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Our Regions
Walton’s investment strategy begins with a top-down market focus and the use of a proprietary GIS system to track and analyze properties, while also examining current and future economic development opportunities.
Once Walton enters a region, we make a long-term commitment to the local community and work collaboratively to design and plan quality, master-planned communities.
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Edmonton, Canada's 6th largest city, offers a vibrant cultural life, a diverse business community and an outstanding park system in a family-friendly environment. The city is strategically located as the major urban service centre for Alberta's oil sands and resource industry. [1] It is Alberta’s provincial capital and home to the University of Alberta.[2]
Jobs
- Annual job growth of 4.0% in 2014, an increase of 0.4% from 2013[3]
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Real GDP is forecasted to grow 3.0% from 2015 to 2018[4]
People
- Population growth of 42,000 people in 2014[5]
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City of Edmonton population is projected to reach 1.429 million by 2018[6]
Permits
- Forecast of 5,900 new single-family starts from 2014 to 2019[7]
- In 2014, Edmonton's building permits were valued at a record-setting $4.6 billion, up 17% from 2013 [8]
The opinions and forecasts contained in any third party publication are those of the authors of such publications at the date indicated and may be subject to change. Walton International Group Inc. makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, and takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which may be contained within the sources, and does not accept any liability for losses arising from them. This may also contain forward looking information that may be subject to risks and changes.
[1] The City of Edmonton, retrieved June 19, 2015 from http://www.edmonton.ca
[2] The City of Edmonton, Edmonton Socio-Economic Outlook 2009-2014, retrieved September 20, 2013 from, http://www.edmonton.ca/business_economy/documents/FINAL__Socio-Economic_Outlook_2009-2014_with_Disclaimer.doc.pdf#xml=http://search1.edmonton.ca/texis/ThunderstoneSearchService/pdfhi.txt?query=Socio-Economic+Outlook&pr=www.edmonton.ca&prox=page&rorder=
750&rprox=250&rdfreq=0&rwfreq=0&rlead=750&rdepth=0&sufs=0&order=r&cq=&id=502783b17
[3] Conference Board of Canada Metropolitan Outlook Autumn 2014
[4] Conference Board of Canada Economic Insights Into 13 Canadian Metropolitan Economies, Autumn 2014
[5] Global News Edmonton–Edmonton region has Canada’s 2nd-highest population growth via Statistics Canada, released February 15, 2015
[6] Conference Board of Canada Metropolitan Outlook Autumn 2014
[7] Conference Board of Canada E-data as per Walton’s subscription as retrieved February 6, 2015
[8] The City of Edmonton, 2015 Community Report, retrieved June 17, 2015 from http://edmontonreport.ca/
Of the six largest cities in Canada, Calgary has the most productive and best-paid workforce, the greatest purchasing power, a relatively low cost of living and one of the lowest unemployment rates. The pace of economic activity in Calgary is anticipated to remain strong through 2015.[1]
Jobs
- Annual job growth of 3.1% in 2014, up 0.2% from 2013[2]
- An addition of 71,000 jobs anticipated from 2015 to 2018[3]
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Real GDP growth of 2.85% projected from 2016 to 2019[7]
People
Permits
- Forecast of 6,000 new single-family starts from 2014 to 2019[6]
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A total of 19,549 building permits issued in 2014[7]
The opinions and forecasts contained in any third party publication are those of the authors of such publications at the date indicated and may be subject to change. Walton International Group Inc. makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, and takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which may be contained within the sources, and does not accept any liability for losses arising from them. This may also contain forward looking information that may be subject to risks and changes.
[1] The City of Calgary, Action Plan Summary, retrieved June 19, 2015 from http://www.calgary.ca/CA/fs/Documents/Action-Plan/Approved/Action-Plan-2015-2018-Summary-Approved.pdf
[2] CMHC Housing Now – Calgary – January 2015
[3] Conference Board of Canada Economic Insights Into 13 Canadian Metropolitan Economies, Autumn 2014
[4] Conference Board of Canada E-data as per Walton’s subscription as retrieved February 6, 2015
[5] Conference Board of Canada Metropolitan Outlook Autumn 2014
[6] Conference Board of Canada E-data as per Walton’s subscription as retrieved February 6, 2015
[7] The City of Calgary, 2014 Annual Report, retrieved June 19, 2015 from http://www.calgary.ca/CA/fs/Documents/Plans-Budgets-and-Financial-Reports/Annual-Reports/Annual-Report-2014.pdf
Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is home to the nation’s most educated workforce, is the least expensive Canadian city and is the preferred location for top talent to reside and work. Furthermore, 90% of the country’s industrial telecommunications research and development is conducted in Ottawa, making it one of the world’s top sites for research and development.[1]
Jobs
- Economy is forecasted to expand by 1.8% in 2015[2]
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Real GDP is expected to grow at a rate of 2.1% from 2015 to 2018[2]
People
- As at February 2015, Ottawa had a population of 820,500[3]
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Population is estimated to reach 1.031 million by 2021[4]
Permits
- 1,825 single-family starts in 2014[5]
- 1,740 and 1,750 starts projected for 2015 and 2016, respectively[5]
The opinions and forecasts contained in any third party publication are those of the authors of such publications at the date indicated and may be subject to change. Walton International Group Inc. makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, and takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which may be contained within the sources, and does not accept any liability for losses arising from them. This may also contain forward looking information that may be subject to risks and changes.
The County of Simcoe, comprised of 16 municipalities, is located just north of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) immediately outside of the provincially protected Greenbelt.[1] Simcoe County has experienced significant growth over the last 15 years as the GTA continues to expand northward.[2] Population growth is expected to create opportunities for the County to attract new business investment and employment opportunities.[3]
Jobs
- Over the next decade Simcoe County will require over 41,000 new workers to meet expected labor demand[4]
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The Toronto Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) posted an 8.2% unemployment rate in December 2013[5] while the Barrie CMA, located in Simcoe County, had a much lower rate at 5.2% for the same period[6]
People
- When compared with provincial growth rates, the County of Simcoe outperformed other provinces, adding an estimated 62,845 people between 1996 and 2010 with a total projected population of 416,000 by 2031[7]
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Net migration accounted for just under two thirds of population growth within the Toronto CMA[5]
Permits
- Seasonally adjusted and annualized total housing starts in the Toronto CMA were 38,400 through Q4 2013[5]
- Building permits issued in the County of Simcoe increased 35% from 2009 - 2013[8]
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Building permits issued in Simcoe County through 2013 totaled 2,172, ranking it the second busiest year since 2009[8]
The opinions and forecasts contained in any third party publication are those of the authors of such publications at the date indicated and may be subject to change. Walton International Group Inc. makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, and takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which may be contained within the sources, and does not accept any liability for losses arising from them. This may also contain forward looking information that may be subject to risks and changes.
[1] County of Simcoe: Executive Summary 2014 Budget, released November 26, 2013, retrieved from http:[email protected]/documents/web_con... January 13, 2014, page 4 and 11
[2] County of Simcoe 10-year Economic Development Strategic Plan June 17, 2011as retrieved January 13, 2014
[3] County of Simcoe 10-year Economic Development Strategic Plan June 17, 2011as retrieved January 13, 2014
[4] Simcoe.com, County Craves Economic Growth, November 1, 2013
[5] Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Housing Now Greater Toronto Area, January 2014
[6] Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Housing Now Barrie CMA, First Quarter 2014
[7] Millier Dickinson Blais: County of Simcoe Economic Development Strategic Plan, June 17, 2001
[8] County of Simcoe, Executive Summary, 2014 Budget , November 26, 2013
The Niagara region is strategically located on the Canada-U.S. border, sharing five border crossings with the United States. As such, Niagara is an ideal place for companies looking to target both North American markets. The region is surrounded by three bodies of water: Lake Ontario, Lake Erie and the Niagara River. It benefits from several industries, including viticulture, manufacturing and tourism.[1]
Jobs
- The St. Catharines – Niagara Census Metropolitan Area (the “CMA”) had an unemployment rate of 6.2% in May 2015, down 1.5% from a year prior[2]
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The CMA’s unemployment rate in 2014 was the lowest since the start of the recession in 2008[3]
People
- As at July 2014, the CMA had a population of 405,906 people[4]
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The CMA had total net migration of 1,232 people in 2014[4]
Permits
- A total of 531 housing starts in Q4 2014, up 37.2% from a year prior [3]
- The Niagara region had 1,247 single-family starts in 2014, up 21.5% from 2013[3]
The opinions and forecasts contained in any third party publication are those of the authors of such publications at the date indicated and may be subject to change. Walton International Group Inc. makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, and takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which may be contained within the sources, and does not accept any liability for losses arising from them. This may also contain forward looking information that may be subject to risks and changes.
[1] Niagara Economic Development Corporation, retrieved June 25, 2015 from http://www.niagaracanada.com/Ecdev/Niagara
[2] Statistics Canada, Table 282-0135 - Labour force survey estimates (LFS), by census metropolitan area based on 2011 census boundaries, 3-month moving average, seasonally adjusted and unadjusted, monthly (persons unless otherwise noted), CANSIM (database), retrieved June 25, 2015
[3] CMHC, Housing Market Information, St. Catharines-Niagara CMA, released First Quarter 2015, retrieved June 25, 2015
[4] Statistics Canada, Population and demographic factors of growth by census metropolitan area, Canada, 2013/2014, retrieved June 25, 2015 from http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/91-214-x/2015000/tbl/tbl11-eng.htm
The County of Brant is located in south-central Ontario, approximately an hour drive from the Greater Toronto Area. The County of Brant offers residents vibrant communities, brimming with beautiful parkland and trails. The county offers businesses a prime location, solid infrastructure and a motivated workforce.[1]
Jobs
- Full-time employment in the Branford Census Metropolitan Area (“CMA”) was up 1.4% in 2014 from a year prior[2]
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The CMA had an unemployment rate of 5.7% in May 2015, down 1.4% from a year prior[3]
People
- The Brantford CMA population added 1,287 people from June 2013 to June 2014, with intraprovincial migration contributing to the majority of the change[4]
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The CMA had an estimated population of 143,100 people as at July 2014[4]
Permits
- Single-detached housing starts for the CMA increased 6.5% from 2013 to 2014[2]
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The CMA had a total of 416 starts in 2014, up 5.0% from 2013[2]
The opinions and forecasts contained in any third party publication are those of the authors of such publications at the date indicated and may be subject to change. Walton International Group Inc. makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, and takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which may be contained within the sources, and does not accept any liability for losses arising from them. This may also contain forward looking information that may be subject to risks and changes.
[1] County of Brant, Community Profile, retrieved June 25, 2015 from http://www.brant.ca/en/open-for-business/community-profile.asp
[2] CMHC, Housing Market Information, Hamilton and Brantford CMAs, released January 2015, retrieved June 25, 2015
[3] Statistics Canada, Table 282-0135 - Labour force survey estimates (LFS), by census metropolitan area based on 2011 census boundaries, 3-month moving average, seasonally adjusted and unadjusted, monthly (persons unless otherwise noted), CANSIM (database), retrieved June 25, 2015 from http://www5.statcan.gc.ca/cansim/a26
[4] Statistics Canada, Population and demographic factors of growth by census metropolitan area, Canada, 2013/2014, retrieved June 25, 2015 from http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/91-214-x/2015000/tbl/tbl11-eng.htm http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/91-214-x/2015000/tbl/tbl11-eng.htm
Charlotte offers a pro-business environment consisting of a favorable geographic location, an amenable climate, access to major U.S. markets and the Foreign Trade Zone. As a result, 291 Fortune 500 companies have placed one or more facilities within the region and the metropolitan area is ranked 20th nationally for Fortune 500 headquarters. [1]
Jobs
- Annual average job growth of roughly 21,600 jobs since October 2010[2]
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The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metropolitan Statistical Area had an unemployment rate of 5.1% as at April 2015, down 0.6% from a year prior[3]
People
- Charlotte received approximately 30,011 net domestic migrants in 2014[4]
- Average annual net migration of approximately 34,000 people expected from 2015 to 2019[5]
Permits
- As of December 2014, single-family permits were up 14.3% from a year prior[2]
- Roughly 12,090 single-family permits are expected from 2015 to 2019[6]
The opinions and forecasts contained in any third party publication are those of the authors of such publications at the date indicated and may be subject to change. Walton International Group Inc. makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, and takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which may be contained within the sources, and does not accept any liability for losses arising from them. This may also contain forward looking information that may be subject to risks and changes.
[1] Charlotte Chamber, Charlotte Overview, retrieved June 24, 2015 from http://charlottechamber.com/eco-dev/charlotte-overview/
[2] Metrosearch USA, Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, December 2014, retrieved February 18, 2015
[3] Bureau of Labor Statistics, Metropolitan Areas Employment and Unemployment – April 2015, retrieved June 24, 2015 from http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/metro_06032015.pdf
[4] Metrostudy, Preliminary Estimates from Metrostudy National Housing Statistics as prepared for Walton with source data from Moody's via US Census Bureau, retrieved March 2, 2015
[5] Moody's Analytics, Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, retrieved February 19, 2015
[6] Metrostudy, Market Summary Report, Charlotte 4Q14, retrieved February 20, 2015
The City of Atlanta is home to the world’s busiest passenger airport and is a leader in global and domestic air transportation. The city’s excellent transportation infrastructure, coupled with its skilled and diverse workforce, makes it ideal for growing businesses.[1]
Jobs
- Major growth in several employment sectors for Q4 2014, including trade and transportation, professional and business and leisure and other services[2]
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The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Metropolitan Statistical Area had an unemployment rate of 5.6% for April 2015, down 0.8% from a year prior[3]
People
- Received 26,382 net domestic migrants in 2014[4]
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Annual average net migration of 56,400 forecasted from 2014 to 2019[5]
Permits
- 20,314 single-family permits projected for 2015, an increase of 3,886 permits from 2014[6]
- 38,761 single-family permits forecasted by 2019[6]
The opinions and forecasts contained in any third party publication are those of the authors of such publications at the date indicated and may be subject to change. Walton International Group Inc. makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, and takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which may be contained within the sources, and does not accept any liability for losses arising from them. This may also contain forward looking information that may be subject to risks and changes.
[1] City of Atlanta, Government, Economic Development, retrieved June 24, 2015 from http://www.atlantaga.gov/index.aspx?page=114
[2] Metrostudy, Atlanta Housing Market, Fourth Quarter 2014 Client Housing Briefing, retrieved February 25, 2015
[3] Bureau of Labor Statistics, Metropolitan Areas Employment and Unemployment – April 2015, retrieved June 24, 2015 from http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/metro_06032015.pdf
[4] Metrostudy, Preliminary Estimates from Metrostudy National Housing Statistics as prepared for Walton with source data from Moody's via US Census Bureau, retrieved March 2, 2015
[5] Moody’s Analytics, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta GA, retrieved February 25, 2015
[6] Metrosearch USA, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, December 2014, retrieved February 13, 2015, Moody’s Analytics, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, retrieved February 19, 2015
Phoenix is the 6th most populous city in the United States and is part of one of the fastest growing job markets and economies in the country. Furthermore, the city is home to some of the strongest post-secondary institutions in the region, providing businesses with a skilled workforce. [1]
Jobs
- The Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale Metropolitan Statistical Area (the "MSA") had an unemployment rate of 4.9% as at April 2015, down 0.6% from a year prior[2]
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In April 2015, the MSA had the lowest unemployment rate in the state[2]
People
- In 2014, Phoenix saw positive net domestic migration of 38,021[3]
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Total net domestic migration for 2013 and 2014 was 78,515[4]
Permits
- Approximately 11,585 single-family permits in 2014[5]
- Over 35,000 permits forecasted annually from 2017 to 2019[5]
- 10,248 annual starts in Q4 2014[3]
The opinions and forecasts contained in any third party publication are those of the authors of such publications at the date indicated and may be subject to change. Walton International Group Inc. makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, and takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which may be contained within the sources, and does not accept any liability for losses arising from them. This may also contain forward looking information that may be subject to risks and changes.
[1] City of Phoenix, Just the Facts, retrieved June 24, 2015 from https://www.phoenix.gov/econdev
[2] Bureau of Labor Statistics, Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment (Monthly), retrieved June 24, 2015 from http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/metro_06032015.pdf
[3] Preliminary Estimates from Metrostudy National Housing Statistics as prepared for Walton with source data from Moody's via US Census Bureau, Q4 2014
[4] Moody's Analytics Precis Report, January 23, 2015 as retrieved May 26, 2015
[5] US Census Bureau – Annual Permits by Metropolitan Area; Metrosearch USA December 2014; Moody’s Phoenix Précis Report December 2014
With easy access to major North American business centers, a young and educated workforce, high quality of life and a growing population, Dallas is an ideal city for individuals and businesses alike. Furthermore, Dallas offers its residents a variety of housing options, superior transportation and recreation, including nightlife, retail stores and restaurants. [1]
Jobs
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The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area (the “MSA”) had an unemployment rate of 3.7% in April 2015, down 1.0% from a year prior[2]
People
- Dallas-Fort Worth received approximately 77,961 net domestic migrants in 2014[3]
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Dallas is the third fastest growing city for 2015, according to Forbes[4]
Permits
- Dallas-Fort Worth issued 22,627 single-family permits in 2014, ranking it second in the nation[5]
- Forecast of over 45,000 annual average permits per year from 2015 to 2019[5]
The opinions and forecasts contained in any third party publication are those of the authors of such publications at the date indicated and may be subject to change. Walton International Group Inc. makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, and takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which may be contained within the sources, and does not accept any liability for losses arising from them. This may also contain forward looking information that may be subject to risks and changes.
[1] Dallas Office of Economic Development, Economic Development Profile 2014, Overview, retrieved June 24, 2015 from http://www.dallas-ecodev.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/overview.pdf
[2] Bureau of Labor Statistics, Metropolitan Areas Employment and Unemployment – April 2015, retrieved June 24, 2015 from http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/metro_06032015.pdf
[3] Metrostudy, Preliminary Estimates from Metrostudy National Housing Statistics as prepared for Walton with source data from Moody's via US Census Bureau, retrieved March 2, 2015
[4] The Dallas Morning News, Behind just Houston and Austin, America’s third fastest-growing region is Dallas, released January 27, 2015, retrieved June 24, 2015 from http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2015/01/behind-just-houston-and-austin-americas-third-fastest-growing-city-is-dallas.html/
[5] Metrosearch USA Custom Rankings, December 2014, retrieved February 13, 2015, Moody’s Analytics, Dallas and Fort Worth Metropolitan Divisions Précis Reports, retrieved February 19, 2015
Austin is the capital of Texas and the 13th most populous city in the United States. Austin is a great place to live and work and has consistently ranked well in categories such as economic growth, education, quality of life and real estate. [1]
Jobs
- The Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (the “MSA”) had an unemployment rate of 3.0% in April 2015, down 0.8% from a year prior[2]
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Austin outpaces all other MSAs in the nation based on job recovery[3]
People
- The MSA realized a positive net domestic migration of 30,199 in 2014[4]
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Total net domestic migration between 2013 and 2014 was 61,438[4]
Permits
- Forecast of 16,669 single-family permits through 2019[5]
- Single-family permits up 26.4% year-over-year in December 2014[6]
The opinions and forecasts contained in any third party publication are those of the authors of such publications at the date indicated and may be subject to change. Walton International Group Inc. makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, and takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which may be contained within the sources, and does not accept any liability for losses arising from them. This may also contain forward looking information that may be subject to risks and changes.
[1] City of Austin, About Austin, retrieved June 24, 2015 from https://www.austintexas.gov/resident/about-austin
[2] Bureau of Labor Statistics, Metropolitan Areas Employment and Unemployment – April 2015, retrieved June 24, 2015 from http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/metro_06032015.pdf
[3] Bureau of Labor Statistics, Economic Releases, retrieved February 13, 2015
[4] Metrostudy, Preliminary Estimates from Metrostudy National Housing Statistics as prepared for Walton with source data from Moody's via US Census Bureau, retrieved March 2, 2015
[5] Metrosearch USA, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, December 2014, retrieved February 13, 2015; Moody’s Analytics, Austin-Round Rock- San Marcos TX, retrieved February 13, 2015
[6] Moody's Analytics Precis Report, May 1, 2015 as retrieved May 26, 2015
Washington D.C., home to the United States Capitol building, is a federal district created specifically to be the seat of government. As such, government and tourism are two of its largest industries. However, the district thrives from a variety of other industries and is home to several large corporations, such as Marriott, Amtrak, Exxon Mobil and the International Monetary Fund.[1]
Jobs
- In April 2015, Washington D.C. had an unemployment rate of 4.3%, down 0.4% from a year prior[2]
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Annualized job growth is strong in hospitality, retail trade, construction and government[3]
People
- Received approximately 19,600 net domestic migrants in 2014[4]
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An estimated total net domestic migration of 67,838 between 2013 and 2014[3]
Permits
- Over 16,000 single-family permits forecasted for 2015[5]
- Annual average of roughly 22,000 permits expected from 2016 to 2019[5]
The opinions and forecasts contained in any third party publication are those of the authors of such publications at the date indicated and may be subject to change. Walton International Group Inc. makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, and takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which may be contained within the sources, and does not accept any liability for losses arising from them. This may also contain forward looking information that may be subject to risks and changes.
[1] Washington.org, retrieved June 24, 2015 from http://washington.org/DC-information/washington-dc-quick-facts-kids
[2] Bureau of Labor Statistics, Metropolitan Areas Employment and Unemployment – April 2015, retrieved June 24, 2015 from http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/metro_06032015.pdf
[3] Moody's Analytics Precis Report, February 20, 2015 as retrieved May 26, 2015
[4] Metrostudy, Preliminary Estimates from Metrostudy National Housing Statistics as prepared for Walton with source data from Moody's via US Census Bureau, retrieved March 2, 2015
[5] Metrosearch USA, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, December 2014, retrieved February 13, 2015, Moody’s Analytics, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, retrieved February 19, 2015
The Inland Empire is made up of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area (the “MSA”), and includes the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino. It can be divided into five main submarkets; the West End, East End, South Riverside County, Low Desert (Coachella Valley), and High Desert.[1] The MSA had an estimated population of over 4.4 million in 2014.[2]
Jobs
- 238,000 jobs added from 2000 to 2013 [3]
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Annualized job growth is strong in a variety of industries, including trade, transportation and utilities and education and health services[4]
People
- Annual average migration of 18,162 people from 2015 to 2019[5]
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Net migration of an estimated 9,102 in 2014[4]
Permits
- 16,500 annual average permits forecasted through 2019[5]
- 1,194 starts added in Q4 2014, signifying builder confidence[4]
The opinions and forecasts contained in any third party publication are those of the authors of such publications at the date indicated and may be subject to change. Walton International Group Inc. makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, and takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which may be contained within the sources, and does not accept any liability for losses arising from them. This may also contain forward looking information that may be subject to risks and changes.
[1] Inland Empire Center, The Inland Empire Outlook, retrieved July 2, 2013 from http://inlandempirecenter.org/blog/?page_id=296
[2] U.S. Census Bureau, State & Country Quick Facts, retrieved June 24, 2015 from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states
[3] Bureau of Labor Statistics, MSA Employment Ranking, 2000-2013, retrieved February 13, 2015
[4] Moody's Analytics Precis Report, January 27, 2015 as retrieved May 26, 2015
[5] Moody’s Analytics, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario CA, retrieved February 27, 2015
Florida is the fourth most populous state in the United States and is expected to remain in this rank until 2020.[1] Florida has an extensive infrastructure network consisting of international airports, deep-water shipping ports and highway and rail networks, supporting millions of tourists and residents each year. [2]
Jobs
- 82,600 jobs created in 2014, an annual growth of 2.66%[3]
- Total employment in Central Florida is at 99% of pre-recession peak[3]
People
- Home to nearly 40% of the state’s population, roughly 7.65 million people[4]
- In 2014, net domestic migration for Orlando and Tampa was 34,900 and 20,360, respectively[5]
Permits
- Single-family permits up 7.9% year-over-year[6]
- Median sales price has been on an upward trend since late 2010[5]
The opinions and forecasts contained in any third party publication are those of the authors of such publications at the date indicated and may be subject to change. Walton International Group Inc. makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, and takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which may be contained within the sources, and does not accept any liability for losses arising from them. This may also contain forward looking information that may be subject to risks and changes.
[1] Florida Department of State, Quick Facts, retrieved June 24, 2015 from http://dos.myflorida.com/florida-facts/quick-facts/
[2] Enterprise Florida, Why Florida?, Infrastructure, retrieved June 24, 2015 from http://www.enterpriseflorida.com/why-florida/infrastructure/
[3] BLS December 2014 dataset, Metrosearch USA, combining Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland, North Port, Melbourne, and Daytona
[4] US Census Bureau Quick Facts as retrieved March 5, 2015
[5] Moody's Analytics Precis Report, May 1, 2015 as retrieved May 26, 2015
[6] Metrosearch USA December 2014 dataset
Nashville, aptly nicknamed “Music City”, is home to more than 180 recording studios, 5,000 working musicians and a thriving arts and culture scene. Nashville offers a high quality of life in a low-cost business environment and has a high concentration of schools of higher learning. [1]
Jobs
- Ranked the 14th top U.S. market for job growth from 2000 to 2013[2]
- The Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area (the “MSA”) has experience steady job growth since 2010[3]
- In November 2014, the MSA’s unemployment rate declined to 5.4%[3]
People
- The MSA received approximately 13,025 net domestic migrants in 2014[4]
- An estimated total net domestic migration of 34,469 people over 2013 and 2014[4]
Permits
- In 2014, annual single-family permits increased by 2,006 from a year prior[5]
- The MSA recorded 1,369 quarterly starts in Q4 2014, up 10% from a year prior [3]
The opinions and forecasts contained in any third party publication are those of the authors of such publications at the date indicated and may be subject to change. Walton International Group Inc. makes no representation or guarantee, express or implied, and takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions which may be contained within the sources, and does not accept any liability for losses arising from them. This may also contain forward looking information that may be subject to risks and changes.
[1] Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, Work, retrieved June 25, 2015 from http://www.nashville.gov/Work.aspx
[2] Bureau of Labor Statistics, MSA Employment Ranking, 2000-2013, retrieved February 13, 2015
[3] Metrostudy, Nashville Executive Summary, Fourth Quarter 2014, retrieved February 27, 2015
[4] Metrostudy, Preliminary Estimates from Metrostudy National Housing Statistics as prepared for Walton with source data from Moody's via US Census Bureau, retrieved March 2, 2015
[5] Metrosearch USA, Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro TN, December 2014, retrieved February 27, 2015
