The Rate Cut That Isn’t Coming — And What It Means for Strip Center Owners in 2026
The April 29 FOMC vote was 8-4 — the most dissent since 1992. With oil above $100 and PCE inflation re-accelerating to 4.5%, the rate cut strip center owners have been waiting on may not come at all. Here’s what that means for your hold-vs-sell decision in San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley.
Two Years of Waiting — And Now This: What Strip Center Owners Need to Know
Strip center owners face three converging forces in April 2026: shifting consumer confidence, new tariff uncertainty under Section 122, and an oil shock from the Iran conflict. Learn how retail sales, interest rates, and tenant mix quality are shaping the market for neighborhood retail properties.
The Rate That Refuses to Fall: What This Week's Economic Data Means for Retail Strip Center Owners
The 10-year Treasury hit its highest level since July, gas prices approach $4, and consumer sentiment fell to a 3-month low. Here's what strip center owners in San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley need to know about rates, tenant strategy, and retail property values in late March 2026.
What the Government's Own Data Is Telling Retail Property Owners Right Now
Two major government data releases dropped the same day — and together with the University of Michigan’s consumer survey, they tell a nuanced story for retail strip center owners in San Antonio, Austin, and the Rio Grande Valley. Ray Kang, CCIM breaks down the January retail sales data, the February jobs report, and consumer sentiment data to reveal what it all means for your NOI and tenant mix right now.