand
PRINCETON, NJ, June 22, 2010 – The BP oil spill that has continued for more than 60 days has caused widespread environmental damage and is already affecting shipping, fishing and tourism, but commercial property experts in the region do not believe the accident will have a significant impact on Gulf Coast real estate markets, according to a special report released today by NAI Global.
Commercial real estate leaders from markets bordering the Gulf of Mexico and renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman weigh in on how experts are quantifying the impact of the oil spill, and provide regional on-the-ground observations of how property markets are faring today. While some markets may see a temporary up-tick resulting from the cleanup efforts, most do not expect any long-term impact, positive or negative, on supply or demand, the primary factors influencing rental rates and property values.
NAI Global, the world’s premier managed network of commercial real estate firms and one of the largest real estate services providers worldwide, has a presence in markets all along the Gulf Coast, including New Orleans, LA, Pensacola, FL, Mobile, AL, Fort Myers, FL, and Houston, TX.
While there is no questioning the potential environmental impact, Dr. Linneman, NAI Global’s Chief Economist, suggests that political activists are inflating the economic impact of the oil spill, and that the impact on the Gulf Coast’s economy in general and real estate in particular will probably be minimal.
“This spill is the most overhyped problem we’ve seen in the past six months,” said Dr. Linneman. “The overall economic impact to the nation will be trivial.”
The full report is available for free download at www.naiglobal.com under Publications/Articles & White Papers, or by clicking here."
Friday, June 18, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Forbes.com: Des Moines voted best place to raise a family in 2010
By: Charlotte Barta, marketing coordinator
NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company
When comparing cost of living, prevalence of home ownership, median household income, housing costs, commute time, crime and the percentage of young adults that graduate high school, Des Moines, Iowa is able to hold it's own against highly recognizable cities such as Syracuse, NY and Pittsburgh, PA. And there is a Forbes.com poll to prove it!
It seems as though Des Moines, Iowa can't do wrong by Forbes Magazine/Forbes.com. In recent years Des Moines has made the cut in such polls as the Best Place for Business and Careers, America's Cheapest Cities, and now The Best Place to Raise a Family. This goes to show great things do come in Midwestern packages if low living costs, short commute times, and great schools are of interest to you.
For more information and the original article, please click here.
NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company
When comparing cost of living, prevalence of home ownership, median household income, housing costs, commute time, crime and the percentage of young adults that graduate high school, Des Moines, Iowa is able to hold it's own against highly recognizable cities such as Syracuse, NY and Pittsburgh, PA. And there is a Forbes.com poll to prove it!
It seems as though Des Moines, Iowa can't do wrong by Forbes Magazine/Forbes.com. In recent years Des Moines has made the cut in such polls as the Best Place for Business and Careers, America's Cheapest Cities, and now The Best Place to Raise a Family. This goes to show great things do come in Midwestern packages if low living costs, short commute times, and great schools are of interest to you.
For more information and the original article, please click here.
