In the 2026 NAREIM Survey, conducted in partnership with Juniper Square, 72 professionals across 38 firms paint a consistent picture: AI adoption has outpaced data quality, governance, and talent readiness.
Read MoreHealth insurance costs continue to climb for real estate investment firms, yet most employers are opting for stability over disruption, according to a NAREIM member pulse survey conducted in January 2026.
Premiums increased for 81% of respondents. Even so, 88% of firms chose to retain their existing medical carriers rather than switch, demonstrating a preference for continuity amid a complex benefits landscape.
Read MoreIn six months, 66% of firms expect at least 4 days and over 90% at least 3 days in-office. 83% of firms have different hybrid rules depending on department.
Read MoreExposure and access to senior leadership is a key component of an
analyst’s training and development. The compensation package for a first-year analyst on average consisted of 83.5% base salary, 16% cash bonus and 0.5% carried interest. By the third year, the cash bonus component rose to 24.5% of the total comp package.
NAREIM Member Survey: Hybrid work practices Results. March 5, 2025 More than 40% of real estate investment managers expect to be back in the office four days a week within the next six to 12 months, according to the latest NAREIM member survey. NAREIM’s survey on hybrid work practices revealed 42% of managers are currently…
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