This note focuses on
developing an understanding of the macroeconomic factors that shape and
influence markets for real property. Topics covered includes: Residential land
markets, Residential development, Industrial location, Local government and land
markets, Regulating development, Macro analysis of housing, Time series analysis
of real estate markets, Regional growth and real estate markets.
This lecture note is an introduction to the most fundamental concepts,
principles, analytical methods and tools useful for making investment and
finance decisions regarding commercial real estate assets.
Author(s): Prof. David Geltner and Prof. Tod
McGrath