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
Your hosts

Dr. Philip English
Professor of Finance
Temple University

Omar Eltorai
Director of Research

Cole Perry
Associate Director of Research

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