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White papersThe U.S. office market in a “post-COVID” world: shifting challenges offer rewards and pitfalls
The office sector faces unique challenges during the coming decade. In this special report, we examine the return to a new normal for the office property type and what it means for investors going forward.
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The case for private U.S. commercial real estate In search of investment returns
The investment landscape since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) more than a decade ago has been significantly impacted by a sea change in central bank policies, ushering in a period of unprecedented low interest rates and increased adoption of Keynesian approaches. Post-GFC, the Fed remained very deliberate in its removal of accommodative policy to ensure stronger growth and achieve its inflationary target of roughly 2%.
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Inside Real Estate – Annual Strategy Outlook for 2020
The global economy has entered a phase of synchronized, slower growth, where an uncertain geopolitical environment and a weakened manufacturing sector have diminished its ability to withstand shocks. However, as dark as the potential storm clouds may be, we believe that the global economy has more going for than against it and assign a high probability (70%) that the expansion remains intact over the next 12 months.
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Novel coronavirus impact on U.S. commercial real estate
As a leading investor in all four quadrants of commercial real estate, Principal Real Estate Investors is uniquely positioned to assess relative value across the market. With heightening concerns regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus, we wanted to share our current thoughts on the potential impact on U.S. commercial real estate markets. The story is continuing to evolve.
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REITs: Quality Growth and Defense for an Uncertain Marketplace
Late-cycle investing is often a challenging time for investors and asset allocators. As the longest U.S. business cycle on record marches ahead, many investors wonder how best to position their portfolios for optimal outcomes. In this brief, we offer both tactical and strategic reasons for an allocation to REITs to capitalize on the steady growth, diversification and defensive attributes they offer in today’s uncertain market.
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Capitalizing on an inefficient market - The case for active REITs
When it comes to choosing ‘active’ versus passive management in REITs, the proof of ‘why active’ is in the results.
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A case for commercial mortgage-backed securities
Years of accommodative central bank policy and slow economic growth have pushed yields down and asset values up. Mounting growth concerns and a transitioning global economy will only add to the challenges for investors.
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Why REITs, why Principal?
Since their establishment in the U.S. decades ago, publicly traded REITs have offered investors the combined benefit of commercial real estate investment along with the advantages of investing in publicly traded stocks. REITs have grown in size, impact and market acceptance around the world. REITs, REOCs, and other real estate stocks own or operate trillions in real estate assets across all major global markets.
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A 360° view of global real estate
Access the full spectrum of today’s commercial real estate investment opportunities with Principal Real Estate Investors. We provide the reach, research, and returns you need to meet your investment goals.
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A compelling case for real estate development
In a world fueled by easy monetary policy, commercial real estate has held its own compared with other asset classes.
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Sustaining the expansion – the Fed cut and what it means for real estate
After weeks of anticipation, speculation and growing confidence on monetary easing, the Federal Reserve (Fed) cut its benchmark short-term interest rate by 25 bps at its July meeting.
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Commercial & multifamily mortgage loan investments: An integral part of a fixed income asset allocation strategy
In an era of low returns and high financial market volatility, core commercial and multifamily mortgage loan investments provide fixed income investors an appealing mix of strong relative value, low credit risk, and diversification benefits within a larger fixed income portfolio.
