State Business Leaders Still Wary of U.S. Economy
The latest Alabama Business Confidence Index decreased slightly, indicating expectations for a mild drop-off from last quarter’s economic performance.
Business & Economics
Rental Costs Rise in the SEC’s College Towns
Rents in cities home to an SEC institution are on the rise.
Economic Outlook Improving Among State Business Leaders
Alabama business leaders expect the economy to chug along, but uncertainty about the national economy is keeping full-on optimism in check.
To Comfortably Pay Rent, Alabamians Need $59,000 Income
Alabamians must make about the median annual income for the state to avoid rent becoming a financial burden.
Entrepreneurship in Alabama at All-Time High
A new analysis of websites finds small business entrepreneurship in Alabama is healthy.
Affordability Concerns Remain as Costlier Rent Growth Slows
The average cost to rent housing across the country continues to become more expensive, but the price increases are slowing, according to a monthly rent index compiled by three colleges including The University of Alabama.
UA Economists: State Economy to Shrink Slightly in 2023
Inflation, labor shortages, supply chain bottlenecks and international effects from the war in Ukraine will continue to drag national and state economic growth.
A Commercial Real Estate Agent’s Gender Does Matter – To The Seller
Gender plays a role in commercial real estate transactions because of a common affinity bias among property owners, according to a study by researchers at The University of Alabama.
State Business Leaders Still Sour on Economy
For the second consecutive quarter, state business leaders have a negative outlook on the economy, according to the latest quarterly survey by The University of Alabama.
Report Shows Resilient Construction Offers Strong Investment Return
University of Alabama study estimates economic value of resilient construction for multifamily buildings.