Surveys and Rankings
2014 Top Property Managers
Responsive property management is one of the most important factors in achieving a strong bottom line. The firms in the 2014 MHN-CPE Ranking of Top Property Managers collectively operate over 13.5 billion square feet of commercial space and nearly one million units, no small feat considering the economic climate, challenging residents/tenants, and an ever-evolving institutional real estate landscape.
2014 Most Powerful Brokerage Firms
Last year’s Most Powerful Brokerage Firms ranking depicted a dramatic increase in investment sales over years prior. This year proves no different, with nearly half a trillion dollars in sales attributed to the firms on this list.
2014 Real Estate Education Programs
The number of institutions offering real estate coursework and degrees continues to expand. Here we examine the current state of real estate education.
2014 Greenest Companies
Our 2014 look at the Greenest Companies is commercial real estate dives into best practices of sustainability. One recent trend is a focus on the scope of impact on the environment beyond the walls of the building.
Most Active REITs
This month, CPE offers an index of the Most Active REITs. While it is good to be a REIT due to tax benefits and the ability to raise capital, it is not necessarily easy. These companies are constantly looking to refresh and reposition their portfolios in accordance with market trends.
2014 Top Mortgage Banking Firms
Mortgage bankers continue to see good things coming for 2014. This optimism is bolstered in part by increased certainty in the lending environment.
2014 Top Development Firms
Our 2014 look at development suggests that other real estate sectors are starting to catch up with the apartments. We expect industrial and office building to ramp up in 2014.
2013 Best Practices Index
Our 2013 look at the best practices in commercial real estate highlights those companies that have demonstrated strong performance and strategic growth over the past calendar year, and throughout history.
2013 Top Commercial Owners
Our observation is that successful owners are not just traders in and out of properties each time a cap rate adjustment occurs. Cycles come and go, but long-term ownership keeps you looking smarter year over year.
2013 Leading Real Estate Law Firms
Our 2013 look at the leading real estate law practices found that firms are realigning practices to deal with current shifts in the real estate cycle.