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A Look at the Economy in San Diego. IFMA San Diego January 13, 2010. Lynn Reaser, Ph.D. Chief Economist, Point Loma Nazarene University. U.S Outlook. Real GDP Growth Forecast in 2010 Percent change, Q4/Q4. “V”-shaped Recovery GDP, billions of chained 2005 dollars.
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A Look at the Economy in San Diego IFMA San Diego January 13, 2010 Lynn Reaser, Ph.D. Chief Economist, Point Loma Nazarene University
Weaker-than-normal ReboundReal GDP, % change Trough to 6 qtrs later
Job Growth to Slowly ResumeChange in nonfarm employment, in thousands
Jobless Rate to Edge Lower by Year-end 2010 Percent Actual
Interest Rates to Slowly RiseQuarter-end, percent 10-year Treasury note
U.S. Forecast Summary • Recession over • Financial markets settle • “V” shaped recovery, but less robust than normal • Moderate inflation • Gradual rise in interest rates
Debt Shifts to the Public Sector Q3 2009, % change from prior quarter, annualized
California Bottoming Out with NationNonfarm employment, percent change over prior years US
California Outperforms in Goods, Underperforms in Services and Government JobsPercent change, Nov 2009 over prior year U.S. Gov’t Private Services Goods
California’s Problems • Dysfunctional government • Fiscal pressures • Infrastructure and schools • Regulatory burden • Expensive housing • Water usage
California’s Strengths • Entrepreneurial talent • Technology frontrunner • Environmental leader • International edge • Draw of our climate
San Diego’s Jobs Decline Widespread Percent change December 2009 over prior year Total
San Diego’s Jobless Rate Rises Monthly, percent
Home Sales and Prices Recover Percent change, November 2009 over prior year Prices Sales
San Diego Home Price Trend Converges to the Nation’s S&P/Case Shiller Home Price Index, Jan. 2000=100 San Diego U. S.
San Diego Housing Permits to Rise Thousands of units
Commercial Real Estate • Distress across the board • Gap closing between lease and sublease rents • Market trough end of 2010 • Owners better capitalized than in early 1990s
Positive Forces Housing market improves International trade Technology Alternative energy Naval construction Tourism Health care and biotech Risks/Constraints Rising commercial real estate vacancies Credit still tight Fiscal problems for state and local governments Outlook for San Diego
Takeaways for Property Managers • Keep your tenants happy • Earn a raise in 2010 • Take care of your employees • Re-examine your personal finances • Character counts