Perspectives

Energy Transmission is a Real Estate Issue

Background: The Counselors of Real Estate ® announced their Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate® for 2024. When presented at their annual conference there was some dismay that Global Climate Change did not make the list. In fact, climate indirectly affects a number of the topics, including Infrastructure (#10). But in a real estate context,… Read more

The Everyday Leader

Navigating the Waters of Leadership: Flipping the Script on Anxiety

Imagine a diver exploring a shipwreck on a sandy sea floor when suddenly, a dark presence emerges from the shadows within. Silent, circling, and full of teeth. Faced with such a situation, fear can be paralyzing. However, it can also serve as a powerful ally in this moment, sharpening focus, heightening awareness, and pushing us… Read more

Decoding Key Elements of Successful Innovation Districts

Introduction In the aftermath of the 2008 Great Recession, cities globally faced a pivotal moment, urgently seeking rejuvenation and renewal amidst economic turmoil. Urban planners and policymakers embarked on a quest for innovative solutions to breathe new life into struggling urban landscapes. It is within this context that the concept of innovation districts emerged as… Read more

Features

Fly Me To The Moon: The Need For U.S. Lunar Development Legislation That Balances Property Rights, Commercial Incentives, & International Obligations

INTRODUCTION NASA believes that by 2040, Americans will have housing on the moon, with housing on Mars not far behind.[1] While some scientists say this timeline is overly ambitious, NASA thinks it is attainable if the agency continues to hit its benchmarks.[2] “Scientists at NASA say that it is too early to consider the market… Read more

Resource

U.S. Housing – Major Sources for Analysis and Data

The health and trends of housing market in the U.S. is on the minds of most commercial real estate professionals, economists, and policy makers. For example, “housing affordability” has been on The Counselors’ “Top Ten Issues” lists for some time. Multifamily specialists are looking beyond their well-known multifamily sources to better understand the world in… Read more

Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate

Asset Repricing: Are We There Yet?

Update on Top Ten Issue #9 “The Price is Wrong?  Do Markets Need a Reset for Values to Normalize? There is a consensus that property values have passed their peak.  Since the peak, owners and valuers of private real estate have faced challenges in determining market value. Real estate is by nature a much less liquid asset class than continually traded stocks, bonds, and other assets with access to public markets.  In spite of this... Read More