RESEARCH CENTER >> REAL ESTATE ESSENTIALS:
REAL ESTATE TYPES
Within the core real estate universe, four main types of real estate make up nearly 98% of properties. These property types are differentiated by physical make up, type of use, and market characteristics.
INDUSTRIAL
Distribution centers; warehouse; R&D; manufacturing; office showroom and flex space. These properties serve the large number of local businesses that need a combination of warehouse and office space.
APARTMENT
Garden
OFFICE
Low-, mid- and high-rise office buildings, in either central business district, or suburban locations.
RETAIL
Neighborhood, community, regional or super-regional centers, and single tenant "big box" retailers. These centers provide retail goods for the local community or region.
INDUSTRIAL
Distribution centers; warehouse; R&D; manufacturing; office showroom and flex space. These properties serve the large number of local businesses that need a combination of warehouse and office space.
OFFICE
Low-, mid- and high-rise office buildings, in either central business district, or suburban locations.
RETAIL
Neighborhood, community, regional or super-regional centers, and single tenant "big box" retailers. These centers provide retail goods for the local community or region.