With the election behind us, there are still many unknowns
There are some positive signs, but the future remains unclear
Author: Bill Norton
Norton: The only thing certain right now is uncertainty
We’re not out of the woods until there is a viable vaccine
Coronavirus frustrations and consternation
When will we know enough to make a realistic assessment of what’s going on?
Norton: Things should be looking very different on the other side of pandemic
For commercial real estate, there are many outcomes that could, or may, happen but it's too early to tell
NH and the U.S. need to face reality
We need to stop avoiding issues and acknowledge problems
Norton: The challenges that lie ahead for 2020
Shortage of labor and affordable housing go hand in hand
It’s a season of uncertain opportunities
There are plenty of reasons to be concerned about the economy
When the correction comes, how long will it last?
It’s unclear from this vantage point, but New England faces headwinds
Rising prices heighten our demographic issues
It’s empty-nesters vs. young buyers for available homes
Do we know where the next boom is coming from?
Why we need to tackle our economic house of cards
What happens when home values start falling?
There will be pressure on local tax rates and revenues
What’s in store for real estate in 2019?
Despite global pressures things should be slow, but steady
Yes, there is a downturn coming
The question is its duration and depth
Is there a hint of anxiety in the air?
Economy still chugs along, but a correction is inevitable
So when will the market become ‘normal’ again?
From traditional metrics, it should have changed already
A multi-pronged approach toward solving affordability
Municipalities should focus on allowing housing to accommodate young workers and empty-nesters
Labor supply and available jobs: the big disconnect
So many openings in the trades and elsewhere show a mismatch between available jobs and employees
Where is the housing market headed?
Rising interest rates, prices make homeownership a different kind of calculation
Is Claremont the future?
Yes, the city has problems, but it also has lots and lots of potential
Disruption in real estate and elsewhere
Technology, longer life expectancy will bring big changes
Are we playing with economic fire?
The newly enacted tax cut may bring benefits, but there are risks
Top 10 issues facing real estate
From political polarization to the changing health care industry, there’s a lot to think about
Signs of stress in commercial real estate
Even with capacity stretched, rents show few signs of moving
Will the landing be soft?
When it comes to the economy, we could be winning the battle, but the war is another matter
Realignments and the medical market
Consolidations, ACA driving changes in NH’s healthcare industry
Automation and the construction labor shortage
Technology can’t solve some aspects, but some machine ‘laborers’ are already here
Do rising rents signal a bubble?
A key question is whether industry norms still apply
Will the market uptick last?
Thoughts from the CRE spring meeting in L.A.
How’s commercial real estate?
Stronger market keeps NH brokers, appraisers, builders and lenders busy
The global economy and NH’s commercial real estate picture
There are several potential game-changers to keep an eye on
Manchester’s air of activity
A weekend that reveals the Queen City’s exciting momentum
The state of New Hampshire’s commercial market
The market is strong, but for how long?
Is a ‘buy low’ period on the horizon?
An economic correction may be around the longer-term corner
Transformations, transitions in real estate
Halfway through the second decade of the new millennium, we are experiencing continuous change
The economic challenges we face
At a recent Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast luncheon, Jeffrey Fuhrer, executive vice president and senior policy adviser for the Boston Fed was the speaker. He freely admitted that Trump’s election surprised him as much as anyone. Although,…
What does the election mean for real estate?
It can give us a chance to look at our communities and determine how we can improve them
Bad but not worse
Takeaways from the Counselors of Real Estate meeting
The shortcomings of 2016
Unfortunately, there has been no focus on real economic issues, policies and outcomes in the circus of a presidential campaign
Norton on real estate: the shortcomings of 2016
There has been no focus on real economic issues, policies and outcomes in the circus of a presidential campaign
‘Intellectual curiosity’ and commercial real estate
Practitioners need to constantly study a multitude of topics to help clients make sound decisions
The hazy, crazy days of summer
Thanks to technology, the pace doesn’t seem to slow down
Debt, interest rates and other scary matters
Data point to gradual global expansion, but outside factors feed the anxiety of markets
A future for downtown Concord
What is the ideal scenario for filling up the area’s vacant spaces?
What’s New Hampshire’s economic strategy?
NH’s approach to economic development has to start with a vision
Assessing NH’s housing options
We’ve have been talking about affordable housing and workforce housing for years, but we have a long way to go
How does NH attract growing companies?
First, create growth hubs or nodes where small businesses can prosper
There’s ‘good’ technology and ‘bad’ technology
Plus, what’s on the commercial real estate horizon for 2016?
What is New Hampshire’s future?
Our history in innovation, invention, investment can help us address challenges
Economic development requires a team effort
Expanding our tax base and attracting new good jobs should not be left solely to municipal and state entities
NH’s new tech opportunity
We need to figure out how to attract and keep micro and small firms
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State revenue got a helpful one-time shot in the arm. Now what?
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‘Caution and conversion’ was the theme in 2025
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NH housing production reached 20-year high in 2025, but still falls short of demand
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Home prices slow in some areas, while affordability crisis persists
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