FINANCIAL SERVICES

• Feasibility Studies - Our feasibility studies go beyond the traditional market feasibility studies, which rely primarily on the recent performance of comparable projects. We include a macroeconomic overview of the housing market as well as a complete review of all of the factors that will impact the performance of a proposed project. We also how the current status of the Housing Cycle in that market, and answer the questions asked by most outside investors. We take into account all of the factors that future residents will consider (school quality, local retail, commute times, area demographics, architecture, community amenities, lot premiums, future competitive projects, affordability, etc.). We have completed many feasibility studies on a wide range of residential and commercial development projects.
  
• Retainer Services - We complete regular reports on market conditions, customized for each client and for the particular needs of each property or geographic area.
  
• Economic and Demographic Analysis - We monitor more than 30 economic releases each month, summarizing their importance for our clients. We also study demographic and psychographic trends, helping our clients incorporate our research into their strategic plans and product development.
  
• Forecasting Demand / Supply - We have a demand / supply model that our clients understand. We support our assumptions with historical research and forecasts from the major economists and demographers. Most importantly, we help our clients evaluate risk so they can negotiate the appropriate return.