In this paper we simulate the performance of real estate portfolios using cash flows from commercial properties over the period 1977 Q4 through 2004 Q2. Our methodology differs from analyses that rely upon historical time-weighted rates of return on property. We relax implicit rebalancing and...

Introduction to income property valuation -- Appraisal principles and highest and best use -- Market area and neighborhood analysis -- Compound interest and discount factors -- Cash-flow forecasting -- Investment return calculations -- Income capitalization approach -- Sales comparison approach...

Based on the quarterly actual rental income of over 9,000 NCREIF commercial properties during 2001Q2-2010Q2, we construct a commercial real estate rental index using a dynamic panel data model. The rental index we construct captures the market-wide fluctuations in rental income, and our model...

This paper examines the effects of walkability on property values and investment returns. Walkability is the degree to which an area within walking distance of a property encourages walking for recreational or functional purposes. We used data from the National Council of Real Estate Investment...

Using the actual quarterly rental income generated in the years between 2001 and 2010 by over 9,000 NCREIF commercial properties, we construct a commercial real estate rental index and estimate the time series properties (e.g., mean-reversion speed and volatility) of market-wide rental growth...