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Source: MSCI

Global Index and National Market Total Returns

The index has now seen a full 10 years of positive total returns since the recovery from the financial crisis; however, COVID-19 has the potential to mark a turning point.

Source: Mortgage Bankers Association

Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Declines 2 Percent in the 1st Quarter

With stay-at-home measures in place and contractions in the job market and economy, challenging times will continue in the second quarter.

2019 Originations by Lender

This was supposed to be another record-breaking year for mortgage bankers, but originations started declining year-over-year in March, according to MBA’s Jamie Woodwell.

Top 10 Office Projects Under Construction in Phoenix

Some 2.5 million square feet of office space is slated for delivery this year in the metro, according to Yardi Matrix data.

Top 10 LEED-Certified Buildings in California

A roundup of noteworthy LEED Platinum-certified projects in the Bay Area.

Top 5 California Markets for Self Storage Development Activity

We’ve identified the top-performing California metros based on in-progress and planned projects as a percentage of existing stock, drawing on Yardi Matrix data.

Economist View: What Price Is Too High to Pay?

In a short time, the U.S. economy and the commercial real estate industry has been set up to fall very far, according to Dr. Peter Linneman.

2019 National Industrial Occupancy

Year-over-year industrial vacancy rates compared nationally and by region, updated quarterly.

2019 National Industrial Absorption

Year-over-year industrial market conditions compared nationally and by region, updated quarterly.

U.K. Quarterly Property Index

This analysis, using data from the MSCI UK Quarterly Property Index, shows lease length has historically been one such cyclical factor.