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We look at how the economy is performing, how it feels to consumers, and what that means for real estate.
Learn how investments in specialty sectors are impacting core real estate portfolios.

INSIGHTS LIBRARY

Insights from our investment professionals, including sector research, real estate analysis, and commentary on macroeconomic trends shaping today’s markets.

The latest news on our business, including press releases, employee updates, and corporate responsibility news.

Following the Growth in Skilled Labor

ARA Research looks at growth in skilled labor and the potential impact on real estate investment.

Mid-Quarter Economic Pulse: Q3 2025

ARA Research analyzes economic indicators midway through the third quarter of 2025.

House View H2 2025

We dive deep into how real estate is expected to perform amidst today’s macroeconomic backdrop.

Mid-Quarter Economic Pulse: Q2 2025

ARA Research takes a look at economic conditions midway through the second quarter of 2025.

How We Forecast

Learn about our market forecasting process and how we predict performance.

Revisiting the Role of Real Estate for Pension Plans

ARA Research explores the role of real estate in investor portfolios.

Mid-Quarter Economic Pulse: Q1 2025

ARA Research takes a look at economic conditions midway through the first quarter of 2025.

House View H1 2025

Our overview of how macroeconomic and capital market conditions stand to impact commercial real estate investing.

ARA 2023-2024 Corporate Responsibility Report

We document our activities and progress on corporate responsibility and sustainability efforts.

American Realty Advisors Names Kirk Helgeson President

He serves as Chief Investment Officer, Investment Committee Chairman, and leads the value-add real estate strategy.

American Realty Advisors Expands Office in Chicago

This space hosts members of ARA’s portfolio management, investor relations, and asset management teams.

ARA Completes Fourth Tomorrow’s Real Estate Leaders

Students from across the U.S. were introduced to careers in commercial real estate investment.

INSIGHTS LIBRARY

Research and Market Commentary
Insights from our investment professionals, including sector research, real estate analysis, and commentary on macroeconomic trends shaping today’s markets.

Corporate Updates
The latest news on our business, including press releases, employee updates, and corporate responsibility news.

In Conversation Series

Join the conversation as we discuss market dynamics, investment strategies, and the evolving role of real estate in today’s portfolios.

In Conversation: Real Estate’s Role in a Portfolio

We discuss the role real estate plays in investor portfolios.

In Conversation: A New Interest Rate Environment

We discuss the firm’s outlook for interest rates.

In Conversation: AI in Commercial Real Estate

We discuss the burgeoning use of AI in Commercial Real Estate.

In Conversation: Market Segmentation

We discuss how ARA segments markets and determines where to invest.

In Conversation: Real Estate Distress and Opportunities

We discuss distress in real estate and identify where opportunity might arise amid the reset of values.

In Conversation: Investing in Residential

ARA CEO Stanley Iezman and Head of Research Sabrina Unger discuss opportunities and risks facing the for-rent residential real estate sector.

In Conversation: Future of Industrial Demand

ARA CEO Stanley Iezman and Head of Research Sabrina Unger discuss potential disruptors to industrial real estate and technology that stands to impact where and how industrial users occupy space.

In Conversation: Housing Affordability

ARA CEO Stanley Iezman and Head of Research Sabrina Unger discuss the affordability of housing in the United States and how investors can help alleviate the problem.

HOW WE THINK

Learn How Our Research Is Embedded in Our Strategies

At ARA, research is a key component of our process—and the starting point for building resilient portfolios across market cycles. Learn how our data-driven intelligence powers our investment decisions. 

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