Longer-form thinking on where the market goes.
32 white papers

NAIOP Research Foundation report evaluating risks and opportunities in office building conversions to life science, medical, and multifamily uses, based on market data review and developer interviews.

Examines the intersection of K–12 educational facility development and urban real estate strategy in Dubai's property market.

Analysis of Southern California's medical office market evolution and its emergence as a primary investment category for real estate investors.

Knight Frank examines investment opportunities emerging from Riyadh's expanding healthcare sector and infrastructure development.

An analysis of JDL's strategic vision for healthcare integration within the Foundry Park mixed-use development project in Chicago.

At the 2026 ULI Carolinas Meeting, leaders from government, life sciences, and professional sports argued that housing, infrastructure, and energy systems—not population growth itself—will determine whether the region can sustain its momentum.

By Rajiv Ramakrishnan Veterans are not a one-size-fits-all population. Some are transitioning back to civilian life after active service, while others are aging in place or living with physical injuries,… The post Designing with Purpose: How Architecture Supports Veteran Communities appeared first on Multifamily &…

Knight Frank explores how regulatory changes impact European real estate market values and viability across sectors.
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Learn how cities and real estate owners are measuring, managing, and mitigating extreme heat risk through planning, data, and climate resilience strategies.

Cushman & Wakefield research exploring asset management strategies and operational approaches for medical office properties during periods of economic uncertainty.

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…

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…

NORC research examining the relationship between extended senior housing residency and care outcomes for older adults with neurodegenerative conditions.

CBRE and Hamburg Team examine social infrastructure as an investment opportunity and future priority.

CBRE analysis examining the investment value and operational benefits of integrated care services within retirement community developments.

JLL advisory on how health systems are realigning real estate portfolios toward outpatient care amid Medicaid changes, CMS payment shifts, and compliance pressures.

Lincoln Property Company on aligning healthcare real estate strategy with hospital growth and outpatient demand while managing Stark Law and regulatory compliance risk.

Portfolio-manager discussion of REIT performance drivers, subsector opportunities (data centers, senior housing, medical office) and REITs as a diversifier for tech-heavy portfolios.

Three-part case for US REITs: high domestic revenue, defensive sector mix (healthcare, residential, needs-based retail) and attractive valuations versus broad equities.

Nareit analyst roundtable on health care REITs: stable outpatient supply/demand, defensive attributes and the absence of speculative MOB development, with sell-side perspectives.

Chilton on how aging, Sun Belt migration and housing affordability reshape REIT allocations, favoring senior housing, healthcare and single-family rental REITs.

CRE recovery is intact, but widening dispersion across property types and markets underscores a K-shaped, more uneven path forward.

We examine healthcare job growth and the Treasury market reaction. The post Weekly Trading Desk Talk – Bad Case of Loving You appeared first on Lument .

For years, low-cost capital made it easier to build, acquire, and expand across healthcare real estate. That environment has shifted. In today’s higher-rate environment, commercial real estate is still working through a pricing reset, with research noting that cap rates may face further upward pressure if interest…

As is the case in many industries, AI is now part of the everyday reality in healthcare, and its impact is showing up in a place that is often overlooked: the physical footprint of care. For years, the conversation has focused on the shift from inpatient to outpatient services. That trend is still in motion,…

The 2026 BOMA International Medical Real Estate Conference was held in San Diego, CA, from April 29 to May 1. It highlighted a sector at a pivotal inflection point, where technology, care delivery transformation, and operational discipline are converging to reshape medical real estate strategy. Speakers emphasized…

Recent data shows that more than 150 million Americans live in areas where mental health providers are scarce, underscoring a system-wide gap in access that continues to grow as demand accelerates. For commercial real estate owners, developers, and investors, it’s an opportunity to align capital with one of the…

Nuveen makes the case for a global approach to real estate, focusing on high-quality assets in leading cities and emerging sectors tied to megatrends like aging populations and technological innovation.

NIC research finds assisted living market penetration is shaped by factors beyond local demographics and economics, with implications for site selection and demand modeling.

NIC analysis indicates senior housing residence is associated with reduced acute care service needs for older adults, supporting the value proposition of the sector.

The white paper sets out Invesco Real Estate's house view across global markets following the recent pricing correction, anticipating a period of yield stability. It identifies sectors and regions positioned for rental growth and recovery into 2026.