Real Trends the Future of Real Estate in the United States

whitePaper | August 5, 2021

Real assets are tangible, physical assets that have an inherent value deriving from their attributes and usefulness. The asset class includes commodities, land, precious metals, real estate, equipment and machinery, and natural resources. Occasionally, this definition is expanded to include an element of inflation protection, in which case financial assets such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) can also be included in the list. Private real assets also come with their own distinct challenges. They are typically illiquid and most suitable for institutional investors with a longer time horizon. Additionally, physical ownership of private assets such as those mentioned above requires a certain degree of operational expertise. Taking all of this into account, developing an optimal allocation to private real assets can become a complex process.

whitePaper | December 12, 2022

This Lender’s Guide to Appraisal Modernization offers a broad overview of the appraisal modernization challenge facing the mortgage industry, plus tips for managing through the appraisal modernization process at your organization.

whitePaper | November 22, 2022

Commercial real estate was once viewed as a niche investment sector, but after several decades of evolution, it has emerged as a core asset class for many institutional investors. In recent decades, liquidity has improved, transparency has risen, and core real estate’s investor base has broadened substantially. Joint ventures, private funds, and public and private real estate companies draw capital from sources both foreign and domestic. These vehicles and their investors play an important role in today’s real estate capital markets.

whitePaper | April 21, 2023

For generations, public markets have been the beating heart of capitalism, reaching their zenith in the latter part of 20th Century, when stock markets in Wall Street, the City of London, Hong Kong, and others were the great centers of capital raising, corporate investment and growth.

whitePaper | August 29, 2022

Public markets can see huge swings and volatility so it is always a great time to consider expanding your investment portfolio to include alternative asset classes to provide stability. Alternative investments have substantial benefits when there is economic uncertainty and market gains of traditional investments are being wiped out.

whitePaper | August 11, 2021

The investments business does not have a reputation for innovation. New regulations or technologies occasionally spur change, but fiduciary concerns and a need for predictability largely preclude sudden shifts in modus operandi. Several converging factors now threaten to upend the status quo, bringing an unprecedented revolution that is forcing both investors and asset managers to reexamine their beliefs, processes, and infrastructure.