January 2014 LAI Golden Gate Luncheon

Real Estate Outlook 2014: The Last Word

Speakers:

Asieh Mansour, Former Head of Research, Americas for CBRE

Alan Billingsley, Former Head of Americas Research at RREEF

With most major real estate markets firmly into recovery, we invite you to join Alan Billingsley and Asieh Mansour as they once again share their views on current economic themes on a global, national, and regional (Northern California) level. Real estate demand is experiencing fundamental change from past cycles. Demographics, technology, innovation, and education have emerged as important drivers of how occupiers/tenants use the built space and in the types of location demanded. At the same time, capital seeking real estate investment is on a trajectory that surpasses the experience of past recoveries. The San Francisco Bay Area is clearly leading the nation, reflecting structural changes in the broader economy. Innovation and urbanization are profoundly changing the real estate landscape, and the impacts are being felt here in the Bay Area first! With their combined 60 years of research and observations in real estate economics, Alan and Asieh will provide invaluable insights for the coming year in real estate.