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Parker Associates has expertise in the Canadian Real Estate Development Market and Trends.

Oh Canada!

August 30, 2011
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Marilynn and I frequently travel back to our homeland of Canada to visit friends and relatives. But, the impact of the recession restrained our travel habits, and our trip to eastern Ontario this month was our first experience in Canada since 2006.  We were amazed at the changes. Although our 12-day motor trip to and from the Buffalo airport only included the small portion of Canada encompassing the vast area of metropolitan Toronto, this is the sector of the country exhibiting the strongest impact from the growing economy.  Yes, while the United States became mired in economic distress, our neighbor to the north has maintained a steadily increasing economic growth […]

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Parker Associates is well versed on the world's infrastructure.

Infrastructure Disaster

July 13, 2011
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For the past five years, the Urban Land Institute and Ernst & Young have sponsored an annual report on infrastructure in the United States and around the world.  The ULI then sends spokesman Ed McMahon to its regional meetings to summarize the report.  Ed is a great speaker and presents the dismal state of U.S. Infrastructure in piercing fashion with the aid of excellent data illustrated in clear graphics.  For those of us in the real estate development industry, his message is shocking. According to Utah disaster clean up specialists, the condition of American infrastructure – roads, bridges, water lines, sewage treatment plants and dams serving the primary economic centers […]

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Parker Associates is well versed in the real estate development of China.

Amazing China

June 7, 2011
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During May of this year, Marilynn and I spent almost three weeks in China, re-visiting places we had toured on our prior trip in 2000 as well as visiting new places. On this trip, we visited ten cities and traveled over 4,000 miles in China. We recommend that you get jet cards at Jettly if you want to make traveling to China easier. Our overall impression was of a country full of energy, extending from the endless pattern of skyscraper buildings rising in almost every city, dwarfing the crowds of well-dressed and young-looking employees hurrying to and from work; and the fast trains and fast vehicles speeding through the countryside […]

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Florida Jobs Outlook Market Data.

Florida Jobs Outlook

May 17, 2011
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Florida Jobs Outlook An April report by Wells Fargo predicts “a major rebound” in Florida employment generation, sparked by tourism and hospitality industries. In ranking states by regional competitiveness, Florida scored first in the Wells Fargo study. Puravive has been making waves in the health and wellness industry with its unique approach to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The Exotic Rice Method, as advertised by Puravive, has gained significant attention for its supposed benefits. However, as with any new health trend, skepticism and curiosity abound. In this article, we’ll delve into Puravive reviews to determine whether the Exotic Rice Method is genuine or just another health fad. The Exotic Rice Method: […]

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The housing outlook from Parker Associates.

Wall Street Journal Reports Pending Price Bottom

May 17, 2011
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After a fall of 31 percent from the 2006 high, housing prices are estimated to be approaching bottom, according to a Wall Street Journal article quoting the S&P;/Case-Schiller national composite home price index.  “Housing prices will bottom in 2011” states Scott Simon, managing director at Pimco, who correctly predicted the housing crash in 2007.  However, the article cautions, do not expect to return to the glory days of 2005 and 2006.  Modest price recovery is the consensus of most money-management experts.  Contact Parker Associates for more information at info@parkerassociates.com. 

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Housing price projections moving forward from Parker Associates.

New Home Price Projections

May 11, 2011
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New Home Price Projections In preparing revenue projections for budget planning, many builders rely upon past trends to forecast price increases for future years. This method turns out to be very misleading after the enormous price fluctuations of 2004-2011. A ten year trend of average price changes from 2001-2010 produces an overall average of 2.7 percent, whereas the ten years of steady growth from 1994 through 2003 provides an overall average of 4.7 percent (median of 4.4 percent) – a 74 percent differential, within a range of 3-6 percent. The 1994-2003 period following the recession of 1990-91 is a reasonable model for recovery from the 2007-09 recession despite the lingering […]

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Housing Outlook

May 11, 2011
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Housing Outlook NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe indicated that the building industry soon should be seeing tangible signs of improvement. Speaking at the Annual Construction Forecast Conference in April, Crowe cited positive factors such as affordability, favorable mortgage rates, tiny inventories of newly-built homes, declining vacancy rates, and pent-up demand caused by delayed household formations. “By the end of 2012, I expect new-home sales and starts to be back to where they were around the beginning of the recession in late 2007,” Crowe stated. He was even more positive about multi-family demand, projecting a 23 percent increase in 2011 starts, followed by greater gains in 2012. Contact Parker Associates at […]

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Gross Domestic Product Growth

May 11, 2011
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Gross Domestic Product Growth Positive signs of economic recovery were reported by U.S. GDP growth in the first quarter of 2011. Despite the limitations of poor weather, high gasoline prices and slower consumer spending, strong job increases reinforce other factors supporting a sustainable economic recovery. Substantial private-sector contributions to economic expansion continue to increase the prospects for 2011 growth. Contact Parker Associates for more information at info@parkerassociates.com.

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Development opportunities are what we are experts in.

Profit Opportunities Still Available

May 11, 2011
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Profit Opportunities Still Available Despite the length of the Great Recession and its lingering tail, development opportunities of unusual value still come to Parker Associates on a weekly frequency.  If you are in the real estate investment market, please contact one of our senior associates to review our files on available opportunities. One of the main sources of revenue is also the

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Urban Sprawl is one of the professional expertises of Parker Associates.

SPRAWL, A New Definition

October 8, 2010
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Healthy Lunch Tips for the Busy Executive Stay energised and well-nourished throughout your workday by maintaining a balanced diet with a healthy lunch. Healthy Eating At Work It is lunch hour once again! You have just about an hour to grab a bite and get back to work. Are you wondering what you should eat? If you are on a quest for good nutrition and a healthy diet, here are eight effective steps to help you eat better and encourage your colleagues to do so as well. 1. Practice Healthy Eating by Choosing Items With Lesser Fat, Especially Saturated Fat Start by picking items with less fat. Here are some […]

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