The Market Commentary blog on reit.com presents analysis of the macro- and micro-economic fundamentals impacting the REIT and commercial real estate industry. The Nareit economics team offers their commentary on the state of the market, the outlook for commercial real estate and breaking macroeconomic news. The opinions set forth here are solely those of its author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Nareit or its membership.
REITs in the Community: CorEnergy and Nareit Participate in U.S. Congressional Roundtable on TRIA
Nareit was part of a TRIA roundtable in Kansas City on May 31.
REIT Earnings Rose to $15.9 billion in Q1
Funds from operations of all Equity REITs increased to $15.9 billion in the first quarter, according to the Nareit T-Tracker. Occupancy rates remain near the record highs set last year.
REIT Usage and Target Date Funds
In 2003, the share of TDFs with REIT exposure was only 50%, while in 2018, 97% of them invest in REITs. In fact, 60% of TDFs have a dedicated REIT sleeve within their asset allocation.
Economic Fundamentals for Commercial Real Estate Strong in Q1
Gross domestic product surpassed expectations in the first quarter, and strong job growth in March and April provide a favorable backdrop for demand for leased commercial space.
Gimme Shelter: REITs and Trade Disputes
While correlations between stock markets in the United States and China, and the rest of Asia and Europe have risen as trade disputes have heated up, REITs’ correlations with overseas markets have moved lower.
Is There Another Housing Bubble Building?
Rising house prices have raised concerns about whether another speculative bubble is brewing. In today’s housing markets, however, it is a scarcity of housing supply that is pushing up prices.
Commercial Real Estate Markets: A Slow Start to 2019
Real estate markets softened in the first quarter, with the demand for leased space slowing for most major property types. Demand did not fall but the weakness may reflect a cautious environment during the winter months.
REITs and the Rise of High-tech Real Estate
A generation ago, most commercial real estate consisted of a building and four walls that provided space and services for tenants. Today, however, a growing share of real estate supports the high-tech sector.
Looking at REIT Leverage versus Other Stock Market Sectors
Do we need to worry that equity REITs are carrying too much debt?
REITs and Interest Rates: A Positive Shift in the Market
The relationship between REIT returns and long-term interest rates has turned positive again.
REIT Earnings Slowed in Q4 2018
REIT earnings slowed a bit in late 2018, according to the Nareit T-Tracker®, which showed funds from operations (FFO) of all listed equity REITs of $15.9 billion.
Fundamentals for REITs and Real Estate are Stronger than the Mixed Macro News
The outlook for REITs and commercial real estate remains favorable, despite some mixed macroeconomic news in the early months of this year.