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Jesse Saginor Named NAIOP Research Foundation Distinguished Fellow

Friday, May 30, 2025

The NAIOP Research Foundation announces the appointment of Jesse Saginor, Ph.D., associate professor in the Real Estate Development Program at the University of Maryland, as a Distinguished Fellow

Congratulations to These CRE Professionals

Monday, July 7, 2025

Eight commercial real estate professionals earned a NAIOP Certificate of Advanced Study in Q2 2025. Now is the best time to join them – waive the certificate program application fee through

NAIOP: Commercial Real Estate Industry Generated $342.3 Billion in Economic Activity in Canada

Thursday, August 7, 2025

A new report released by the NAIOP Research Foundation found that the commercial real estate (CRE) industry’s construction spending and ongoing operations in Canada generated $342.3 billion

Will McIntosh Appointed NAIOP Research Foundation Senior Visiting Fellow

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Will McIntosh, Ph.D., CEO, ArcBridge Research Group, LLC, has been named NAIOP Research Foundation Senior Visiting Fellow. In this role, he will serve as a research advisor and author, visit

NAIOP Research Foundation Announces Appointment of 90th Governor

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

The NAIOP Research Foundation announces the appointment of L. Mark Billeaud, founding partner of Summit Real Estate Group, to join the Foundation’s Governors. Individuals who demonstrate

NAIOP Market Monitor Offers an Alternative Approach to Evaluating CRE Markets

Thursday, July 18, 2024

For the second year, the NAIOP Research Foundation has published the NAIOP Market Monitor, which evaluates office and industrial real estate markets using a two-dimensional analysis based on a

New Legislation Would Revitalize America’s Communities

Friday, July 12, 2024

NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, commends the introduction of the “Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act,” which establishes a new 20% tax credit to

Crescent Communities Named NAIOP 2024 Developer of the Year

Monday, June 24, 2024

NAIOP has selected Crescent Communities as its 2024 Developer of the Year – the association’s highest honor. The award will be presented during NAIOP’s CRE.Converge conference in

Managing Talent in Commercial Real Estate: NAIOP Research Foundation Issues Report on Attracting and Retaining the Best Employees

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Commercial real estate development firms often focus on hiring experienced professionals to meet their immediate staffing needs and tend to limit investment in training new associates. This

Negative Office Space Absorption Predicted Over the Next Two Years, But Contraction to Slow in 2025

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Absorption of office space – the amount that is leased or occupied less the amount that is vacated or put on the market – is expected to remain negative through 2024 and 2025, though

NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Sentiment Rebounds

Thursday, May 16, 2024

The NAIOP CRE Sentiment Index, a key forecast of commercial real estate market conditions over the next 12 months, has increased significantly from the last survey in fall 2023. The Index rose to

NAIOP: Commercial Real Estate Sentiment Rebounds

Thursday, October 17, 2024

NAIOP CRE Sentiment Index, which measures industry expectations for commercial real estate market conditions over the next 12 months, has increased significantly from the last survey conducted in

What Does it Mean? NAIOP Releases Glossary of Commercial Real Estate Terms

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

As the commercial real estate industry continues to evolve, new concepts, ideas and terms emerge. To recognize those changes, and to make them clearer to those in the profession, the NAIOP

 NAIOP Research Foundation Names 2024-2026 Visionaries Class

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The NAIOP Research Foundation has announced the 2024-2026 class of Visionaries, a group of eight rising commercial real estate professionals who are selected based on their career accomplishments,

Congratulations, New Certificate Holders

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Ten commercial real estate professionals earned a NAIOP Certificate of Advanced Study in Q1 2024. Our congratulations to these individuals who have demonstrated their command of industry best

Complete the 2024 CRE Compensation Survey, Receive a Free Report

Monday, March 11, 2024

NAIOP is partnering with RCLCO | CEL Compensation Advisors to conduct the 2024 Real Estate Compensation and Benefits Survey.

NAIOP Industrial Space Demand Forecast: Cooling Market Signifies Return to Normal

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Demand for industrial space is expected to cool following a period of rapid expansion. The market for industrial real estate faces headwinds from a large volume of project completions and a

[Watch] NAIOP Insights: Breaking into Medical Office Development

Thursday, February 29, 2024

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Robert Cutlip, 2006 NAIOP Chair, Passes Away

Friday, February 16, 2024

Robert “Bob” Cutlip, former NAIOP chair and current Research Foundation Governor, has passed away.

[Watch] NAIOP Insights: Health and Wellness in Industrial Buildings

Thursday, February 22, 2024

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