Inventory and Price Growth: Applying the Phillips Curve to Housing Cycles

The Housing Phillips Curve reveals an inverse link between inventory and price growth. It offers insights into housing cycles and affordability challenges and guides policymakers and households in navigating post-pandemic market dynamics. The post Inventory and Price Growth: Applying the Phillips Curve to Housing…

Where Do Mortgage Rates Go From Here?

Future mortgage rate trends depend on the Fed’s balance sheet policy. Slower mortgage-backed securities runoff could lower rates, while faster reductions might raise them temporarily. Eventually, as MBS holdings stabilize or deplete, rates should normalize. The post Where Do Mortgage Rates Go From Here? appeared…

Whose Water Is It Anyway? Supreme Court Addresses Produced Water

Statutes and regulations treat water and produced water differently because they are different. The post Whose Water Is It Anyway? Supreme Court Addresses Produced Water appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .

Quick Hits | The End of “Extend and Pretend”: A New Phase of Price Discovery

For much of the past two years, loan extensions and maturity modifications have limited forced sales across commercial real estate by deferring pricing decisions amid volatile rates and uneven fundamentals. However, this strategy is increasingly reaching its limits as higher for longer borrowing costs and slower…

Oil-Driven Inflation Keeps Upward Pressure on the 10-Year

Escalating U.S. and Israeli military action involving Iran has injected a fresh wave of volatility into global markets, with the most immediate impact seen in a sharp surge in oil prices. Oil markets have reacted forcefully, with crude prices jumping more than 35% in a single week and moving above $90 per…

How Investment Structure Shapes Returns in Multifamily Real Estate

Multifamily real estate is often viewed as a single asset class, yet the way an investor chooses to access it can produce very different outcomes. Two investors may own exposure to similar apartment properties and experience materially different results based entirely on structure. Control, tax efficiency,…

Canada’s Industrial Market: What U.S. Occupiers and Investors Need to Know

For U.S.-based occupiers and investors, Canada remains a critical extension of the North American supply chain. From port expansion in Vancouver to renewed big box momentum in Toronto, regional shifts north of the border are influencing strategy, capital deployment, and long-term logistics planning. In this Q&A…

Seven Self Storage Misconceptions That Will Cost You Dearly If You Are Not Prepared

Seven (7) Self Storage Misconceptions (some old, some new) that will cost you dearly if you are not prepared. The self-storage industry’s reputation as a simple business has driven a rise in interest from first-time investors, real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and institutional capital. Headlines highlight…

Stop Letting Sq. Ft. Per Capita Fool You: What Top Self Storage Developers Measure Instead

If your target market already looks overbuilt on paper, why are the most successful operators in the country still breaking ground there? The industry loves to quote square feet per capita as the single magic number for market viability. We have all heard the rule of thumb: if it is under 7 or 8 square […] The post…

Data-Driven Growth: How Self-Storage Businesses Can Leverage Analytics for Smarter Operations

In today’s self-storage market, data isn’t just a byproduct of doing business — it’s a blueprint for better decisions. Operators who know how to read and act on data gain a measurable edge: smarter pricing, stronger occupancy rates, and better forecasting of customer demand. As competition heats up and customer…

Residual Income or Reduced Performance? The Real Cost of Going Man-Less

Residual Income or Reduced Performance? The Real Cost of Going Man-Less. The idea of a completely “man-less” self-storage facility generating pure residual income is appealing. Recently, I read a social media post from an owner who claimed to operate a self-storage facility three states away with no manager, no…

Winter Slowdowns or Smart Opportunities? How Operators Can Leverage December Demand Trends

December has a reputation for being a “quiet” month in self-storage. Moves slow down, leasing traffic dips, and holiday travel takes priority over storage shopping. But the story is more nuanced than it first appears. When you look closely at December renter behavior, seasonal inventory patterns, and short-term…

Real Estate is the Powerhouse of Investing, and Self-Storage is the King of Real Estate

Real estate makes more multi-millionaires than any other investment vehicle. It is easy to invest in real estate because there are many options, such as: buying and owning yourself, the stock market REITs, partners, limited liability partners etc. It could be single-family homes, apartments, raw land, self-storage,…

Seven reasons why 2026 is the best year for YOU to get started in self-storage

Discover why 2026 is your year to start in self-storage. From easier entry with new tech to tax benefits and a strong market outlook, learn the 7 key reasons. The post Seven reasons why 2026 is the best year for YOU to get started in self-storage appeared first on Radius+ .

Metro Vancouver Home Prices Could Slide Further This Year

Royal LePage commentary on downward pressure on Metro Vancouver residential property values in the current year.

Benjamin Gómez (BNP Paribas RE): 2026 será un año récord en inversión en oficinas en España

A BNP Paribas Real Estate executive predicts record office investment activity in Spain for 2026.

Hermes Properties: Active Management as Value Creation Lever in Retail Real Estate

Commentary on how active management strategies drive value creation within retail property portfolios.

Jörg Tiggemann (Ten Brinke): Build-to-Rent Sector Growth Outlook

Executive interview with Ten Brinke leadership expressing confidence in continued expansion of the build-to-rent residential sector.

A. Bermúdez (Atlas RE): Spain Attracts Investment Interest, but Lacks Product to Rival London

An executive commentary from Atlas RE on Spain's real estate investment appeal and market maturity relative to major European hubs.

Carmen Panadero on Sagasta 31-33 Madrid Residential Development

Interview with Impar Capital executive discussing a residential development project in Madrid's Sagasta location.

Spain to Multiply Data Center Capacity Tenfold in Seven Years

C&W executive Andrew Fray provides commentary on Spain's projected expansion of data center infrastructure capacity over the coming seven years.

MEES Update: What the Revised Timetable Means for Commercial Property

Analysis of updated Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) requirements for commercial properties, including changes to EPC B targets and milestone adjustments affecting landlord compliance obligations.

How AI Is Rewriting Hotel Discoverability

Horwath HTL explores how artificial intelligence is transforming hotel discovery and marketing strategies beyond traditional search and OTA distribution channels.

A New Exchange Rate Reality

Analysis of how Hungary's political transition and forint appreciation following the April 2026 election is reshaping the hospitality sector's business dynamics and distribution strategies.

The Rise of Active Luxury

Viewpoint examining how luxury hospitality guest expectations have shifted from passive relaxation toward active, experiential offerings, with implications for hotel marketing and positioning.

One Hotel, Two Realities

A viewpoint examining how hotel valuation criteria and investor evaluation methods have evolved beyond traditional factors of location, category, and operating results to reflect increased market sophistication.

Prefabrication is starting to create serious and lasting change in construction

The Fifth Estate - Technology is changing many of the ways we access information, particularly through AI and is now about to shake up how housing is built in Australia. As part of the NSW government’s recent budget, the Premier and Treasurer have announced that the government “will invest in a world-class facility…

Pocock’s pushing buttons on housing and crafted a model

The Fifth Estate - The federal government is set to offload about $3 billion of land thanks to surplus defence sites and a CSIRO Ginninderra site near Canberra that’s past its use by date. What a great opportunity to change the game on housing, according to reasoned independent Australian Capital Territory senator…

Windfall gains: Calling time on this one thing could abolish stamp duty – why aren’t we using it?

The Fifth Estate - Australia is losing $11 billion to landowners capitalising on windfall gains every year, thanks to upzoning (or government funded infrastructure). Windfall gains: Calling time on this one thing could abolish stamp duty – why aren’t we using it? is a story from The Fifth Estate , Australia's…

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CRE Strategies Could Help Preserve Value in Life Sciences Mergers & Acquisitions

While pharmaceutical companies acquire sponsor-backed biotech companies, corporate real estate teams are becoming more responsible for preserving the value of those deals, according to a new CBRE insight. Even as acquired biotech firms tend to have smaller real estate footprints and leaner workforces, they become…

How We Automated Four Workflows and Cut Payroll 20%: An Operator’s Playbook

Leading property management firms are using AI to transform workflows, cut payroll by 20%, and boost leasing, maintenance, and renewals. The post How We Automated Four Workflows and Cut Payroll 20%: An Operator’s Playbook appeared first on Propmodo . ]]>

What's Next for Australia's Property Cycle

CBRE commentary examining prospects and cycles across Australia's property market following recent economic and cyclical shifts.

Robust Occupier Demand Drives Multifamily Housing Investment

CBRE analysis examining how strong occupier demand is supporting investment activity in the multifamily housing sector.

What Poland’s Adaptive Reuse Projects Can Teach Developers

A new ULI report identifies five characteristics shared by successful mixed-use redevelopments of former factories, breweries, shipyards, and other industrial sites.

REBNY Slams Rental Ripoff Report as Painting Industry with “Broad Brush”

Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday issued the Rental Ripoff Report, a package of 23 tenant protection recommendations. The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) responded with a statement from President James Whelan saying that the administration “continues to paint property owners with a broad brush, unfairly…

Florida's Rising Unemployment Is a Migration Story, & So Is the CRE Exposure

Florida’s unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in May, up from 3.7% a year earlier, one of the largest increases of any state and the highest Florida reading in nearly five years. The rate has continued to climb and now sits above the national unemployment rate of 4.3%.

Kayne Anderson Real Estate 2024 Responsible Investing Report

This is a 2024 responsible investing report published by Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors covering real estate with a focus on sustainability practices. The report addresses environmental, social, and governance considerations relevant to real estate investment on a global basis.

Redefining the Industrial Workplace: From Cost Center to Performance Driver

Cushman & Wakefield examines how industrial workplace design and strategy can shift from a cost management focus to becoming a key driver of organizational performance.

Rental Market Adjusts to Reforms and Future Tax Risks

Knight Frank analysis of how the prime residential rental market is responding to regulatory reforms and emerging tax policy uncertainties.

Relever le Défi des Émissions du Scope 3 : Stratégies pour l'Immobilier

Cushman & Wakefield examines strategies for real estate stakeholders to address Scope 3 emissions challenges and compliance.

Predict How People Will Live Tomorrow: Real Assets Investment Perspectives

Morgan Stanley's Global Head of Real Assets discusses investment lessons and market calls across industrial and office real estate sectors.

A New Test for Private Credit

Morgan Stanley's Chief Fixed Income Strategist and Global Head of Private Credit & Equity discuss recent market pressures affecting the private credit sector.

Colliers x UDIA NSW Land Lease Community Whitepaper

A joint research paper examining Australia's retirement housing shortfall and the projected demand drivers from the over-50s demographic.

Clarion Partners Annual ESG Report 2024-2025

This is an annual environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report published by Clarion Partners covering the 2024-2025 period, with a focus on sustainability practices across global operations.

Starwood Capital Group 2024 Responsible Investment Report

Distinct legal entity from Starwood Property Trust (public REIT/lender) already in firms table -- new firm row, not reused.

Prologis 2024-25 Global Impact & Sustainability Report

This is a sustainability and impact report published by Prologis covering the 2024-25 period on a global basis. The report addresses the company's sustainability initiatives and performance across its global operations.

CBRE Investment Management Climate Report 2024

CBRE IM's own annual disclosure is titled 'Climate Report', not 'Sustainability Report' -- kept accurate, not renamed.

Nuveen Real Estate 2024-2025 Sustainability Report

This is a sustainability report published by Nuveen Real Estate covering their real estate operations and practices for the 2024-2025 period on a global basis.

As Treasury Volatility Returns, CRE Lenders Aren't Backing Down

Analysis of commercial real estate lender positioning and lending appetite amid renewed Treasury market volatility.

Reading the Japan Office Market: The Neutral Vacancy Rate Explained

CBRE analysis examining the neutral vacancy rate concept and its implications for the Japan office market.

Incubating Merchlions 2024

Knight Frank explores how government and private landlords can collaborate to support young Singapore retail brands through incubation programs.

Singapore REITs' Climate Readiness 2025

Knight Frank research examines the climate resilience progress of Singapore-listed REITs, identifying challenges and ESG strengthening opportunities across the sector.

Unlocking Cross-Border Potential: Mapping the Real Estate Opportunity within the JS-SEZ

Knight Frank Malaysia and Singapore examine real estate opportunities across the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, analyzing cross-border investment potential.

Green Street Infrastructure Research Now Available: Expanding Market Coverage

Green Street announces expansion of its infrastructure research coverage to include infrastructure debt, transport, and data center assets.

UK & European PBSA Demand Outlook: Roundtable Takeaways

Green Street convenes industry perspectives on student housing demand trends and outlook across the UK and European markets.

Checking In, Not Checking Out: Why Hotel Demand Endures in the Airbnb Era

Analysis of European hotel investment performance and demand dynamics in the context of short-term rental competition from platforms like Airbnb.

Texas Poised To Become The Next Epicenter Of AI-Driven Builds

With data centers growing at unprecedented levels, the question remains: How will they be powered to fit future needs? This year, global power demand for data centers is estimated to reach 132 gigawatts, and by 2030, it is predicted to climb to 290 gigawatts. Texas,...

The Dark Night That Made £3B Hotel Giant Surinder Arora

Surinder Arora remembers clearly the night in 2008 when he thought he had lost everything. “It was 2, 3 a.m. in the morning. You can't sleep. I must have cried so much that you could squeeze water out of the pillow,” recounted Arora, a hotel and...

The 150-Job Plant Problem: Why Mid-Size Manufacturers Face Greater Expansion Risk Than Mega Projects

Everyone Talks About Megaprojects. The Real Story Is the Second Plant. When a manufacturer announces a $1 billion campus and 1,200 new jobs, the response is immediate: economic development teams mobilize, governors hold press conferences, and consultants engage early in the process. Yet a far more common scenario…