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Dallas–Fort Worth economy expands at a torrid pace, 55000 new jobs added this year!

Posted by USFC Team on Jun 26, 2018 6:17:28 AM

The Dallas–Fort Worth economy continued to expand at a torrid pace. The May jobs report showed the metro area growing at a 3.7 percent annualized rate in the first five months of the year, adding a total of 55,500 net new jobs. The unemployment rate remained near record lows, and the Dallas and ... Read More

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Topics: jobs, Texas, Dallas, economy, real estate, Employment, housing

International Equities and the U.S. Dollar: Is It Time to Hedge?

Posted by USFC Team on Jun 7, 2018 2:39:53 AM

In a reversal from last year, the U.S. dollar has strengthened against other major currencies in 2018, reflecting rising U.S. rates, expectations of more Federal Reserve rate hikes and recent sluggish economic data outside the U.S. While U.S. dollar strength has broad implications for earnings and ... Read More

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Topics: Investment, Hedge, USD, Equity

Indians Flock To America’s ‘Golden Visa’ As H-1B Route Closes

Posted by USFC Team on May 2, 2018 9:28:40 AM

(CNN Money) — Facing a crackdown on their favorite visa to enter the United States, hundreds of wealthy Indians are turning to another program that fast tracks immigrants to a green card. Read More

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Topics: EB-5, USA, India, Immigration, H1-B, Green Card, US

EB-5: The Best (and Only?) Option for Many Indian Nationals

Posted by USFC Team on Apr 25, 2018 8:11:08 AM

It is not easy being a citizen of India who wants to live and work in the U.S. and become a legal permanent resident and possibly a citizen of the U.S. We know – – we represent many of them. Read More

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Topics: EB-5, USA, India, Immigration, FD+, H1-B

Upbeat real estate execs in D-FW are more bullish on 2018

Posted by USFC Team on Apr 24, 2018 3:31:27 AM

Commercial real estate execs are traditionally an upbeat bunch. The latest read on the industry's mood forecasts another strong year in 2018 -- even better than previously expected six months ago. Commercial real estate execs credit the federal tax cuts, which benefit many companies and high net ... Read More

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Topics: Texas, Dallas, real estate

Proposed corporate tax hike in California could drive more businesses to Texas

Posted by USFC Team on Apr 24, 2018 2:58:39 AM

An attempt by California politicians to raise the state’s corporate income tax rate will drive more businesses from the Golden State to Dallas-Fort Worth and other locales with similarly business-friendly laws and policies, a top site selection consultant and researcher predicts. “I’ve got to tell ... Read More

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Topics: California, Taxes, Texas, Corporate Tax

D-FW dodges overbuilding thanks to steady flow of new jobs

Posted by USFC Team on Apr 11, 2018 5:01:18 AM

The current real estate cycle is now well past middle age. Analysts are pondering the life expectancy for North Texas' building boom. By now in most building cycles, it's typically time for overbuilding. So far there's no sign of a glut building in Dallas-Fort Worth's development sector. "With D-FW ... Read More

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Topics: jobs, EB-5, real estate, Employment

A winning opportunity

Posted by USFC Team on Apr 11, 2018 2:13:56 AM

For students planning to study in the U.S., the EB-5 Visa offers several advantages over the F-1 Visa. The American Dream has captured the fancy of many, especially those Indians aspiring to live and work in the U.S. Moreover, with limited options and tough competition in the motherland, many ... Read More

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Topics: EB-5, USA, Visa, Education, F-1

Study shows Dallas' rental market has balanced supply, demand

Posted by USFC Team on Apr 11, 2018 12:03:46 AM

Rent growth over the past year show supply and demand are relatively aligned in Dallas’ rental market. That’s according to a report by Apartment List, which showed year-over-year rent growth in the city was 1.8 percent. Some increase in rental prices is healthy and a matter of inflation, according ... Read More

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Topics: Texas, Dallas, real estate