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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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real estate recovery is set to continue into 2014, with investors increasingly looking beyond some of the traditionally popular markets to secondary markets in search of higher yields, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2014 , co-published by PwC US and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). Posted by Heidi Schwartz .

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Steady Optimism Among U.S. Commercial Real Estate Executives, Increased Investor Appetite

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Capital availability from a wide range of equity sources also is expected to improve in 2014, with increased activity by institutional forces. A count of 203 interviews were completed in conjunction with the 2014 Akerman Summit. Interviews took place between January 20 – February 7, 2014. Increased Confidence And Capital Flows.

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High Global Investor Confidence, Increased Interest In The U.S.

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Overall, the new Global Investor Sentiment Survey found optimism about the economic outlook for 2014, and with this increased confidence, many investors are planning to expand, especially in “safe haven” cities around the world. as retailers look to expand into new markets. With more than 500 responses from the U.S.,

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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

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From the March/April 2014 issue. Several senior executives as well as finance, accounting, retail operations and other administrative groups are among the 175 jobs to be relocated to the Garden State. By Jonathan Sanders. With his signature on the Economic Opportunity Act of 2013, Gov.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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percent in 2014, 2.8 percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. Rick Scott signed a bill into law that will eliminate sales tax on the purchase of manufacturing equipment starting April 30, 2014.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The TNECD website summarizes Tennessee’s approach to business climate with this credo: “We believe in high expectations, low debt and a pro-business regulatory environment. This expansion in Jackson underscores the ripe environment for job creation and investment we’ve fostered here in Tennessee,” Rolfe said at the project announcement.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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ALABAMA - updated for 2014. ALASKA – updated for 2014. As part of the More Alaska Production Act passed in 2013, for the North Slope only, this credit will increase to 45% on January 1, 2014, and the credit will change to 35% beginning January 1, 2016. ARIZONA – updated for 2014. TAX INCENTIVES.

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