Industry Research Reports
C&W: Global Property Investment Volumes to Hit $1.3T in 2014
The global property investment market delivered $1.2 trillion of transactions in 2013, a 23 percent increase from 2012 and the highest total since 2007, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest International Investment Atlas report.
JLL: Rents Expected to Keep Rising at U.S. Skyscrapers
Rents are rising and vacancy rates are falling at America’s trophy skyscrapers, spurred by aggressive investors, tightening supplies and the growing technology, energy and healthcare sectors.
MSCI Survey: RE Still Popular Alternative Asset, but Risk Managers Face Challenges
A study by MSCI found that real estate investment remains one of the most popular alternative asset classes for pension and sovereign wealth funds, but those global-asset owners face challenges in long-term asset allocation and risk management.
JLL Report: Turning Point Ahead in Supply Chain
Change is afoot in the supply chain real estate arena, according to Jones Lang LaSalle.
Mortenson Construction Survey: ACA Will Impact Design of Healthcare Facilities
The results of Mortenson Construction’s latest healthcare industry survey are in, and among the many conclusions about the impact of the Affordable Care Act is respondents’ indication that its implementation will lead to notable changes in facility development and design.
Commercial Banks a Hit in CRE Borrowers’ Satisfaction Survey
Banks and life insurance companies are the preferred lenders for commercial real estate borrowers, who are likely to increase their overall borrowings this year, according to a new survey by the CRE Finance Council.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Demand in Houston Still Strong as Economy Prospers
Strongly supported by a thriving energy sector as well as a robust multi-family industry, Houston’s economy is expected to experience further growth throughout 2014.
Report: High-Action Quarter for Net Lease Market
2013 proved a busy year in the single-tenant net lease market, and the fourth quarter was no exception. As noted in The Boulder Group’s national net lease market report, the last three months of 2013 were anything but boring.
Reis 3Q Briefing Gives Reason for Optimism
“All indicators are pointing toward another year of recovery” was the optimistic bottom line of Wednesday’s Q3 2013 Capital Markets Briefing from Reis Inc., hosted by Reis senior economist Ryan Severino.
Cassidy Turley: NJ Office Sector Making Solid Progress
The Garden State’s office sector is trending up and turning a corner, which is attributed to steady job growth and a new corporate tax break signed into law by NJ Gov. Chris Christie to attract new businesses.