Where are we and what is the CRE outlook at the very beginning of this young New Year 2016?

As the graphs make it clear, there is scarcely a relationship between fed rates and CRE values. Real estate values are tied to economic growth & job market expansion, PERIOD.
My article on LinkedIn, along with references to 2 in-depth articles, analyzes - in layman's terms - the current CRE landscape. Read on for insightful views.