By the time you read this, we will be embarking upon a new Presidency, and his name is Donald John Trump. Whether you love him or hate him, he has made an indelible mark on politics, business, television, and marketing. Business as usual will not be the same, and, in fact, will be unpredictable. As stocks hedge higher against inflation and rising home prices, confidence in the commercial real estate market remains solid as the value of the dollar reaches a high in over 14 years. For the first time in history, a business-minded President is at the helm, and real estate optimists are making fist bumps as we speak in terms of future deals. While we hope all of these elements make for a “perfect storm” economy, there is a probability that this “storm” is a mirage that may never materialize. However, all politics is still local, and for the Charleston commercial property entrepreneur, landowner, investor, banker, speculator, wise Broker counsel is always warranted during change.
Q4 2017 Assessment
