DLA Piper\u2019s 2016 State of the Market Survey<\/a>, which was released recently. Although 62 percent of the surveyed real estate executives remain bullish about the industry over the next 12 months\u2014a reasonably strong percentage\u2014that’s down from 89 percent in 2014.<\/p>\nAlthough the survey\u2019s 2016 findings don\u2019t point to a return to the outright pessimism seen during and immediately after the global financial crisis, the concern appears to be driven by a increased volatility in domestic and international stock markets and a feeling that property prices might be at or near a peak. Of the 38 percent of respondents who said they were bearish in their 12-month outlook, 48 percent attributed their stance to continued volatility in domestic and international stock markets.<\/p>\n
Even so, respondents saw bright spots, such as strong opportunities in non-gateway cities in the U.S., with Austin, Seattle and Miami expected to perform best. These markets are appealing to investors\u2019 desires for income, but they aren’t nearly as expensive as gateway cities like New York and San Francisco.<\/p>\n
Survey respondents also shared some perspectives on how Millennials will be top of mind in strategies regarding buying, retrofitting, and developing properties. As one respondent put it, \u201cWith Millennials focused more on experiences than consuming products, retail investments located in areas with high tourism are increasingly important.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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