Milstein Real Estate In the News

Professor Tomasz Piskorski is featured. 

Columbia Business School’s Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh and Tomasz Piskorski spoke with Commercial Observer about the growing role of cryptocurrency in commercial real estate transactions. They discussed how digital assets are beginning to intersect with property markets, as well as the opportunities and risks associated with using crypto in real estate deals. Van Nieuwerburgh also addressed the limitations of traditional real estate metrics, including the CompStak Index, in capturing market dynamics. Their insights highlight how financial innovation is reshaping investment strategies and data transparency in commercial real estate. 

Columbia Business School’s Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh spoke with Crain’s New York Business about the CompStak Index and its role in tracking commercial real estate rents. Van Nieuwerburgh discussed how traditional rent measures can lag behind actual market conditions, particularly when landlords offer concessions that are not fully captured in headline data. His insights highlight the importance of more nuanced metrics in understanding real estate market dynamics and accurately assessing property values. 

For the latest episode of Markus’ Academy Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh presented his recent paper: Financing the AI Buildout. 

Professor Tomasz Piskorski's research on private credit is mentioned and discussed on this Money Talks podcast (starting at the 27 minute mark).

Professor Tomasz Piskorski is featured

Columbia Business School’s Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh spoke with Fortune about CompStak and the challenges of measuring commercial real estate rents accurately. Van Nieuwerburgh discussed how commonly used rent indices may be misleading due to limitations in available data and reporting methods. His insights highlight the importance of more precise and transparent data sources, such as CompStak, in understanding real estate market trends and informing investment decisions. 

Professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh co-authored an op-ed for Fortune on the new Columbia CompStak Rent Index.

Professor Tomasz Piskorski is quoted.

Professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh co-authored an op-ed for CEPR.

Columbia Business School’s Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh spoke with The Real Deal about the recent decline in U.S. mortgage rates, which have fallen below the 6 percent threshold. Van Nieuwerburgh discussed the economic factors driving the drop, including shifting expectations around inflation and monetary policy. His insights highlight how changing interest rate conditions can influence housing affordability, borrowing behavior, and broader trends in the real estate market. 

Columbia Business School’s Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh spoke with The New York Times about the recent decline in 30-year mortgage rates and what the shift could mean for the housing market. Van Nieuwerburgh discussed the economic forces influencing mortgage pricing, including expectations around inflation, interest rates, and broader macroeconomic conditions. His insights highlight how changes in borrowing costs may affect housing demand, affordability, and market activity.