Erik Sherman

Consulting firm McKinsey is out with its annual summer reading list. We’ve rounded up 5 titles suggested by Wall Street and corporate America execs.

Even if your business isn’t in a targeted industry, you could still get hit.

The NAA seeks apartment owners and operators that have lost money under the eviction moratorium to join the lawsuit.

Covid deaths have had a big impact on investments in the sector.

CRE gets concerned over side effects of union-driven legislation.

Remember to not get carried away when developing a narrative in your business reporting. The demands of form can cause people to miss what’s going on.

Negotiations and rescue funds could tamp down a worrying upsweep in people out on the streets.

Residents like the idea of virtual public meetings but they don’t follow through and actually attend.

People you interview may say something that is blatantly false or true, and you might be able to verify, one way or the other. But often there are relative truths

Getting enough support may be hard even among Democrats.

Leasing in some areas is above pre-pandemic levels.

Real estate got mentioned as a direct target and could get caught in a backlash.

It all depends on who you ask and how far out you look.

Finding and doing deals is hard enough on your own. Better get your team involved for the connections, resources, and referrals that turn into deals.

One way of becoming a better business reporter is to understand operations management. This allows a reporter to look through business with a clearer lens.

While large investors have the money and expertise to survive rent embargoes, many smaller landlords have been left in the lurch.

Attacks are already happening under the radar, say some experts.

This guide introduces the concept of rule-based access control and explains the circumstances in which RBAC makes sense for a business.

Crypto tech’s big advantage is reaching many more potential investors.

It could take a year or more before the problems are resolved.