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New Guidelines Heighten Interest in Opportunity Zones

Yardi Matrix’s Paul Fiorilla describes the challenges that managers should anticipate while they attempt to raise more than $25 billion to invest in the economic development tool.

More Commercial Mortgages for Regional, Local Banks: When Is Enough?

Yardi Matrix Director of Research Paul Fiorilla assesses the risks some financial institutions face at this late stage in the economic recovery.

Fundamentals Rock Solid in Multifamily, Office Markets

Eight years into solid recovery, should finance and investment professionals smile at their continued good fortune or frown at the thought of the cycle potentially winding down?

Uncertainty About Retailers Affecting Mall Deal Activity

In the second quarter of 2017, shopping center deal flow fell at a rate greater than any other major asset class, fueled by concerns about the changing face of retail and whether individual tenants will be able to withstand the impact of e-commerce, notes Yardi Matrix Associate Director of Research Paul Fiorilla.

Economy Watch: Retail Market Makes Slow Progress in Q1

CBRE Group’s latest U.S. retail report reveals improved demand for retail space in the first quarter of 2016, with better-positioned shopping centers achieving the highest performance.

CBRE Survey Reveals Continued Strong Industry Fundamentals

CBRE’s latest cap rates survey predicts business as usual for all property types, but offers a few warnings, as well.

Economy Watch: Office Market Gains Ground in Q1

The U.S. office market started 2016 off strong as demand for space continues to outpace new supply.

Economy Watch: Prudential Predicts Real Estate Opportunity From Graying Population

The unprecedented aging of the global population could unlock significant real estate investment opportunities.

Economy Watch: Tech-Heavy CRE Markets at Risk of Slowdown

While the recent tech boom has been beneficial to several CRE markets, can the momentum last in the face of current U.S. economic concerns?

Demand for Affordable Housing Heats Up

As the renter population grows, it has become increasingly difficult to find affordable housing. A report from the NYU Furman Center and Capital One examines the implications.