The Story Behind Callan’s 2021 Capital Markets Assumptions
An explanation of Callan’s 2021-2030 Capital Markets Assumptions, how they were developed, and what changed from last year’s projections.
What Investors Need to Know About the Potential Eviction Crisis
Institutional investors should continue to closely monitor rent collections within their multifamily portfolios, as decreases in collections may indicate financial distress among tenants. Additionally, investors should engage with their real estate investment managers to understand how non-payment of rent is treated and how tenants could be displaced at properties within their portfolios.
Hotels, Retail Face Pandemic Headwinds; REITs Gain but Lag Equities
Hotels and Retail are the most challenged sectors while Office faces uncertainty; Industrial remains the best performer. REITs underperformed equities.
What You Need to Know About Green Building Certifications
Green building certifications vary significantly based on their objective, administrator, and prominence in the industry.
Pandemic Hit All Sectors; REITs Gained but Trailed Equities
COVID-19 continues to affect the real estate market, with the impact varying depending on the property sector.
Skin in the Game: How New Risk-Retention Rules Affect the CMBS Market
Prior to the Global Financial Crisis, issuers of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) passed 100% of the risk to bondholders. After the GFC, the Dodd-Frank Act instituted new rules requiring that any institution securitizing a pool of commercial mortgages retain at least 5% of the bond…
How ESG-Minded Investors Can Help Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
Institutional investors with a focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing can help address the housing crisis through investment opportunities in both the public and private markets…
Pandemic Has Muted Impact on Private Real Estate; REITs Underperform
All sectors of the NCREIF Property Index saw negative appreciation, but income remained positive except in the Hotel sector. REITs trailed equity benchmarks
Stocks Rebound in 2Q20; Fixed Income Sees More Modest Returns
U.S. stocks posted double-digit returns, with big gains in global ex-U.S. markets. Treasuries were range-bound during the quarter and most fixed income indices posted solid but not spectacular returns
How Investors Can Address Climate Risk in Real Estate
Climate change has led to an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events such as hurricanes and wildfires, and these catastrophes are expected to impact the world for years to come. Climate risk, which refers to the hazards associated with climate change, can significantly threaten real estate portfolios, as it disproportionately affects […]