We examine the relationship between online real estate searches by investors and the future returns of publicly traded real estate stocks in India. We find evidence that the relevant online search volume indices are significantly related to the future movements in real estate stock returns....

Analyzing a large dataset of urban non-slum households, we find that homeownership tenure choice in India is significantly associated with gender, religion and caste.In particular, large households or those headed by women or with larger number of women are significantly more inclined towards...

This paper offers a detailed discussion on managerial challenges and opportunities related to newly introduced real estate investment trust (REIT) in India. Features of the proposed REIT structure are critiqued in light of the existing body of knowledge about REITs. We revisit the debate...

Is the formation of investor cliques associated with superior fund performance? Our analysis of more than 2,000 private equity real estate (PERE) funds over three decades reveals outstanding performance among PERE funds dominated by investor cliques. Specifically, cliques with a more extensive...

This study explores the dynamic nature of premia for energy-efficient design in the market for office space. Stationary premia for Energy Star- and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified property transactions are estimated at 16.4 and 10.6% respectively, on a price per...

The book offers a concise yet comprehensive understanding of real estate finance in India. The central themes of this book are functioning, instruments, and decision analysis related to home loans and residential mortgage banking. These themes are also extended to commercial real estate...