The Lede

Bloomberg, Oct. 11, 2016--Smialek, Jeanna San Francisco Fed says new normal for long-run U.S. economic growth could be 1.5 percent to 1.75 percent a year.

HousingWire, Oct. 10, 2016--Hackmyer, Erica An upswing in the real estate market is prompting experienced investors to return and even inspiring confidence in newbie investors to try their hand at investing.

Reuters, Oct. 7, 2016--Randall, David HomeUnion is among a small crop of new companies, including competitors Investability and Roofstock that offer ways to buy, renovate and manage properties in markets that command relatively strong rents compared to their low home prices.

National Mortgage News, Oct. 7, 2016--Finkelstein, Brad Mortgage Bankers Association CEO David Stevens noted lower-income borrowers do not itemize on their taxes and can't take advantage of the deduction.

Bloomberg, Oct. 7, 2016--Clark, Patrick Rents for single-family homes are likely to rise by 1.7 percent in the year ending August 2017, according to new data from Zillow.

D Magazine (Dallas), Oct. 12, 2016--Zikos, John  Creating a sense of place and a reason to stay for a while in retail properties is more important than ever before, developer Zikos says.

CT Post (Bridgeport, Conn.), Oct. 12. 2016--Torres Ocasio, Keila  Recently renovated properties experienced significant action in a quarter that saw a drop in commercial leasing activity.

But 'Credit Barbell' Indicator Jumps

'Cap Rates Haven't Really Moved and Fundamentals Continue to Hum Along'

Occupier 'Window of Opportunity' Will Not Remain Open Forever

Seattle, Portland Could See Rent Hikes Up to 7%

But Upcoming Completions Could Shrink Rent Growth