By: Bill Kauffman | April 26, 2017
The preliminary data for seniors housing and care Q1 2017 transactions volume showed a significant uptick from the prior quarter. Volume totaled $4.4 billion in the first quarter. The increase in volume was mainly driven by the public REIT divestitures and the institutional players, namely Blackstone, stepping in to acquire properties.
Economic Trends | Market Trends | Senior Housing | Workforce
By: Beth Mace | April 21, 2017
This week, NIC MAP® Data Service clients attended a webinar on the seniors housing market trends during the first quarter of 2017. Key takeaways included:
Market Trends | Senior Housing | Workforce
By: Lana Peck | April 19, 2017
Conducting a Desktop Analysis of the Competition When conducting a market study competitor analysis, many tools and sources of public information are available right from your desktop. The task may seem overwhelming, especially if the market is highly competitive. But here are some best practices to follow: Know what you are looking for Consider why the information is available Think like a prospective resident Organize a collection plan
By: Beth Mace | April 11, 2017
The Labor Department reported on Friday that nonfarm payrolls increased by a seasonally-adjusted 98,000 positions in March, well below the consensus 180,000 estimate. This followed gains of 219,000 in February and 216,000 in January. Revisions to January and February preliminary estimates subtracted 38,000 jobs from what was initially reported. Monthly revisions result from additional reports received from businesses since the last published estimates and from the recalculation of seasonal factors. Over the past 3 months, job gains have averaged 178,000 per month.
