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Research

Our research methodology integrates historical and current economic, demographic and real estate factors which enables our Research Services department to develop comprehensive market forecast scenarios.

HOW THE ELECTION IS ALREADY IMPACTING CRE

Key policies that could shape the CRE financing climate How the outlook on Federal Reserve Rate cuts have already changed What investors should be considering as they frame their investment strategies

THE FORCES DRIVING RETAIL AND INDUSTRIAL CRE

Why retail real estate continues to outperform How construction will play a key role in the performance of both retail and industrial The over- and underperforming retail and industrial markets

Research Brief: Financial Markets & Election Update – November 2024

Fed takes second step on gradual rate-lowering path. After reducing the overnight lending rate by 50 basis points in September, the Federal Open Market committee opted to cut again by half that margin at the November meeting. This returns the target lower bound to 4.5 percent — a level not seen since March 2023 — reflecting progress on both sides of the…

Research Brief: Employment – November 2024

Discrepancies cloud employment data. October’s atypically low job creation total of 12,000 is largely the result of sector hiring offsets and disruptions from recent events. Education, health services and public service organizations added a combined 97,000 personnel last month, consistent with trends seen thus far this year. Over 60 percent of the positions added in this span were from one of these less cyclical industries. Countering these gains were the loss of 47,000 professional and business… Read More

CNBC – International Investors Seek Safety in U.S. Real Estate

CNBC International Features Marcus & Millichap CEO Hessam Nadji The Economic and Monetary Drivers Supporting the Sector Key factors spurring international investor reengagement with U.S. commercial real estate. Impact of government policies and shifting investment climate. Outlook on maturing loans and office property fundamentals. Why European and other investors are expanding beyond U.S. coastal gateway metros.    

WILL ELEVATED DEBT THREATEN THE ECONOMY?

Could record debt levels be a warning sign for the economy? What shifting consumer behaviors could mean for CRE Digging under the surface to put the current trends in perspective  

WHY CRE INSURANCE COSTS ARE POISED TO SURGE

How the frequency and impact of natural disasters have changed in the last 40 years Why insurance costs will likely rise – even in areas untouched by major disasters How CRE Investors can hedge their portfolio to mitigate risks    

WILL SEPTEMBER JOB SURGE PUT RATE CUTS ON HOLD?

Flock of black swan events could disrupt short-term economic outlook September hiring surprise could weigh on Fed’s rate strategy What the unexpected events mean for Commercial Real Estate

Market Research Report: Multifamily – NYC Metro – Q4 2024

New York multifamily market solidly back on track. This past July marked the three-year anniversary of New York City’s post-COVID-19 reopening and found multifamily vacancy at a historically low 1.8 percent. The lack of availability has facilitated consistent, if modest, rent growth, with the metro’s average effective rate up 8 percent in that same three-year span. The return of many quality of life factors to the city, as well as a broad labor market recovery,… Read More