Overview
The Applied Research Group provides AURA's Senior Management and staff with timely portfolio and market level tracking through comprehensive reports. Macroeconomic, National Commercial Real Estate Market, and Capital Market reports are widely published for clients. The Group provides market reconnaissance to AURA and AUIM investment professionals.
Applied Research has access to numerous national data sources. Clients benefit from national networking due to membership in professional organizations and relationships with investors. The Applied Research group publishes real-time summaries of more than 30 independent economic data series, monitors market activity in fixed income securities, and studies contemporary articles from major economic and commercial real estate publications.
Applied Research provides counsel for CMBS portfolio management, strategic planning, portfolio acquisitions, private placements, etc. As needed, Applied Research assists the Valuation Group by reviewing appraisals, inspecting collateral, analyzing real estate income, evaluating submarket conditions, and identifying real estate risks.