Southeast

The economy is expected to end the year with more than 2 million new jobs.

The markets most vulnerable to housing market declines are clustered in California, Florida, Illinois and New Jersey.

Many of the top metros people moved to are in the Midwest.

Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting expects multiple factors will boost hotel activity.

The largest property traded for $102.6 million.

With 2,855 total guestrooms, the 22-hotel portfolio is spread across 14 states in established and high-growth markets such as Texas, Florida, New Mexico and South Carolina.

The Federal Trade Commission had previously argued that the deal would raise prices by eliminating head-to-head competition, and also weaken union bargaining power.

It will use 300 megawatts of power from public utility entities, Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) and Dominion Energy.