Phil McAlister, Head of Research

Phil McAlister, Head of Research

Posts by Phil McAlister, Head of Research :

November 18, 2025

Video - CRE Sector Update: Medical Outpatient Buildings

Healthcare Video Post

Hear from Phil McAlister, Head of Research, as he discusses the key trends behind why we believe the healthcare sector, specifically medical outpatient buildings, is well-positioned for a strong and b[...] Read More

November 11, 2025

Boom, Retrace, Resume: The Case for Self-Storage’s Return to Long-Term Growth

Capital Markets/Commercial Real Estate Self Storage

Self-storage has been a top-performing asset class for nearly two decades, driven by its unique operating model and resilient demand characteristics. Read More

October 23, 2025

Video - CRE Sector Update: Senior Housing

Senior Housing Video Post

Hear from Phil McAlister, SVP & Head of Research, as he examines the key factors driving the exponential growth of the senior housing sector. Read More

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

July 22, 2025

Video - CRE Sector Update: Build-To-Rent & Manufactured Housing Communities

Manufactured Housing Video Post

From demographics to affordability, and migration patterns, Phil McAlister, IPC’s SVP & Head of Research, examines how these factors will potentially drive attractive long-term returns for the MHC[...] 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

June 05, 2025

Video - CRE Sector Update: Multifamily 2025

Multifamily Video Post

From a significant supply/demand imbalance to immigration/domestic migration shifts, Phil McAlister, Head of Research at Inland, examines the key demographic trends driving the multifamily sector’s ro[...] Read More