Realogic Analytics, LLC

Incorporating actual results and forecast data into commercial real estate financial models helps asset underwriters sharpen and refine their best practices and asset managers identify potential exit points and strategies, all of which helps maximize ROI. However, the process of sourcing, managing and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of that data is more complex and nuanced than it may seem.   In this instructive post, Realogic CEO Jim Pettinger, who has modeled thousands of commercial real estate assets and transactions over the course of his long and storied career, shares some expert tips, actionable insights and proven best practices for integrating historical and forecast data into financial models for commercial real estate assets and transactions. You can read his post at https://bit.ly/3XSnviL #commercialrealestate #financialmodels #forecasts #data #underwriting #assetmanagement #ROI #bestpractices

Since 2020, private buyers—including developers, high-net-worth individuals and non-traded REITs—have dominated office investment activity, accounting for 26% of total sales, up from 14% between 2003 and 2019, reports CBRE. Meanwhile, institutional investors have significantly reduced their presence, with institution-to-institution trades dropping to just 8% of total volume, about half of their previous share. This shift is likely driven by institutional risk aversion and the ability of private investors to manage and upgrade office properties more effectively in a market requiring repositioning. Likewise, at Realogic, we've seen a noticeable shift in office investment to private investors over the past few years. Many have followed a classic value-added strategy with their new office assets, renovating and adding new, in-demand tenant amenities, then repositioning them. #commercialrealestate #office #officebuildings #commercialrealestateinvesting #privateinvestors #institutionalinvestors

The multifamily sector has faced myriad challenges the last few years, including supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and high interest rates. As a result, multifamily starts dropped by 25% in 2024 and are projected to decline by another 11% in 2025, reports CRE Daily. Despite this, strong demand for apartments persists, with the National Association of Home Builders’ Multifamily Occupancy Index rising to 81, driven by a low unemployment rate and young adults entering the rental market: https://bit.ly/3G5aI6b This matches what we're seeing at Realogic, with investor and developer interest in multifamily assets remaining very high despite the sector's headwinds. #commercialrealestate #multifamily #apartments #interestrates #supplychain #laborshortage #housingstarts

As of late February, the commercial real estate market was rebounding nicely as office leasing demand increased, driven by corporate return-to-office mandates and a limited supply of top-tier spaces, reports Chief Investment Officer : https://bit.ly/4lF2CkX Institutional investors saw buying opportunities, with sovereign wealth funds and major asset managers re-entering the market despite past losses. However, some investors remained cautious due to lingering risks like high interest rates and evolving workplace trends, the publication reports. We would add that since then, investor caution has been heightening due to uncertainty over the current administration's tariffs and economic and trade policies. #commercialrealestate #offices #RTO #returntooffice #institutionalinvestors #soverignwealthfunds #interestrates

It’s the question on the minds of everyone in commercial real estate right now: how will the economic, taxation, regulation, tariff and trade policies the Trump administration intends to enact impact the commercial real estate industry and key property sectors?   Given the administration’s recent seesawing on tariffs and trade and the uncertainty over its next moves, the answer may be hard to pin down right now.   Yet, in this very timely and comprehensive blog post, Realogic General Counsel Mike Phelps, who has worked in commercial real estate for over two decades, provides some much-needed clarity and insight, examining the Trump administration’s stated economic and trade policies and analyzing their potential impacts on the US economy and commercial real estate.   If you’re trying to foresee what lies ahead for commercial real estate in the short term, this post will help. You can read it at https://bit.ly/441CsTf #commercialrealestate #Trump #Trumpadministration #economicpolicy #taxes #tariffs #trade #deregulation

Commercial real estate lending surged in Q4 2024, with the CBRE Lending Momentum Index rising 21% from the previous quarter and 37% year-over-year, surpassing pre-pandemic averages, reports CBRE Banks led non-agency loan closings at 43%, benefiting from balance sheet cleanups and a favorable regulatory environment, while life companies and alternative lenders followed. With strong fundamentals, maturing debt, and capital reallocation driving momentum, 2025 is expected to see a dynamic refinancing and investment sales market, particularly in top-tier office assets and multifamily lending, once the current economic and trade turbulence settles. https://bit.ly/4lr9vGl #commercialrealestate #commerciallending #lending #refinancing #investmentsales #commercialrealestateinvestment #office #multifamily

Rising electricity costs and growing demand for green technologies are increasing expenses for U.S. commercial real estate owners. Smart energy storage solutions like battery energy storage systems (BESS) can reduce costs and generate revenue through energy arbitrage and grid stabilization programs. With rapid growth in the distributed storage market and government incentives, commercial buildings can become key players in the renewable energy transition while benefiting financially, reports BUILDINGS: https://bit.ly/42dPZpt #commercialrealestate #electricity #greentechnology #renewableenergy #BESS #energyarbitrage #gridstabilization #distributedstorage

The retail real estate market is evolving in 2025 as brands compete for premium spaces, driving trends such as smaller store formats, experiential retail, data-driven site selection and suburban expansion, reports Forbes. With national retail vacancy rates at 4.1%, the lowest vacancies are in newer, high-rated centers, making it difficult for brands—especially international ones—to secure prime locations. Retailers are embracing immersive store experiences, using customer data for strategic expansion and prioritizing suburban markets over traditional urban centers: https://bit.ly/3G5aI6b #commercialrealestate #retail #retailrealestate #experientialretail #vacancies #Forbes

Distressed commercial real estate assets and non-performing and sub-performing commercial real estate loans can provide strong returns to savvy, well-informed investors, but they come with heightened risks. Consequently, would-be investors must be meticulous when evaluating distressed asset and NPL opportunities. This insightful article, written by Realogic General Counsel Mike Phelps, who has worked in commercial real estate for over two decades, explains how to evaluate NPLs and NPL portfolios, from identifying potential risks to developing smart strategies for effective resolution. It also lays out a proven, systematic process for thoroughly vetting NPLs and NPLs portfolios. You can read it at https://bit.ly/49W5MLj #commercialrealestate #realestate #investing #nonperformingloans #NPLs #distressedassets #subperformingloans #distress

Portland makes a strong pitch for a Major League Baseball (MLB) team: The Portland Diamond Project, led by CEO Craig Cheek, aims to break ground on a 32,000-seat stadium at Zidell Yards by 2027 if Portland is awarded an MLB franchise, reports The Oregonian / OregonLive.com. Cheek, along with city leaders, presented the stadium plan—which includes a retractable roof and a striking waterfront location—to a legislative committee while seeking updates to a 2003 funding bill that could provide $150 million in public support: https://bit.ly/3FX2UTL #commercialrealestate #portland #MLB #stadium #portlanddiamondproject #zidellyards #baseball