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CREDA Research Foundation examines how the commercial real estate industry assesses, manages and mitigates physical climate risk.
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Cushman & Wakefield research exploring asset management strategies and operational approaches for medical office properties during periods of economic uncertainty.
Analysis of how travel disruptions may impact Dubai's international real estate buyer activity and market momentum.
There are two critical forces reshaping the self-storage investment landscape right now, and they're changing the way buyers and sellers approach every deal. Unprecedented supply continues while housing turnover remains low, creating a perfect storm of stagnant occupancy and compressed pricing. A real estate…
Self-storage facility safety is paramount—non-negotiable, especially in today’s highly competitive market. Luckily, it doesn’t have to break the bank. By addressing the most common risks and implementing a few basic measures, you can create a secure environment for far less investment than you think. Read on for…
Your self-storage facility’s front office is more than a just a transactional space. It's the first impression that shapes customer confidence and trust in your business. Whether staffed daily or remotely managed, this critical touchpoint communicates your professionalism and attention to detail. Here’s how to…
While the outlook for mortgage rates remains uncertain, a decline could unlock the housing market. The post What Happens to Housing if Mortgage Rates Fall? appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
The success of SpaceX's IPO puts a spotlight on a Texas border city. The post What are Property Tax Abatements and Why are They Triggering? appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
How a new Fed chair could lead to greater housing market stability and favorable market conditions for future homebuyers. The post Kevin Warsh and the Housing Market Outlook appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
A deep dive into Texas’ 2021 winter freeze uncovers billions in insured losses, statewide damage patterns, and why claims—and costs—continued rising long after the storm itself ended across major metros. The post A Chance Discovery During My Homeowner’s Insurance Study appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research…
Ballooning U.S. federal debt and fiscal policy has already cost borrowers approximately $76,000 over the life of a 30-year mortgage at the median home value. The post Federal Debt Growth: A Rising Risk to the Real Estate Market appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
The Texas growth rate still outperforms the rest of the nation, but a shift in the workforce and slowing population growth is having an impact. The post Whoa There! Is the Texas Growth Miracle Fading? appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
In the age of AI, land with access to power, water, and infrastructure is highly sought after. The post The Helios Story: From Bitcoin Mine to Data Center appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
Changes to the state and local tax deduction make Texas more attractive compared to other high-tax states. The post What the SALT Cap Could Mean For Long-Term Growth in Texas appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
Texas is seeing a slowdown in domestic and international migration, but there could be a silver lining where the state’s real estate markets are concerned. The post New Texans Keep Coming, But Not as Fast appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
Despite mortgage rates above 6 percent, Texas saw record seller activity in 2024–25, driven largely by existing homeowners. Life events, price gains, and market adjustment suggest the lock-in effect is easing. The post Is the Low-Rate Lock-In Grip Finally Loosening? appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
As policymakers look to grease the wheels of the housing market, one proposal would allow homeowners to carry their existing mortgage rate to a new primary residence. The post Mortgage Portability: A Win for Locked-In Homeowners, But at What Price? appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center .
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…
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…
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 .
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…
Hospital design is no longer just about building bigger campuses. The way care is delivered is changing, as outpatient growth is outpacing inpatient care, and health systems are moving beyond the traditional hospital footprint into medical outpatient buildings, ambulatory centers, and even retail spaces. From a…
Women in commercial real estate are rewriting the rules for leasing and ownership — both in-market and in place. As landlords, brands, and investors race to reinvent physical space for an omnichannel, experience-led era, a rising cohort of women in CRE is driving change across the industry. We now represent roughly…
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,…
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…
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 (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…
In self-storage, the line between a routine maintenance task and a costly capital project is often thin, and usually defined by timing. A single unchecked roof seam or faulty HVAC equipment can quietly escalate from minor inconvenience to major expense. The most successful operators understand that maintenance…
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…
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,…
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…
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. 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…
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+ .
In today’s increasingly saturated self-storage markets, facility operators are discovering that they need to think beyond traditional sources of income if they want to compete for customers and maximize revenue. Many already offer ancillaries like moving/packing supplies, truck rentals and tenant insurance, but…
Though it’s often undervalued by self-storage operators, tenant retention is one of the most impactful strategies for protecting and growing your facility revenue. A strong program can enhance customer satisfaction, reduce move-outs, and bolster net-operating income and facility value. Discover how to identify…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was signed into law December of that year, creating a new benefit for investors. Called Opportunity Zones, the initiative’s purpose is to steer investment into areas that struggle with attracting development by allowing capital gains to be redirected into qualified projects,…
Communities thrive when buildings support people throughout different stages of life. Today, developers, architects, and planners are looking beyond immediate project goals and exploring how design can contribute to long-term well-being, resilience, and economic value. This shift has increased interest in concepts…
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…
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 .
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…
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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%.
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.
Morgan Stanley's Chief Fixed Income Strategist and Global Head of Private Credit & Equity discuss recent market pressures affecting the private credit sector.
Morgan Stanley's Global Head of Real Assets discusses investment lessons and market calls across industrial and office real estate sectors.
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.
Distinct legal entity from Starwood Property Trust (public REIT/lender) already in firms table -- new firm row, not reused.
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 IM's own annual disclosure is titled 'Climate Report', not 'Sustainability Report' -- kept accurate, not renamed.
Analysis of commercial real estate lender positioning and lending appetite amid renewed Treasury market volatility.
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,...
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...
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…
Executive Summary The war in Iran has scrambled traditional views of safety in fixed income, pushing investors out of long‑duration Treasuries and broad investment‑grade benchmarks and into floating‑rate, senior‑secured credit. From February 28 through early July, the Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN) returned just…
Housing market conditions are gradually moving away from the extreme tightness that defined the post-pandemic period. Although most estimates still indicate that the U.S. is structurally underbuilt by several million housing units, recent housing stock growth has outpaced population growth, lifting vacancy rates…