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A cheeseburger may be one of the most American meals—but in today’s economy, it’s also becoming one of the clearest signals of consumer behavior. Recent data from DoorDash shows the cost of a typical burger meal—cheeseburger, fries, and a drink—has increased just 3.8% over the past year, landing at an average of $18.58 nationwide. On the surface, that appears modest, especially compared to the inflation spikes we’ve seen in housing, insurance, and energy. But when…
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Paul’s Corner: From HOA Shock to CAM Reality — The Hidden Cost Surge Hitting Commercial Tenants
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Retail Live! Nashville Returns August 27, 2026 as Southeast Retail Activity Accelerates
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Recent reporting from The Wall Street Journal highlighted growing concern among commercial real estate investors as artificial intelligence begins reshaping…
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Lunch With Paul: Why CoStar + Retargeting Is a Game Changer in Commercial Real Estate
On this episode of Lunch With Paul, I sat down with Sasha Goldstein from CoStar to talk about something that…
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