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When people aren't looking for work, federal data treats them as no longer part of the workforce.
Many workers saw the ability to work from home 2-3 days a week as worth 5% of pay, with higher valuations for women, people with children and those with longer commutes.
From the value employees place on it to the impact it's had on housing, WFH has changed many things.
Consumers' necessities have implications on consumer real estate as a result of inflation.
What employers expect and workers want may clash in some difficult ways.
Investors didn't welcome tougher climate provisions floated for proxy votes.
Exuberant CRE green marketing could attract regulatory interest.
Even if commercial real estate businesses aren't under SEC disclosure requirements, they may be doing business with companies that are.
While commercial real estate investment can be a weapon against inflation, it depends on investment strategy, sector, and goals.
But for a clear look it's important to get beyond pure dollar values.