Economy

IRVINE, CA—Democrat-controlled districts have been shown to have higher average home-price gains, but tax rates tend to be lower in Republican-controlled districts. ATTOM Data's Daren Blomquist weighs in <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b> on the research and what's behind it.

CHICAGO- A roundup of the latest deals and happenings in the region.

IRVINE, CA—While Dodd-Frank effectively banned the affordability products responsible for the housing bubble, in the wake of the price collapse, lawmakers struggle with unresolved issues pertaining to mortgage finance, Market InSite's Larry Roberts tells GlobeSt.com <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b>.

NEWARK, NJ—Republican Thomas Kean and Democratic former governors James J. Florio and James McGreevey all told GlobeSt.com that these key performance indicators would be essential to a successful economic turnaround in cities like Newark and Camden, where poverty, crime, and a lack of economic stimulus have weighed heavily on urban residents.

CHICAGO—The two-day International Conference of Shopping Centers' Chicago Deal Making conference starts this week at Navy Pier, and there are some signs the investment market is about to pick up.

LOS ANGELES—This city has the lowest homeownership in all of California, and a new report from JLL shows that homeownership has been steadily declining for years.

CALABASAS, CA—Deal flow for medical office buildings was up 17% during the trailing 12 months ended June 30, according to the latest report on the sector from Marcus & Millichap.

Over the last few years, countless buyers have approached me looking to pre-empt a bid process. “What number will the seller take the property off…