Memphis International Airport, air cargo, and the global
economy.
* The Airports International Council cites Memphis International
Airport as the world's busiest cargo airport for the past 12
consecutive years.
* In 2006, over 3.5 million metric tons were . . .
Open for business: the University Neighborhoods Development
Corporation.
Introduction
The University Neighborhoods Development Corporation (UNDC) is a
private, non-profit, neighborhood-based organization, distinct from the
University of Memphis, focusing on a . . .
Affordability in the single-family housing market.
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Introduction
The single-family housing rental market is a unique one that
vividly illustrates the local character of real estate. All participants
in the real estate . . .
National & regional economies.(Statistical table)
Gross Domestic Product, 2005-2006
I II II IV
2005 3.4 3.3 4.2 1.8
2006 5.6 2.6 2.0 2.2
Note: Seasonally adjusted at annual rates.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic . . .
The bump in the road becomes a hill.
The Federal Reserve (Fed), in its January policy statement,
succinctly assessed the national economic outlook as follows:
"Overall, the economy seems likely to expand at a moderate pace
over coming . . .
An industry niche--executive conference centers business-like,
purpose-driven meeting atmosphere.(International Association of
C
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Specialization is the latest hotel industry strategic tool, Product
success is now less dependent upon standard demographics and more
dependent upon understanding "mind . . .
2005 lending study key findings.(Report)
I. What's New?
In an ongoing commitment to cast light on lending patterns and
lending disparities in Memphis and Shelby County, the Community
Development Council of Greater Memphis (CD Council) . . .
Crime and property values.
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It is an unfortunate reality for the residents of Memphis that high
on the list of local claims to fame--along with Blues, and Elvis--is
crime. Memphis ranks 13th in crime . . .
The Memphis Area Association of REALTORS[R] Education Foundation
and the Center for Real Estate Research at the Sparks Bureau of
In an ever-changing and dynamic field such as real estate, keeping
abreast of the latest trends and newest innovations can be challenging.
For real estate professionals today, success in meeting . . .
The Arkansas economic outlook: 2007.
The Arkansas economic outlook for 2007 is more problematic than
usual. Borrowing terminology from equity analysts, the Arkansas economy
could maintain growth in line with national performance or . . .
Thank you, Shirley! On June 30, 2007, after 42 years of dedicated
service, Shirley Stanphill, the Sparks Bureau of Business and
Forty-two years is a long time. For a career, it is a commitment.
In fact, it can be argued that 42 years is a labor of love. In the case
of Shirley Stanphill, that is exactly what it was.
. . .
The mortgage default crisis: the American dream becomes a
nightmare.
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The startling foreclosure numbers revealed by Realty-Trac in
January 2007 and the recent fallout in the subprime mortgage market have
left real estate professionals and . . .
The fed strikes again ...: this time it was the housing market
that suffered, so when will the recovery begin?(Industry
overview
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Market Imbalances Result from Fed Actions
Daily evidence of the continuing erosion of the housing market, the
associated disruption of financial and credit markets, and . . .
Kentucky's economic outlook for 2007.
State Economy
Kentucky's personal income is estimated to be $125.5 billion
for the first quarter of FY 2007, an increase of 5.5 percent from a year
ago. U.S. personal income grew by 7.7 percent . . .
Global economic outlook 2007: growth slows everywhere, but
outlook is positive.
After strong growth and recovery around the world last year,
economic growth next year is expected to be slower everywhere. China and
India will again be global leaders.
United States GDP is . . .
National & regional economies.(Statistical table)
National Economic Indicators
March April
2007 2007
Consumer Confidence (1) 107.2 . . .
Going the extra MILE: the Memphis Institute for Leadership
Education Leadership Mentoring Program.
There is always a need for a few good leaders, and the Memphis
business community certainly needs a lot more than just a few. The
Fogelman College of Business & Economics is attempting to help . . .
Annexation of Cordova, Tennessee, by Memphis: sale price trends
from repeat-sale indexes.
Introduction
This article addresses the array of benefit and cost factors that
should be considered when, as part of its growth policy, a city
considers the annexation of adjacent or nearby . . .
Sparks Bureau of Business and Economic Research's Center for
Real Estate Research continues to grow.(finance for construction of
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It is difficult to believe that two short years ago the University
of Memphis was just beginning the process of establishing the Center for
Real Estate Research (CRER) . . .
Mississippi economic outlook: countdown to take-off.
Mississippi's economy is back on track, after being slammed by
Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. The state's three coastal
counties, which account for about 15% of the state's employment . . .
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