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“The forward path of inflation remains a topic of great debate and conjecture. How that path plays into the relative benefits of different investment options–including commercial real estate and other real assets–will give us even more insights into the relationship.”

–Jamie Woodwell, MBA Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Research

S&P: Pension Funds Increase Real Estate Exposure

S&P Global Market Intelligence, New York, reported U.S. public pension funds are increasing their allocations to real estate as a hedge against volatile market conditions.

Life Science Real Estate Poised for Growth

Despite stock market turmoil, slowing venture capital funding and interest rate volatility, life science real estate remains well-positioned for future growth, said Newmark, New York.

Commercial Property Price Growth Cools Off

Real Capital Analytics, New York, said commercial real estate price growth faded in July, though most indexes still showed double-digit gains.

Bright Spots Amid Offices Sectors Struggles

Office absorption remains negative even though office-using employment increased by 1.9% in the first half of the year, adding 635,000 jobs, reported Cushman & Wakefield, Chicago.

CBRE: Construction Costs Could Jump 14%

CBRE, Dallas, said it expects U.S. construction costs to jump 14.1 percent year-over-year by year-end due to pressures including labor shortages, inflation, supply chain disruptions, pandemic reverberations and the war in Ukraine.