Category Archives: Market Research

Declining Inventory in Central Florida

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

I’ve been charting inventory in Central Florida (Orlando MSA) for a while now.  The inventory is in steep decline and the market is seeing some price rise.  Both median and average sales prices increased marginally but the inventory compression is forecasting a comeback in home prices:

A Case for Investing in Florida

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

Central Florida, otherwise known as the greater Orlando area has seen its inventory of available homes decline by 25% in the last 12 months.  Now at the present rate of sales, there is only a 5 month supply of homes on the market. A case for investing in Florida?

Memphis Flood Update:

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

I’m sure you’ve been watching the news over the last few days and seeing Memphis in the headlines.  The Mississippi River is a few inches shy of an all time record crest.  Despite this the vast majority of the Memphis area’s 1.4 million residents sit well above the areas which … Continue reading →

Bloomberg’s Bold New Waterfront for Manhattan

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

Mayor Michael Bloomberg unveiled a new plan to invest $3 billion into Manhattan’s waterfront over the next 3 years.  Included are areas we’re targeting in Northern Manhattan adjacent to the waterfront.  The plan part of a larger Vision 2020 New York City Comprehensive Waterfront Plan.  The northern part of Manhattan … Continue reading →

Clear Capital: Memphis Home Prices Rise Fastest

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

Clear Capital the asset valuation and risk assessment data provider, reported that home prices in Memphis, TN rose faster than … Continue reading →

Mitsubishi Selects Memphis for Location of New Plant

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Ryan Hinricher

Mitsubishi Electric announced it will build a $200 million facility as its headquarters for the Group’s heavy electrical equipment production in North America.  The 350,000 sq-ft plant will manufacture large rail-car sized transformers.  Being closer to Memphis’ growing rail facilities was a component of its decision.  The new plant employ … Continue reading →