Retail Real Estate Investors To Increase Holdings
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REZA Investment Group revealed that investors in retail real estate are more bullish than ever. With the investors in retail real estate shifting focus from short-term to long term, the Group confirmed that 75% of investors would increase their 2006 holdings by at least 25%.
The report was based on 2005 year-end surveys to 10,000 owners and developers. REZA Investment Group is a leading West Coast-based retail real estate investment advisory firm. Despite the sluggishness in holiday retail sales, retail real estate is likely to grow. The favorable demographic trends and the availability of capital are expected to counter rising interest rates and inflation. The research showed that the changing demographics favor certain classes of retail, particularly mixed-use.
"Though clouds have been forming on the horizon, we remain bullish on the retail investment market," said Reza Etedali, Founder and CEO of REZA Investment Group.