PROLOGIS INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS INDICATOR ILLUSTRATES STRENGTH OF U.S. EXPANSION

whitePaper | December 19, 2022

Innovation is a hot topic among lenders these days. The growing market share of non-bank lenders is putting even more pressure on traditional banks and credit unions to get the digital loan process right, both for their customers and for their own competitive futures.

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 | December 12, 2022

Private real estate outperformed most sectors globally in 2022, rewarding investors who continued to increase their allocations to the sector over the last decade. However, we expect to see pockets of softness in 2023, including value losses in some markets and sectors. But even as the market slows, opportunities will remain in commercial real estate.

whitePaper | September 6, 2022

Corporate real estate leaders have been through a challenging time over the last two years. COVID-19 has brought profound changes to working styles, the day to day operation of corporate real estate and a wider debate about the future role and purpose of the office. Challenge and uncertainty are not limited to the effects and aftermath of the pandemic. Changing macro-economic conditions are bringing new operational realities to the fore. This will form that backdrop for future corporate real estate strategy and activity.

whitePaper | November 10, 2022

The U.S. Department of Labor defines inflation as “the overall general upward price movement of goods and services in an economy.” When we wrote our inflation piece in the summer of 2021, many economists and politicians were characterizing inflation as transitory. A year later, inflation has started to take hold in key areas of the market which will have an impact on how real estate investors should view their current and prospective investment. The annual inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been 7.5% or higher since January of this year, peaking at 9.05% in June.

whitePaper | February 20, 2022

Real Estate as an investment has throughout history proven to be one of the strongest performing asset classes. As the largest asset class in the world with a combined estimated value of over $228 trillion, investing in Real Estate has many advantages over investing in stocks, bonds or mutual funds. The most notable benefits of investing in Real Estate and Real Estate-based financial products typically include: a predictable cash flow and ability to generate passive income, an improvable asset with the ability to appreciate in value, and an array of benefits surrounding leverage capabilities and tax advantages.