Research

Investor Reports

The PREA Investor Report is designed to represent the real estate investment activities of the universe of public and private retirement plans, endowments, foundations, and other funds, both in the industry generally and within the PREA membership specifically. Click here for more information.

Compendium of Statistics

The Compendium of Statistics compiles data on the commercial real estate markets from various sources. The report is updated semimonthly.

Academic Article Database

The PREA Research Academic Database contains a list of over 5,000 articles from over 20 academic journals of interest. Searches can be made by article title, author, publication name, or the year of publication.

Real Estate Information Standards

The Real Estate Information Standards were developed through the cooperative efforts of PREA, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers (NAREIM), and the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF) to "increase the consistency with which (real estate) investments are evaluated and reported." The Standards are reviewed each year and revised or amended as necessary. Click here for more information.

PREA Research Reports

PREA provides its members with valuable information through the funding of directed research projects or by working in conjunction with other organizations or individuals to co-sponsor certain studies. These research projects are designed and undertaken in order to address crucial issues in the industry through academic research with practical applications. Click here for more information.

Real Estate Research Institute (RERI)

PREA's offices house the administrative functions of the Real Estate Research Institute. RERI sponsors high-quality real estate research and maintains a collection of previously funded papers. PREA members have access to RERI's collection, including historical research and recently completed studies. Click here for more information.