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RESEARCH & INSIGHTS

Oct 9, 2020

Wait to Stimulate? A Tough Bargain for Americans

Anxiety hit US markets this week as negotiations on a new stimulus package appeared to fizzle out. On Tuesday, the White House signaled that

Sep 30, 2020

Comparing 2020 Multifamily Prices to Prior Election Seasons

While returns near elections are lower on average, there is no observable causal relationship. When controlling for recessions, the...

Sep 16, 2020

Returns Fall and Volatility Rises Near U.S. Presidential Elections

Monthly stock market returns fall an average of 0.72% to 0.32%. Equity REIT monthly return volatility rises by approximately 77%. Monthly...

Aug 16, 2020

Federal Protections Lapse For Vulnerable Renters, Imperiling Small Landlords

Small landlords face an uphill battle in fulfilling their mortgage and property tax commitments.