The Evolving Real Estate Economy

whitePaper | November 3, 2022

Disruption in financial markets is now the norm. Established rules and correlations have not fared well in the years since the Global Financial Crisis. Disruption by its nature implies change, and whether it is positive or welcome change depends on the force in question. There are certainly some investors that would crave a bit of boredom over some of the recent market upheavals.

whitePaper | August 26, 2021

Diversification benefits have long been a driver for real estate allocations in multi- asset portfolios. The characteristics typically associated with underlying real estate of income stability and progression, scope for capital growth and tangible asset worth have served to counter the traditional shortcomings of illiquidity and imperfect information. These positive attributes are emphasized in long-income strategies, often reducing volatility and resulting in low correlations with traditional asset classes

whitePaper | January 5, 2023

Digital transformation is progressing rapidly and companies are under increasing pressure to adapt. Rising construction costs, the price of raw materials and supply problems are putting a strain on project owners as well as investors.

whitePaper | March 23, 2022

It’s hard to overstate the transformation that work has undergone during the pandemic. While some progressive organizations had implemented remote work policies previously, the vast majority of professional employees were in a routine of traditional commuting and in-office working, and found their lives and schedules upturned in 2020.

whitePaper | August 20, 2022

In today’s economy, many people around the world continue to face challenges with starting their businesses or funding affordable housing. Some of these hardships can include not funding land or building opportunities, scarcity in available residential properties to lease or purchase, and unreasonably priced housing options, which in some circumstances leads to homelessness.

whitePaper | May 24, 2022

For many people the investment real estate market is off-limits. They can’t buy and they can’t invest because they lack access to traditional lenders, the banks with big vaults and lots of ATMs. The Urban Institute estimates some 5.2 million potential borrowers have been unable to qualify for residential mortgage financing in recent years because of overly strict qualifying standards. For investors, especially flippers, the situation isworse simply because they represent more lender risk.