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Economic dashboard: Despite stock market volatility, economy is just fine Positive economic data and signals from the bond market suggest the economy, and real estate, should remain on Real estate leading economic indicators solid ground. Recent volatility in the equity markets is causing some investors to call in to question the health of this nine year upcycle. Does recent volatility in the stock market indicate a Indicators Position Outlook indicator recession is imminent or were those pesky trading algorithms playing games again? All signs point to a positive outlook. Job growth remains positive. The longest streak of monthly job gains Employment on record continued into 2018. Latest job gains totaled 200,000 in The economy accelerated in 2017, posting 2.3% GDP growth growth January, above 2017 trend. compared to 1.5% in 2016 which should support real estate Labor demand. Economists expect annual GDP growth will exceed Markets The unemployment rate held at 4.1% in January 2018. This rate is those levels in 2018. Early signals in Q1 2018 support another Unemployment the lowest of the recovery and low relative to history. Tight labor quarter of positive economic growth. rate conditions are putting upward pressure on incomes, which rose by 2.9% YoY in January 2018, the fastest pace since 2009. Job growth is strong and the labor market remains at full employment. The Labor Department reported that the US added a robust 200,000 new jobs in January 2018. Weekly Fundamentals generally moderated or remained steady during Q4 2017, although industrial held near all-time low vacancy. Supply has claims for unemployment insurance benefits are also near Vacancy rates caught up to demand in most sectors, causing vacancy rates to record lows. Tight labor market conditions are giving rise to CRE stabilize or move modestly higher. wages, which grew by 2.9% YoY in January 2018, the fastest fundam- pace in 2009. entals Rent growth was mostly positive but is slowing as the US real estate What do the public markets tell us about the future? Rents and rent cycle enters the mature phase of its cycle. However, industrial rent growth growth is outperforming as landlords are in a position of pricing Part of the stock market volatility experienced in early 2018 can power. be attributed to the divergence in fiscal and monetary policy that has caused investors to reset their expectations for 10-year US treasury yields reached 2.9% in February after the Trump returns. The Fed has been hiking rates in response to a strong Interest rates tax cuts took effect and inflation expectations moved higher as a economy and rising inflation expectations. Meanwhile, Congress result of stronger economic and labor market signals. Capital recently passed a stimulus measure by way of the tax bill, and markets The US S&P 500 reached all-time high levels in January 2018, but they recently lifted a budget spending cap for the next two Investor risk years. In the near term, recent fiscal stimulus should buoy pulled back by ~11% in February from the highs. Volatility once again appetite current market valuations, if not elevate them higher. returned to equity markets, and investors have taken notice. Real estate market conditions are tempering somewhat, but Mortgage debt is readily available for core, income producing assets. Debt for are solid overall. The US real estate market is poised for Lenders are taking a more cautious look at opportunistic strategies, investors another year of positive performance. We expect core unlevered willing to lend on quality projects with top sponsors. Debt real estate total returns to range between 5% and 6% in 2018. availability Construction lending continues to be available, but banks are more Investors should focus on asset selection and income given our Debt for expectations for minimal appreciation in 2018. diligent than ever. Well located projects with strong market construction fundamentals have no trouble getting financed. Source: TH Real Estate, February 2018. 2 THINK US cities: Trends and tactics
Office trends: A new way to work The factors that are fuelling demand for a new way to work Characteristics of co-working Considered a fad by some, co-working emerged from the GFC as a trendy, collegial • Desk space or private offices within a shared space office alternative that houses startups, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small • Flexible rental agreements businesses. It has evolved into a noteworthy office subsector that has recently • A focus on networking and relationships attracted the attention of some of the world’s largest enterprises, including IBM, • Fosters a close-knit, entrepreneurial, and professional community Microsoft, GE and Spotify. • Growing interest from large enterprises The demand for co-working stemmed from a confluence of societal, economic, demographic, and technological factors that include a renewed interest in entrepreneurship, the Millennial lifestyle, the harsh realities of technology-driven disruption, changing business priorities, and the contingent workforce. Rise of contingent Surge in start-ups Strong employment Enterprise growth workforce Number of start-ups went from At 57.3 million, or 36% of the US Companies with 250 or more At current growth rates, 560,000 in 2010 to 679,000 in workforce, the number of people employees take up 54% of the contingent workers will become 2015, a 17% increase freelancing has grown 8.1% since market share in 2015, compared the majority of the US workforce 2014 and 4.2% since 2016 to 49% in 1993. To cut costs, in 2027, an increase of nearly 25 many will use co-working space million workers Millennial Magnet Growing tech innovation Rise of the sharing economy Changing business Younger generations are Rise in technology such as cloud-based Uber owns zero cars and is valued priorities driving the acceleration, applications, the web of things, web- at $62.5B while Airbnb owns zero 80% of global corporations are 47% of working millennials conference tools, internet and wi-fi, cell homes and has a value of $31B planning to significantly increase freelance, more than any phones, laptops and more make it easier their use of the contingent other generation to work remotely workforce Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Upwork, TH Real Estate, Q3 2017 3 THINK US cities: Trends and tactics
Office: Under pressure, landlords focus on place-making and service Office performance Office market opportunities Office unlevered property returns averaged 6.0% for 2017, the third highest among While the disruption is causing headaches for traditional office owners, they are traditional property sectors. Appreciation has been largely absent from returns in beginning to fight back with new and innovative spaces themselves. This period of 2017, contributing just 1.3% to the total return. Vacancy rates gradually declined uncertainty will almost certainly provide opportunities for investors who are able to and reached levels last seen prior to the GFC. Office vacancy rates have held see into the future of the working world and willing listen to the needs of their around 13.0% for the past three years. tenants. Office rent growth has been far weaker this cycle than in the prior cycle, a trend The office sector has been under pressure and is going through structural changes. unlikely to abate given our view that the US office market is undergoing structural Those changes are forcing landlords to invest large amounts of capital into their changes. assets to stay relevant, dragging returns lower. The sector faces headwinds that are constraining demand, despite strong jobs Office owners are finding it increasingly difficult to provide value to their tenants numbers, full employment and a growing economy. The contingent workforce is through traditional property management and services, which has given rise to growing, and they have been moving out of Starbucks stores and into co-working companies like WeWork. WeWork has capitalized on the value proposition gap spaces. Demographics are playing a large part. And office tenants require less between tenants and existing landlords and are winning the battle for new tenants. space per worker. Additionally, mobile technology is enabling workers to complete They offer enhanced business services, networking and tight-knit community in their jobs from anywhere in the world. unconventional, well designed spaces at hip locations – and they don’t own their real estate. Office vacancy rates, 1994-2017 Effective rent growth (YoY), 1994-2017 Downtown Suburban Downtown Suburban 21% 20% 19% 15% 17% 10% 15% 5% 13% 0% 11% -5% 9% -10% 7% -15% 5% -20% 1996.2 1999.2 2007.3 1997.4 2017.2 1997.1 2005.2 2008.2 1995.3 1998.3 2003.4 2015.1 2015.4 2003.1 2004.3 2013.3 2014.2 1994.4 2000.4 2001.3 2011.2 1994.1 2000.1 2002.2 2006.4 2009.4 2010.3 2006.1 2009.1 2012.1 2012.4 2016.3 1996.2 1999.2 2007.3 2017.2 1997.1 1997.4 2005.2 2008.2 1995.3 2015.1 2015.4 1998.3 2003.1 2003.4 2004.3 2013.3 2000.4 2014.2 2001.3 2011.2 1994.1 1994.4 2000.1 2002.2 2006.4 2009.4 2010.3 2006.1 2009.1 2012.1 2012.4 2016.3 Source: CBRE Econometric Advisors, Q4 2017. 4 THINK US cities: Trends and tactics
Industrial: Tailwinds will keep the sector in front of the pack Industrial performance Industrial market opportunities Industrial property returns averaged a robust 13.1% for 2017, the highest among Low levels of available space and high demand provide the perfect conditions for traditional property sectors and the only sector to remain in double-digits. Typically another solid year in 2018. Investor interest in the sector has never been higher due this late in the economic cycle, investors begin to shy away from real estate to these favorable conditions and expected performance. Industrial investment sales sectors most exposed to growth. But this economic cycle is unlike any other in the were up 20% YoY in 2017, while all other major sectors saw moderate declines. past, especially for industrial real estate. The warehouse sector is operating in a From a retailer’s perspective, an efficient supply chain is critical to omni-channel cycle all on its own. Strong performance is buoyed by the strong secular trends of business operations. Today, rent accounts for less than 5% of supply chain costs. As e-commerce and omni-channel retailing. transportation costs (~55% of supply chain costs) diminish with better technology, Availability rates held relatively steady in Q4 2017 at 7.4% which we believe will rents are positioned for growth at facilities located near large populations and close continue in 2018. The steep decline in availability rates from outsized demand for to customers. industrial space is finally being met with sufficient levels of new supply, which is E-commerce sales represent approximately 9% of total sales today, and we expect evidenced by flattening availability rates in recent years. that number to grow to 14% in the coming years, driving demand for warehouse We anticipate availability rates will continue to flatten or eventually rise modestly, space. The proliferation of online sales combined with new pro-growth legislation but not to levels that would put pressure on effective rent levels. Rents rose by 5% and a strong global economy will offer support for continued growth in the sector, or more for the second consecutive year in 2017. generating new opportunities to invest. Industrial availability rate, 1990-2017 Effective rent growth (YoY), 1990-2017 16.0% 8.0% 14.0% 6.0% 4.0% 12.0% 2.0% 10.0% 0.0% 8.0% -2.0% 6.0% -4.0% -6.0% 4.0% -8.0% 2.0% -10.0% 0.0% -12.0% 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 1990 1992 1991 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2001 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 1990 1992 1996 1991 1993 1994 1995 1997 1998 1999 2001 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Source: CBRE Econometric Advisors, Q4 2017. Source: CBRE Econometric Advisors, Q3 2017 5 THINK US cities: Trends and tactics
Retail: The view is becoming clearer for landlords and investors Retail performance Retail market opportunities Retail unlevered property returns averaged 5.7% for 2017, the fourth highest There is a growing divide between the performance of prime retail assets and those among traditional property sectors. of lower quality and location. However, this gap is opening up a host of opportunities to invest in retail that is well positioned for growth where pricing is misunderstood Vacancy rates moved higher for the first time in 2017 since peaking at nearly 13% by market participants. in 2010. Neighborhood and Community Center vacancy pushed up 60 bps YoY to 9.6% in Q4 2017. Despite the increase in vacancy over the year, retail conditions At this point in retail’s transformation, landlords have a better understanding of how have improved and vacancy rates were low enough for landlords to push rents to manage their properties, tenant mix, and threats from online sales competition. higher. Low levels of new supply will continue to support positive performance in Across the retail landscape, landlords and retailers are forming new partnerships and 2018. are aligning their interests in new ways to help protect and enhance the value of retail assets. The strongest YoY rent growth of this cycle was recorded at 3.1% in 2017. Landlords are increasingly confident in their ability to push rents on tenants who have weathered the wave of storms coming from e-commerce. Retail availability rate, 1994-2017 Effective rent growth (YoY), 1994-2017 14% 8% 13% 6% 12% 4% 11% 2% 10% 0% 9% -2% 8% 7% -4% 6% -6% 1996.2 1999.2 2007.3 2017.2 1997.4 1997.1 2005.2 2008.2 2015.4 1995.3 1998.3 2003.4 2015.1 2003.1 2004.3 2013.3 2014.2 1994.4 2000.4 1994.1 2000.1 2001.3 2002.2 2006.4 2009.4 2010.3 2011.2 1996.2 1999.2 2007.3 2006.1 2009.1 2012.4 2017.2 2012.1 2016.3 1997.4 1997.1 2005.2 2008.2 2015.4 1995.3 2015.1 1998.3 2003.4 2003.1 2004.3 2013.3 2014.2 1994.4 2000.4 1994.1 2000.1 2001.3 2002.2 2006.4 2009.4 2010.3 2011.2 2006.1 2009.1 2012.4 2012.1 2016.3 Source: CBRE Econometric Advisors, Q4 2017. Source: CBRE Econometric Advisors, Q3 2017 6 THINK US cities: Trends and tactics
Multifamily: Markets are normalizing, but opportunities still exist Multifamily performance Multifamily market opportunities Apartment unlevered returns averaged 6.2% for 2017, the second highest among Rents in low-rise garden apartments have marched higher over the past few years, traditional property sectors. Garden apartments have continued to outperform the outperforming their taller peers. This phenomenon is largely due to excess supply apartment subsectors, with returns of 8.9% in 2017 versus 4.7% for high-rise delivered in urban markets where mid-rise and high-rise projects are more prevalent. apartments. Appreciation returns on garden apartments bucked recent downward We believe this story will continue throughout the cycle. It will be easier for landlords trends and have accelerated for two consecutive quarters. to get higher rent bumps in markets with limited new supply, and that just happens Vacancy rates remained below 5.0% in 2017, finishing the year at 4.8% in Q4 2017. to be in suburban metro areas. Under the weight of new supply, apartment vacancy held up better than many In select metro areas where luxury and Class-A high-rise and mid-rise apartments market participants would have guessed as stronger job growth led to better than are seeing vacancy and rental rate pressure, there may be select buying expected household formations. Nevertheless, apartment vacancy rates moved opportunities to purchase quality assets on a relatively attractive basis. modestly higher from the lows reached in 2015. According to CBRE-EA, effective rents were largely steady in 2017. A slight increase in vacancy rates and oversupply in some markets around the country put pressure on landlords‘ ability to raise rents. At this point in the cycle we are seeing supply weigh on rent growth. Most markets ended 2017 at pretty modest growth rates, or even declines. Apartment vacancy rate, 1994-2017 Same-store effective rent growth (YoY), 1990-2017 7.5% 10% 7.0% 8% 6.5% 6% 6.0% 4% 5.5% 2% 5.0% 0% 4.5% -2% 4.0% -4% 3.5% -6% 3.0% -8% 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Source: CBRE Econometric Advisors, Q4 2017. Source: CBRE Econometric Advisors, Axiometrics, Q4 2017. 7 THINK US cities: Trends and tactics
Capital markets: CRE fairly valued relative to bonds, but spreads declining Conditions remain healthy despite rising interest rates Property price appreciation is expected to slow A comparison of real estate yields to 10-year treasury bond yields suggests real National property price indices all reported slowing appreciation returns in 2017. estate still offers a healthy premium and is fairly priced. The current yield spread Green Street’s unlevered Commercial Property Price Index actually recorded a remains attractive compared to bonds and sits well above the spreads last seen decline of -1% in 2017. Conversely, NCREIF’s unlevered NPI Index and Real Capital during the years leading into the GFC. The yield spread to 10-year treasuries was Analytics CPPI Index recorded price gains of 2.2% and 7.1%, respectively, in 2017. 367 bps as of 4Q 2017, which is roughly on par with the average spread of 370 bps We anticipate cap rates will be flat or modestly higher in 2018 with appreciation going to back 2002. But recent upward movement in bond yields has caused the returns being driven by NOI growth rather than a movement in cap rates. Investors spread to decline in recent months. The yield on the 10-year treasury hit a low of shouldn’t count on appreciation returns at this point in the real estate cycle and 2.06% in early September 2017, but has since risen by 80 bps to 2.86% as of early should place greater priority on asset quality and income returns. Recent upward February 2018. Across property types, US real estate currently yields 5.4% in the movement in bond yields will put some pressure on cap rates going forward, but our major metropolitan areas and 6.1% across the country. expectations are for further economic growth in 2018, supporting net operating Transaction volumes reached $463.9 billion in 2017, down 7% compared to 2016. income growth and the underlying prices of real estate. While transaction activity is lower, prices have widely been maintained. At this stage of the cycle, buyers and sellers are resetting their expectations of future returns, which has widened the price gap between them. Despite the decline in volumes from their 2015 peak, 2017 sales still outpaced 2014 volumes and recorded the fourth highest level over the last 15 years. Real estate cap rate versus 10-year US Treasury yield Real estate cap rate versus investment grade bond yield 10-Year Treasury Equal Wtd CapRate Moody's Corporate Investment Grade Yield Equal Wtd CapRate 12% 12% 10% 10% 8% 8% 6% 6% 4% 4% 2% 2% 0% 0% 2005 2015 1995 2001 2003 2007 2009 2017 1997 1999 2011 2013 2003 2005 2007 2009 2013 2015 1995 2001 2017 1997 1999 2011 Sources: NCREIF, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Moody’s Analytics, Q4 2017. 8 THINK US cities: Trends and tactics
Cities to watch: Los Angeles Diversification driver Tech-tainment takeover Numerous cultures and backgrounds represented • Los Angeles took the lead as the largest US commercial real estate market in 2017 with over $28bn worth of sales transactions Coastal champion High volume of imports • As a mega metropolis, the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim MSA is at Port of Los Angeles home to over 13.5 million residents and Port of Long Beach • Population in the MSA is expected to growth 0.69% p.a. through 2022 Millennial magnet Several universities attract • As a coastal champion, the metro shattered records in 2017 for young and fresh talent imports at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. Deep San Pedro Harbor enables metro to handle megaships that other ports cannot Technology trailblazer Various tech startup companies • “Silicon Beach”, comprised of numerous coastal communities along originated in the metro the Pacific Ocean, is home to more than 500 tech startup companies Mega metropolis • Noticeable evolution from traditional entertainment & media firms Metro area spans into technology-focused “tech-tainment” firms across over 4,800 square miles • Various top-tier universities including University of California Los Angeles, University of Southern California, and California Continental connected Institute of Technology attract and retain young and fresh talent Major airports support into the area connectivity within country and other continents Culture capital Global links through entertainment and fashion Sources: RCA, ESRI, Moody’s Analytics, TH Real Estate, Q4 2017. 9 THINK US cities: Trends and tactics
Cities to watch: Chicago Diversification driver The windy education elitist Differentiated employment base and industries represented in metro • Chicago was the fourth largest U.S. commercial real estate market in 2017 with over $17bn worth of sales transactions Education elitist • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin MSA is home to over 9.8 million residents Home to various top- tier universities • Very deep talent pool with well-regarded universities such as University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and Illinois Institute of Technology Millennial magnet Young, highly-educated • Over 22% of the population over 25 has obtained bachelor’s degree employment base especially Downtown • Chicago’s central location and strong rail, road, and air infrastructure make the market an important Midwestern hub for industrial users Technology trailblazer Innovative, talent-rich business • Easily connected to rest of country. The metro can service nearly and tech hubs 40% of the US population within 2 days • Several relocations and expansions into city include tech giant Mega metropolis Siemens with a new digital research and development hub Home to numerous downtown and online grocer Peapod relocating its headquarters Fortune 500 companies downtown from suburbs • Various athletic teams such as NFL’s Chicago Bears, NBA’s Chicago Continental connected Bulls, MLB’s Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox attract numerous Central location in U.S. supports connectivity across visitors to the city each year country Tourist trap Domestic and international visitors totalled 53.9 million in 2016 Sources: RCA, ESRI, Moody’s Analytics, Green Street Advisors, TH Real Estate, Q4 2017. 10 THINK US cities: Trends and tactics
Cities to watch: New York Diversification driver Big shifts in the Big Apple Colourful demographics and various employment opportunities • New York is the financial capital of the world with over 590,000 employees in the industry alone Tourist trap • Manhattan was the second largest U.S. commercial real estate Multiple attractions market in 2017 with over $23bn worth of sales transactions capture millions of tourists each year • New York City MSA has over 20 million residents, with 8.6 million people in NYC Millennial magnet • Welcomed 61.8 million tourists in 2017, a 2% increase from 2016 as Attracts millennials and well as a new record highly-educated individuals • There are 33 city-owned cultural institutions and ~200 other cultural facilities throughout the five boroughs Technology trailblazer Increasing number of tech start • Over 38% of population over 25 has obtained a bachelor’s degree or ups becoming rampant across higher boroughs and metro • Opening of new “Cornell Tech” campus on Roosevelt Island will Mega metropolis attract and retain young and fresh innovative talent Suburbs are growing with a MSA of over 20 • Top employers include: JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mount Sinai Medical million Center, Macy’s Inc., and Citibank NA Continental connected • Upcoming Hudson Yards development will add over 18 million Three major international square feet of commercial and residential space to the West Side airports as well as several major ports Culture capital Numerous cultural institutions and world-class entertainment selections Sources: RCA, ESRI, Moody’s Analytics, TH Real Estate, Q4 2017. 11 THINK US cities: Trends and tactics
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