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Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business
The Operational Standard Residents Expect — And Why It’s Higher Than Ever
By Crystal Jackson and Aryne Bailey In conventional multifamily, it’s easy to assume that competition is driven by what residents can see: upgraded finishes, new amenity packages or the latest… The post The Operational Standard Residents Expect — And Why It’s Higher Than Ever appeared first on Multifamily &…
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Patrizia
Energy security, AI and a growing cast of investors and access routes: 5 infrastructure investment trends right now
Five current infrastructure investment trends spanning energy security, AI and broadening investor access routes.
AlternativesData CentersGlobalU.S. National
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Seniors Housing Business
Why Private Equity Is Pouring into Senior Living
By Jane Adler Private equity firms are snapping up a bigger slice of the seniors housing market as investors seek healthy returns. The rationale for investing is increasingly clear: The… The post Why Private Equity Is Pouring into Senior Living appeared first on Seniors Housing Business . ]]>
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Seniors Housing BusinessNews
Demographic Changes Bode Well for Active Adult, Says NIC Researcher
By Matt Valley DALLAS — Favorable demographic shifts are providing a strong tailwind for the active adult sector, says Caroline Clapp, senior principal of research and analytics at the National… The post Demographic Changes Bode Well for Active Adult, Says NIC Researcher appeared first on Seniors Housing Business . ]]>
Senior HousingU.S. NationalDallas-Ft. Worth
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Properties & Pathways
Why Global Crises Often Pushes Investors Back Toward ‘Boring’ Property
In uncertain times, investors look for safe ground. From geopolitical feuds to impending market volatility, global headlines make many investors reassess where their money feels secure. That’s what this post is about. We’re not spruiking property — because, like any investment, it’s not immune to risk — but here’s…
Capital MarketsAlternativesAustraliaGlobal
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Properties & Pathways
How Rising Interest Rates Affect Commercial Property Cash Flow in Australia
After all of us getting comfortable with rate cuts and holds, interest rates in Australia have just started to rise. In February this year, the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the official cash rate to 3.85 per cent. This was the first increase in more than two years. For people with commercial property in their…
Capital MarketsMultifamilyAustraliaAsia-Pacific
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Properties & Pathways
Passing Rent vs Market Rent: Why Every Investor Should Know the Difference
When you’re umming and ahhing over a commercial property, two numbers tell very different stories: the passing rent and market rent. They’re just one adjective apart, but they measure entirely different things. And understanding the gap between them is one of the simplest ways to spot opportunity in commercial real…
Capital MarketsRetailOfficeAustraliaU.S. National
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Properties & Pathways
How to calculate cap rates (and use them properly)
For seasoned commercial property investors, the capitalisation rate—or cap rate—is one of the most reliable tools for evaluating the potential return of a property. It’s one of the most frequently talked about measurements in our office and undoubtedly within the four walls of every commercial property investment…
Capital MarketsOfficeAustraliaU.S. National
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Properties & Pathways
Why Cash Flow Quality Matters More Than Asset Type in Commercial Property
In commercial property, conversations often start with asset type. “Industrial is in.” “Office remains relevant.” “Retail is back.” “Healthcare is an untapped market.” Labels are useful but they’re also where a lot of investors stop thinking, and in our experience, asset type alone tells you very little about how…
Capital MarketsOfficeIndustrial & LogisticsAustraliaU.S. National
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Properties & Pathways
Why East Coast Construction Is All About Data in 2026
Every couple of decades, something comes along that turns investors’ heads. In Australia right now that thing is data. And more precisely data centres. On the east coast, especially in New South Wales, commercial construction has suddenly got a jolt and its all thanks to the very new, very modern, asset class.…
Capital MarketsData CentersAustraliaAsia-Pacific
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Federal Reserve Board
FEDS Note: Measuring Renters in Credit Data: Evidence from Linked Survey and Administrative Data
Anna Tranfaglia and Erin Troland Historic swings in rents during the pandemic have driven increased interest in research on the financial impacts of rising rents on households. However, compared to homeowners with a mortgage, data on renters are scarce, limiting researchers’ ability to analyze the 28 percent of…
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Federal Reserve Board
FEDS Note: Mortgage Servicing Right Valuations Under Stress
Karen Pence , Ben Ranish , and Michael Suher Mortgage servicing right (MSR) valuations decrease when mortgage default and prepayment rates increase, as is generally the case when the economy enters into recession. To estimate how large these MSR valuation declines could be for the banking sector in a severe…
EconomyCapital MarketsDebt & FinancingU.S. NationalUnited States
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Urban Land Institute
The Case for City Repair
Architect Alan Pullman, AIA, founding partner of Studio One Eleven, discusses how a philosophy rooted in repairing and strengthening existing places grew to encompass affordable housing, adaptive reuse, community engagement, and a broader understanding of what buildings can do for people and communities.
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Urban Land Institute
Commercial Real Estate Workouts Enter a More Forced Phase
As the market moves beyond emergency loan extensions, owners and lenders confront a harder question: Which assets are actually recoverable?
Capital MarketsDebt & FinancingFinancing & CMBSU.S. National
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Urban Land Institute
Who Studies Planning? Online Education Could Change the Answer
What does it mean to study planning online? The question seems trivial—courses delivered at a distance, the commute removed, keeping your current job, avoiding the move to another city (with or without a family)—and the common marketing follow-through: flexibility, study “at your own pace,” a curriculum shaped…
Capital MarketsU.S. National
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Urban Land Institute
Finding Opportunity in Public Property
From federal office buildings to surplus municipal land, underused public assets are attracting developers seeking sites for mixed-use projects, housing, and economic development.
Capital MarketsOfficeAlternativesU.S. National
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Urban Land Institute
How SoFi Stadium and AT&T Stadium Are Preparing for the 2026 World Cup
HKS architect Mark Williams discusses the challenges of converting NFL venues to meet FIFA standards, from natural grass systems to arena infrastructure and fan experience.
Capital MarketsHospitalityU.S. National
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Urban Land Institute
Insurance Costs and Climate Exposure Are Repricing Real Estate Risk
Industry leaders at the 2026 ULI Resilience Summit said physical climate threats increasingly shape commercial real estate valuation, investment strategy, and long-term asset strength.
Capital MarketsU.S. National
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Urban Land Institute
Community-Centered Development in Practice: Kim Avant-Babb on Real Estate, Equity, and Impact
Kim Avant-Babb shares lessons from community-centered real estate development, racial equity, redevelopment training, and neighborhood revitalization.
Capital MarketsAffordable HousingMultifamilyU.S. National
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B+E
What Is a Sale-Leaseback?
A Practical Guide on Sale-Leaseback for Business Owners Why Business Owners Are Looking at Sale-LeasebacksFor business owners, real estate is often one of their largest and least flexible assets.It carries significant value, but that value sits on the balance sheet and cannot be easily redeployed. A sale-leaseback…
Net LeaseRetailU.S. NationalUnited States
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Radius+
Self Storage Underwriting Guide: How to Evaluate a Facility, Market, and Investment Opportunity
Self Storage Underwriting Starts With the Market Self storage underwriting is no longer just a spreadsheet exercise. In today’s environment, the strongest investors, developers, and operators are underwriting from the market up, not the property down. That shift matters because self storage performance is highly…
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Radius+
Self-Storage Deals Really Go Sideways Because Developers Do Not Understand The Importance Of Time.
By Marc Goodin Most investors start where they should: the numbers. They review rents, absorption, supply, expenses, taxes, site costs, and projected returns. Those inputs are essential, but they also create a dangerous illusion. They make a deal feel more certain than it really is. The reason is simple. A pro…
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Radius+
Five Data Types Critical to Self-Storage Development
#1 Physical Land Data: Topography? Wetlands? Flood plains? Easements? Environmental concerns? Shape? Acres? I get a call a week from developers saying they have a perfect property. But could only describe one and a half of these Land data points. #2 Zoning Data: Zoned for self-storage? Yard Setbacks, Impervious…
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Radius+
REIT-Slayers: How Self Storage Operators Are Using Hyper-Localism to Beat the Big Guys
In the self storage industry, many independent operators feel the pressure when one of the Big Five REITs: Extra Space Storage, Public Storage, CubeSmart, National Storage Affiliates Trust, or Life Storage announces expansion into their market. These corporate giants bring vast capital, automated facilities, and…
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JLL
Singapore shophouses: capital curates street life
Singapore shophouses combine heritage preservation with operational flexibility, functioning as urban infrastructure that enables street-level activation through their physical design of narrow frontages, shallow depths, and covered walkways that sustain pedestrian engagement in districts like Joo Chiat Road and Duxton Hill. Since the 2022 peak, the shophouse market has shifted to reward selectivity over momentum, with capital flowing to assets where location strength and tenant composition align, while examples such as 21 Carpenter, The Working Capitol, and Temasek Shophouse demonstrate how conserved shophouses adapt to modern uses including hospitality, coworking, and social-impact programming, offering investors diversification and reduced single-user exposure.
Capital MarketsRetailGlobalAsia-Pacific
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CompStakNews
Why OC Office Vacancy Just Hit a Turning Point – Podcast Recap with Mike Adams of Stream Realty
Orange County Office Market Posts Strongest Absorption Since COVID as Tier One Vacancy Falls to 9.8% The Orange County office […] The post Why OC Office Vacancy Just Hit a Turning Point – Podcast Recap with Mike Adams of Stream Realty appeared first on CompStak . ]]>
OfficeU.S. NationalLos Angeles
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CompStak
Link Logistics on Building the Data Foundation AI Actually Needs – Podcast Recap
In today’s rapidly evolving real estate landscape, the buzz around artificial intelligence and data-driven insights is louder than ever. But […] The post Link Logistics on Building the Data Foundation AI Actually Needs – Podcast Recap appeared first on CompStak . ]]>
OfficeIndustrial & LogisticsPropTech & DataU.S. NationalUnited States
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CompStak
Expectations and Risk Premiums in Illiquid Real Assets: How CompStak Data Shapes CRE Market Insights – Research by Jiro Yoshida and Masashi Takahashi
At CompStak, we take pride in seeing our data drive valuable insights across industries, especially in academic research. “Expectations and […] The post Expectations and Risk Premiums in Illiquid Real Assets: How CompStak Data Shapes CRE Market Insights – Research by Jiro Yoshida and Masashi Takahashi appeared…
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Charter Keck Cramer
Build to Rent ACT: Unlocking Investment, Delivery and Demand
Build to Rent has long been positioned as a key part of Australia’s housing solution – but in the ACT, the sector has yet to reach its full potential. Despite strong fundamentals and growing demand for professionally managed, long-term rental housing, the policy and regulatory environment continues to present real…
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Charter Keck Cramer
Tax Reforms to future-proof Australia’s Housing Market
23 April 2026 There is real merit in making changes to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) discount and Negative Gearing in Australia. Given we have a national housing crisis, this debate needs to include the State and Territory Governments, and it is essential to also bring Stamp Duty, Land Tax and the various Foreign…
MultifamilyCapital MarketsHomebuildersAustraliaAsia-Pacific
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AFIRE
Clarifying Vision: Exploring the Dynamics of Slowing Capital Flows
Recent CRE capital flows have declined significantly due to heightened interest rates, market uncertainty fueled by trade tariffs, and US governance challenges. What does this mean for the dynamics of capital flows into the US? The post Clarifying Vision: Exploring the Dynamics of Slowing Capital Flows appeared…
Capital MarketsGlobalU.S. National
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AFIRE
Beyond Motivation: Why Invest in US Affordable Housing? And Why Now?
There has been a longstanding perception that an investment in affordable housing could not generate alpha, but new economic forces are turning a social challenge into a compelling institutional opportunity. The post Beyond Motivation: Why Invest in US Affordable Housing? And Why Now? appeared first on AFIRE . ]]>
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AFIRE
Inflation Fighters: The Case for Mission-Critical NNN
Amid an extended period of uncertainty, mission-critical triple-net lease (NNN) investing has emerged as a compelling strategy, offering predictable income, contractual rent escalations, and insulation from expense inflation. The post Inflation Fighters: The Case for Mission-Critical NNN appeared first on AFIRE . ]]>
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AFIRE
Solar Wave: Community Solar is set to Transform Lease Income
There’s a quiet revolution underway in on-site solar and batteries. What is it and why should commercial real estate investors should pay attention? The post Solar Wave: Community Solar is set to Transform Lease Income appeared first on AFIRE . ]]>
Capital MarketsAlternativesSustainabilityGlobalU.S. National
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AFIRE
How C-PACE (and Stretch PACE) are Rewiring Global Real Estate Finance for the Energy Transition
What began as a municipal policy tool for energy upgrades has matured into an institutional credit product embedded directly in the capital stack. The post How C-PACE (and Stretch PACE) are Rewiring Global Real Estate Finance for the Energy Transition appeared first on AFIRE . ]]>
Capital MarketsDebt & FinancingSustainabilityGlobal
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AFIRE
Modernizing Management: How Structural Shifts in Real Estate are Rebalancing the GP and LP Relationship
The real estate investment management industry is modernizing its business practices and financial structures in response to a challenging liquidity environment and increased investor scrutiny. The post Modernizing Management: How Structural Shifts in Real Estate are Rebalancing the GP and LP Relationship appeared…
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AFIRE
Private Apartment Equity or Private Debt: Comparing Investment Performance of the Two Quadrants
Berkshire Residential Investments weighs the pros and cons of private apartment equity and private debt and asks - why not both? The post Private Apartment Equity or Private Debt: Comparing Investment Performance of the Two Quadrants appeared first on AFIRE . ]]>
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AFIRE
REIT Puts and Calls: Public Market Signals for Private Real Estate Investors
Put and Call options on REITs provide forward-looking risk indicators that incorporate both historical property sector trends and views on the outlook. The post REIT Puts and Calls: Public Market Signals for Private Real Estate Investors appeared first on AFIRE . ]]>
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AFIRE
NYC Office Recovery: Repricing Physical Infrastructure in the Age of AI
Scott Crowe of RXR talks about the "less obvious bull market" currently unfolding in one of the most overlooked sectors: New York City office. The post NYC Office Recovery: Repricing Physical Infrastructure in the Age of AI appeared first on AFIRE . ]]>
Capital MarketsOfficeGlobalU.S. National
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AFIRE
The Complexity Premium: Leveraging the Alpha Opportunity in Regulated Gateway Cities
Donal Warde, Richard Cadena and Wenpeng Ding discuss how supply, inventory, and long-term demand drivers are elevating the NYC rental market. The post The Complexity Premium: Leveraging the Alpha Opportunity in Regulated Gateway Cities appeared first on AFIRE . ]]>
Capital MarketsMultifamilyREITsGlobalNew York
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AFIRE
Trade Winds Redrawn: US Tariffs and Commercial Real Estate
Stewart Rubin and Marshall Swett of New York Life Real Estate Investors explores how tariffs they could signal a fundamental departure from the longstanding US commitments. The post Trade Winds Redrawn: US Tariffs and Commercial Real Estate appeared first on AFIRE . ]]>
Capital MarketsEconomyGlobalU.S. National
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AFIRE
The Data Center Pipeline: Is it a Boom, or a Bubble?
RCLCO Fund Advisors suggests that the supply response taking shape for data centers calls for more measured analysis. The post The Data Center Pipeline: Is it a Boom, or a Bubble? appeared first on AFIRE . ]]>
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REALPAC
Spring Economic Statement: Industry Priorities
The CEO Perspective, by Michael Brooks March 11, 2026 Spring Economic Statement: Industry Priorities Each year, I try to speak to at least half of our Executive Members to understand, up to the moment, what’s going on in their business, […] The post Spring Economic Statement: Industry Priorities appeared first on…
SustainabilityCapital MarketsEconomyCanadaU.S. National
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REALPAC
Decarbonizing Commercial Buildings at Scale: The Path Forward
The CEO Perspective, by Michael Brooks March 2, 2026 Montréal 2026: A Global Moment for Energy Efficiency Canada’s commercial buildings sector will have a seat at the table this summer as the International Energy Agency (IEA) convenes its 11th Annual Global […] The post Decarbonizing Commercial Buildings at Scale:…
SustainabilityCapital MarketsAlternativesCanada
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REALPAC
Federal Guardrails: Re-Assessing the Ability of Governments to Help
Listen to this article: This article is by Michael Brooks and read by an automated voice. The CEO Perspective, by Michael Brooks January 28, 2026 New Landscape of Government Priorities In the second half of 2025, we held two sets […] The post Federal Guardrails: Re-Assessing the Ability of Governments to Help…
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