CRE Exchange: Commercial Real Estate, Property Valuations, Real Estate Analytics and Property Tax Tracking trends: Macroeconomic insights and real estate realities with Dr. Brad Case of Middleburg Communities
15 snips
Feb 27, 2025 Dr. Brad Case, Chief Economist at Middleburg Communities, shares over 30 years of real estate economics expertise. He breaks down the rise of the build-to-rent housing sector and its significance in today’s market. Brad discusses how data-driven decisions shape rental housing development and forecasts potential recessions by analyzing market overstretch and Federal Reserve actions. He also dives into revenue management strategies post-COVID, addressing how shifting migration trends impact rental prices, while urging a cautious approach to investment in tokenization.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Early Interest in Real Estate Economics
- Dr. Brad Case's interest in real estate economics started in high school due to Hawaii's unique land value tax system.
- This early interest solidified during his master's at Berkeley while researching Japanese investment's impact on Honolulu house prices.
Career Path
- Dr. Case's career path, from academia to public and private sectors, was influenced by his wife's law school and career location.
- He highlights the limited academic opportunities in his field in Washington, D.C., where his career has been centered since.
Versatile Economics Skills
- Dr. Case emphasizes that his economic analysis skills are applicable across various fields and property types.
- He moved comfortably between residential and non-residential real estate throughout his career.