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Capital Economics assesses recovery opportunities in retail real estate following e-commerce disruption, oversupply, and pandemic impacts on physical store demand.

Analysis examining the structural relationship between housing supply constraints and affordability across different price segments in the U.S. residential market.

Analysis comparing current commercial real estate market conditions and dynamics to the early 1990s era.

AEW's research-based perspective on U.S. real estate markets and investment opportunities, informed by integrated economist teams across North America, Europe, and Asia.
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AEW's January 2025 whitepaper presents research-based investment perspectives on North American real estate markets, leveraging integrated analysis from ground-level economist teams across multiple regions.

AEW research whitepaper examining capital preservation strategies within the evolving private credit landscape for real estate investors across North America.

Research exploring the motivations and barriers affecting move-up homebuyers and strategies to encourage their participation in the market.

John Burns Research and Consulting examines the factors deterring homebuyer activity in the current market environment.
The share of mortgages with below-3% interest rates remained flat at 19.5% in Q1 2026 after declining steadily from a peak of 24.6% in Q1 2021, while combined below-4% mortgages fell only 20 basis points quarter-over-quarter, marking the smallest decline since their share began falling in 2022. The document attributes the stalling unwinding of the "lock-in effect" to homeowners retaining ultra-low mortgages that offer effectively free borrowing in real terms given inflation above 3%, though the stall could represent either a temporary blip or a longer-term freezing of the housing market.

Invesco presents a three-question framework for real estate investors to distinguish material macroeconomic developments from transient market noise.

Invesco's Global Head of Commercial Real Estate Credit discusses diversification strategies, sector strength, and risk mitigation approaches in real estate credit markets.

Memphis is undertaking downtown revitalization efforts to rebuild hotel demand and convention business following pandemic-driven losses.

By Hayden Spiess CHICAGO — New players are increasingly drawn to the seniors housing sector due to strong market fundamentals and the industry’s proven performance. Limited new inventory and high occupancies,… The post ‘Seniors Housing Is Our Highest-Conviction Sector,’ Harrison Street Executives Say appeared first…

By Hayden Spiess CHICAGO — New players are increasingly drawn to the seniors housing sector due to strong market fundamentals and the industry’s proven performance. Limited new inventory and high occupancies,… The post Seniors Housing Is Our Highest-Conviction Sector,’ Harrison Street Executives Say appeared first…

Research examining how limited partner expectations and policy drivers are influencing sustainable investing practices and performance in real estate.

BGO's chief economist examines the characteristics and formation of resilient commercial real estate investment vintages.

A media appearance discussing perspectives on artificial intelligence's impact on real estate, multifamily housing trends, and data center market dynamics.

Analysis of global real estate credit markets examining how to distinguish meaningful market signals from noise in capital deployment decisions.

Chief economist commentary on commercial real estate development activity and market constraints.

RCLCO provides key takeaways and common themes from the 2026 National Multifamily Housing Council meeting.

Analysis of how California's SB 79 and recent environmental and land use policy reforms are reshaping development constraints and economics for multifamily housing along transit corridors.

NAIOP Research Foundation report examining best practices in sustainable data center development through interviews with industry owners, operators, investors, developers and designers.

NAIOP research explores generative AI applications across industrial real estate operations, extending beyond financial analysis and market research into operational strategy.

NAIOP Research Foundation study examining challenges and opportunities in succession planning for commercial real estate firms, informed by advisory experience.

NAIOP Research Foundation report examining best practices in reverse logistics supply chain design and implications for facility location and real estate requirements.

Research analyzing the economic contributions and growth impacts of commercial real estate development and construction activity across U.S. office, industrial, warehouse, and retail sectors.

NAIOP research addressing workplace safety protocols and reopening strategies for U.S. office building operators and occupants during economic recovery.

NAIOP Research Foundation report exploring emerging construction technologies and their implications for the construction and real estate development industries, informed by interviews with researchers and practitioners.

The NAIOP Research Foundation released a systematic tool to evaluate and compare development approvals processes across different jurisdictions objectively.

NAIOP research brief evaluating capital investment strategies and their potential to establish competitive advantages in commercial real estate during the pandemic era.

NAIOP Research Foundation report presenting a two-dimensional framework for evaluating and comparing commercial real estate markets, building on prior market tier and ranking methodologies.

Article exploring how developers can leverage stacked incentives and tax credits for projects in underserved markets.

Research directors and Distinguished Fellows discuss trends shaping the short-term and long-term outlook for commercial real estate in Canada and the U.S.

The National Multifamily Housing Council presents a toolkit addressing housing affordability solutions applicable within the current generation.

A member resource examining fee transparency practices and implementation considerations for rental housing operators.

NMHC Research Foundation study analyzing long-term filtering dynamics and housing transitions in the U.S. apartment sector across four decades.

White paper examining renter payment reporting practices and implications for multifamily housing operators.

Examines the role of tax incentives as policy tools in supporting residential development and housing market expansion.

White paper examining strategies and approaches for addressing community and regulatory opposition to multifamily rental housing development.

Research examining the technical, financial, and regulatory feasibility of converting commercial properties into multifamily residential units.

The National Multifamily Housing Council examines international rental housing market practices and mechanisms that may inform US policy and development approaches.

White paper addressing fair housing compliance considerations related to familial status and occupancy policies in multifamily housing.

White paper analyzing cost comparisons between on-campus and off-campus student housing options.

White paper examining HUD's regulatory actions and enforcement positions related to disparate impact doctrine in housing.

A publication examining the drivers and performance metrics behind elevated returns in the multifamily housing sector.

White paper examining the application of artificial intelligence in resident screening processes and related considerations for multifamily housing operators.

White paper examining cybersecurity threats, regulatory requirements, and best practices specific to multifamily housing operators.

National Multifamily Housing Council outlines policy recommendations aimed at improving apartment affordability through 2035.

Research from the National Multifamily Housing Council exploring Internet of Things technology applications and implications for the multifamily housing sector.

Analysis of multifamily housing's economic impact and contribution to the U.S. economy.

Technical analysis of construction and operational strategies for achieving energy efficiency standards beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2004 in multifamily residential properties, with associated cost assessments.

Analysis of the potential economic consequences of eliminating or restricting Section 1031 like-kind exchange provisions for real estate investors.

Joint analysis examining the cost impact of regulatory compliance on multifamily housing development and construction.

A white paper addressing data privacy and protection practices for multifamily housing operators.

Analysis of COVID-19's differential impact across REIT sectors and the structural position of the REIT market entering the crisis.

Research examining how REITs invested in tech-related property sectors can reduce portfolio volatility and provide exposure to 21st century real estate.

Nareit economist analyzes economic growth trends in the first half of 2019 and their impact on commercial real estate markets and REIT performance.

Nareit research examines how office REITs reallocated holdings toward secondary cities since 2012 to capitalize on population and employment growth dynamics.

Analysis of historical commercial real estate construction cycles and their effects on REIT performance through rents, vacancy rates, and valuations.

Nareit analysis comparing publicly traded equity REIT performance against private equity core, value-added, and opportunistic real estate funds across a full real estate cycle.