EP68 - Just how liquid is commercial real estate?



10 Jul 2025

Dr. Philip English from Temple University joins us to discuss our upcoming joint research paper CRE liquidity, how liquidity shapes investment decisions, why traditional market measures may fall short, and what new research reveals about true liquidity. From transaction-based indices to the evolution of market structures, this discussion sheds light on the complexities and opportunities of CRE liquidity facing investors and lenders today.


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Key moments

  • 00:50 Meet Dr. Philip English

  • 04:29 Exploring CRE market liquidity

  • 08:35 Key findings and insights

  • 10:25 The importance of liquidity in CRE

  • 12:28 Current market conditions and trends

  • 14:12 The role of data in CRE research

  • 22:03 Practical applications for investors

  • 24:33 Evaluating portfolio manager performance

  • 27:20 Understanding the research frontier

  • 32:06 Liquidity and market investability

  • 36:25 Future of CRE research and market structure

  • 45:38 Challenges and opportunities in CRE data


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Dr. Philip English

Professor of Finance

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Omar Eltorai

Director of Research

Altus Group

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Cole Perry

Associate Director of Research

Altus Group

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