Rent control and commercial real estate valuation risk are often debated in abstract terms. Far less common is a real-world comparison that allows practitioners to observe how different housing policies influence capital behavior, income certainty, and long-term asset value under otherwise similar conditions. The neighboring cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis provide such a comparison. Why the Twin Cities Function … Read More
Inflation Is Cooling — So Why Does It Still Feel Expensive?
Inflation is cooling, but the cost squeeze is not over. Headline inflation has eased materially, yet essential expenses continue to pressure households and businesses—particularly in Florida. This is not a contradiction. Inflation has not disappeared. It has shifted. “Headline inflation tells us where we’ve been,” said Walter Duke, CEO of Walter Duke + Partners. “Lived inflation is about where pressure … Read More