Episode 263: Recent Real Estate Valuations Point to More Confidence in Recovery Next Year

Recent news on commercial real estate valuations reflect growing confidence that the sector will start to recover in 2021, said Nareit Senior Economist Calvin Schnure.Speaking Dec. 7 on the REIT Report, Schnure noted that valuations appear to be more stable than they appeared a few months ago, when the sales prices of properties that were being sold showed a big discount. Volumes at that time were light, though. “As we get a better look at the market, the valuations reflect a bit more confidence that the real estate markets will recover next year,” Schnure said.Overall, Schnure noted that real estate is holding up quite well in the current environment, with rent collections recovering as businesses open up, “but obviously there are still strains.”Turning to the broader economy, Schnure noted that while it appears to be slowing, “we’re not at risk of a stall.”