Phil McAlister

Posts by Phil McAlister :

August 26, 2025

Generational Demand Drives Opportunities Across Senior Housing: Attractive Historical Returns Backed by Demographic Tailwinds

Senior Housing

Driven by a rapidly aging U.S. population and rising healthcare needs, we see senior housing sector demand reaching a critical inflection point. Read More

August 22, 2025

Shifting Care Preferences Driving Demand for Medical Outpatient Buildings

Healthcare

Demand for medical outpatient buildings (MOBs) continues to accelerate, driven by an aging U.S. population, and a growing shift from inpatient to outpatient care settings. Read More

August 07, 2025

Mid-Year Momentum: Inland’s Outlook Remains Strong for H2 2025

Capital Markets/Commercial Real Estate Multifamily Manufactured Housing Self Storage Student Housing Healthcare Senior Housing

As we enter the second half of 2025, our outlook for the commercial real estate market remains consistent -- 2025 will likely present compelling opportunities across various commercial real estate sec[...] Read More

June 16, 2025

2025: A Year of Volatility and Uncertainty - Alternative Real Estate Strategies to “Weather the Storm”

Capital Markets/Commercial Real Estate

The financial markets in 2025 have been characterized by heightened uncertainty and volatility, leading to increased challenges for investors seeking capital preservation and appreciation. The diverge[...] Read More

April 15, 2025

RV Communities: An Unexpected & Growing Investment Opportunity

Manufactured Housing

Recreational vehicle (RV) communities, once considered a niche market and even more niche investment opportunity, have transformed into a booming long-term investment strategy. Read More

April 09, 2025

Resilience of Commercial Real Estate Amid GDP Fluctuations

Capital Markets/Commercial Real Estate

The tariff announcements of early April have sent shockwaves through financial markets and introduced a significant degree of uncertainly into investment decisions. Read More

March 13, 2025

Investing in Manufactured Housing Communities: A Different Perspective

Manufactured Housing

Manufactured housing communities (MHCs) have been drawing increasing interest among institutional investors, shining a spotlight on this unique commercial real estate sector. The MHC market has become[...] Read More

February 25, 2025

2025 is Compelling Entry Point for Commercial Real Estate: Historic Valuations and Other Factors

Capital Markets/Commercial Real Estate Manufactured Housing Healthcare

Commercial real estate (CRE) is at a pivotal moment thanks, in-part, to the current macroeconomic backdrop of slow economic growth, disinflation over the long run notwithstanding intermittent spikes a[...] Read More

February 05, 2025

Video - 2025 Commercial Real Estate Outlook Webinar

Capital Markets/Commercial Real Estate Multifamily Manufactured Housing Self Storage Student Housing Healthcare Senior Housing Video Post

Phil McAlister, Inland's Head of Research, shares his views on how 2025 is poised to reshape the commercial real estate landscape, marking a significant opportunity for investors with capital and a lo[...] Read More