Real Estate

We help strengthen real estate funds, REITs and commercial real estate owners and stakeholders amidst macroeconomic and secular shifts impacting the industry.

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Compounding barriers to home ownership for Gen Z

How can homebuilders reduce mounting barriers to entry for society’s youngest buyers and why the industry should make changes today

Megan Hahn + 2

How generative AI is transforming the future of commercial real estate

Commercial real estate leaders need to evaluate the risks as they seek to leverage the benefits of GenAI in real estate.

Umar Riaz

Trends that will impact real estate funds this year

We break down important trends that we see having an impact on real estate investment and funds.

Dovid Frankel

Shifting to intelligent facilities management: pitfalls and strategies

Uncover the transition to intelligent facilities management (iFM), its benefits, pitfalls, and effective implementation strategies. Learn more

Jeffrey Chulick + 1

3 questions to ask about return-to-office plans

Hybrid work is established yet still evolving. How will it affect corporate real estate? Learn more.

Mark Grinis

Real estate services CEOs chime in on key industry trends

In a recent EY survey, CEOs from commercial real estate companies discussed challenges including office distress, ESG and GenAI implementation. Learn more.

Kevin Christenson

How buyers should position to win distressed real estate deals

While high interest rates slow deal activity, a recent EY webcast shared how prepared buyers can effectively acquire loan portfolios from banks.

EY Americas

What data shows: five takeaways from a recent look at office trades

Office transactions during the real estate reset: what the data shows

Brett Johnson + 2

How to navigate the impact of higher interest rates on commercial property

Distress in the real estate market will impact multiple parties. A recent EY webcast affirms scenario planning is key to success. Learn more.

EY Americas

The Office: Bellwether for distress or opportunity for revitalization?

For US cities and office landlords, hybrid work is a long-term issue; collaboration between the public and private sectors will drive solutions. Learn more.

Mark Grinis + 1

Why data center industry operators need to keep up with growing AI demand

Data center industry participants can develop new strategies to address the unique needs of AI as the tech goes mainstream and demand grows. Read more.

Gordon Bell + 2

How real estate organizations can build a better ESG plan

As industry, regulatory and market shifts continue, a comprehensive ESG plan is needed to stay competitive in commercial real estate. Learn more.

Kyle Bolden

EY real estate: five ways to safeguard buildings against cyber risk

How can real estate developers and organizations get ahead of cyber risk? Click the link for five ways to safeguard buildings against cyber threats.

EY Americas

The electrification of real estate: the next generation of buildings

Discover the four key questions uncovered in a panel of EY and MIT leaders about building electrification strategies to promote carbon reduction

Mark Grinis

3 corporate real estate strategies for a hybrid workforce

Goodwill impairment valuations are required for financial reporting standards and can also be valuable for strategic decision-making.

Francisco Acoba + 1

    Webcast on demand – Real Estate

    Real estate fund trends 2.0: ESG, AI and regulatory issues

    Please join our panel of professionals for our webcast – a timely discussion of recent real estate funds industry trends.

    Global economic outlook: risks, opportunities and commercial real estate

    Our outlook US economic outlook has improved, but risks still remain, especially in commercial real estate. How can businesses navigate this landscape?

    Distress in real estate: How banks and buyers price deals

    Please join our panel of professionals for our webcast – a timely discussion of recent distressed real estate and banking industry trends.

    How to energize a workforce in the great rebalance

    In this webcast, explore the EY 2023 Work Reimagined Survey with powerful global insights from 17,050 employees and 1,575 employers. Learn more.

    Distress in real estate: a roadmap for navigating uncertainty

    Please join our panel of professionals for our webcast – a timely discussion of recent distress cycles and industry trends.

    REIT Sector Trends and Economic Outlook

    Please join our panel of professionals for our webcast – a timely discussion of recent real estate investment trust (REIT) industry trends.

      How EY can help

      The team

      Brooke Sikes

      EY Americas Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction Leader
      Trusted business advisor. Strategic thinker. Proud Texas Longhorn.
      Dallas, USA

      Jason Schultz

      EY Americas Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction Leader – Audit Services
      Client-centered leader. Enjoys golfing, fishing and watching his son’s baseball games.
      Houston, USA

      Christopher Johnston

      Americas REIT Leader and US West Region Assurance Leader – Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction
      Helping large global institutional investors, public REITs, emerging growth companies and entrepreneurs seek capital to create enterprise value.
      Irvine, USA

      Kevin Christenson

      EY Americas Real Estate Services Leader
      Growing the EY Americas Real Estate Advisory practice. Global Client Service Partner for key real estate clients. Proud husband and father. University of Notre Dame and Harvard Business School alum.
      Chicago, USA

      Brett Johnson

      EY Americas Strategy and Transactions Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction Leader
      Client-serving principal with a keen focus on real estate for both investors and users of space. Husband and father of three. Green Bay Packers, Chicago Cubs and NCAA enthusiast.
      Chicago, USA

      Jennifer Leitsch Jennifer Leitsch

      Managing Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young LLP
      Sustainability leader and ESG nerd. Nonprofit board director, professor, foodie, reader, traveler. Loves live music and hiking.
      Denver, USA

      Mark Kirshenbaum

      Principal, Tax and Co-Leader, REIT Tax Practice, Ernst & Young LLP
      Tax attorney. Advises on the tax and structuring aspects of complex transactions.
      Boston, USA

      Sarah Ralph

      Principal, Tax, and Co-Leader, REIT Tax Practice, Ernst & Young LLP
      Tax advisor to public and private equity and mortgage REITs, real estate companies, private equity, partnerships and public and private corporations.
      New York, USA

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