Archive for April 2020
The Post-COVID Economy
In addition to the health and human suffering resulting from the coronavirus (“COVID-19”), the economic impacts on the economy and financial markets have been staggering. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (“DJIA”) and S&P 500 both reached record highs in February 2020 with the Dow soaring to 29,551 on February 12, 2020, and the S&P reaching…
Read More5 Misconceptions About COVID-19
“During this difficult period …” “In times like these …” “The [blank] team is here for you …” Any of these sound familiar? Of course they do. I get the same emails. I’ve been keeping track for about two weeks, and I’d guess I’ve received more than two dozen messages that start just like this. Well intentioned,…
Read MoreThe Continued Rise – and Evolution – of Walkable Urban Development
The past 20 years has witnessed the expansive growth of walkable urban and mixed-use development, which has steadily pulled market share from traditional drivable suburban product. This evolution began in the 1990’s with what this writer calls “the Friends phenomenon,” building off the popularity of TV shows such as Friends or Seinfeld, both located in…
Read MoreWhy You Should Care About the CARES Act
What began as a small healthcare tax repeal act introduced into the House by a Democrat on January 24, 2020 became, in a few weeks’ time, the single largest economic package in American history. But the CARES Act is farbigger and more comprehensive than Obama’s 2009 recession package. Signed by the president on March 24th, it…
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