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Analyzing the Drivers, Anticipating the Direction of the Investment Market

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Mr. Nadji has more than 25 years of experience in real estate research, advisory services and strategy. A senior vice president and managing director of the firm, he oversees Marcus & Millichap’s research and advisory services divisions. Mr. Nadji is also managing director of Institutional Property Advisors, Marcus & Millichap’s special division designed to service the unique needs of institutional and major private investors. He joined Marcus & Millichap in 1996 as vice president of research and was promoted to managing director in April 2000.

By Hessam Nadji

In Spite of Positive GDP Reading, Caution Still Justified

The pace of growth is unlikely to accelerate further in the short to midterm. FULL STORY

A Strong Close to 2011 Confirms Improving Outlook for 2012

Sales volume in the four major property sectors rose by an estimated 35% in 2011 to $240 billion. FULL STORY

Recovery Prevailing, But Macro Problems Alive and Kicking

The U.S. debt downgrade and the bumpy road of attempted resolutions to the European debt crisis have cast a cloud of uncertainty on the global economy but failed to tip the U.S. recovery. Amid the clouds of fear and uncertainty, fundamental economic activity has proven to be quite resilient as evidenced by the string of better-than-expected economic readings since August’s onset of financial-market turmoil and the roller coaster ride in Europe. … FULL STORY

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Global Fears Overshadow U.S. Economic Strength

Low interest rates and a preference for high-quality, low-risk assets are safety nets leveraged by active commercial property investors. FULL STORY

Job Numbers Confirm Stagnation, Not Panic

Patience with an active plan for seeing the right acquisition opportunities is the best mix in this environment. FULL STORY

CRE Sales Hold Steady Amid Capital Markets Turbulence

Recent developments and financial market fragility is likely to reinforce the flight to safety, keeping lenders and buyers cautious on lower quality B- and C assets and tertiary markets. FULL STORY

Property Performance to Diverge Further; Job Stagnation Continues

Caution still rules as reflected in the dominance of property sales within the top-tier, best-quality assets in primary markets. FULL STORY

Job Stagnation Should Prompt Property Sector Risk Assessment

It’s time for a reality check on the risks to fundamentals. FULL STORY

A Potential Silver Lining Amid the Crisis of Confidence

Real estate owners and investors need to be prepared for economic stagnation — if not a contraction — over the next several months. FULL STORY

Recovery Threatened, But This Is Not 2008

Panic Elsewhere Could Spell Opportunity for Commercial Real Estate FULL STORY

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Since 1971, Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services has been the premier provider of investment real estate services. Through the depth of its local market knowledge, the firm has established itself as a leading investment real estate company with more than 1,200 agents nationwide. The firm recently formed Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a multifamily brokerage division serving the unique needs of major private and institutional investors.