The Andrew Tavakoli Center for Real Estate

Recent shifts in U.S. trade and tariff policy have the potential to significantly reshape the spatial distribution of economic activity across the country. While some regions may stand to gain over the long term, others could face slower growth and short-term corrections in asset values.

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused unprecedented destruction, devastating numerous communities. In this post, we have two objectives. First, we provide a preliminary assessment of the number and characteristics of structures potentially impacted by the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire, using data on fire perimeters and geolocated residential properties. Second, and more critically, we explore the challenges facing the Los Angeles housing market as it grapples with absorbing the imbalances in housing supply and demand exacerbated by this crisis.

Thinking back to introductory economics, you’ll probably remember a figure that looks something like the one below. This is a demand curve, and is meant to capture the natural tradeoff between prices and quantities observed in most markets. Consider tickets for a USC football game.

There has been increasing interest from major news outlets regarding “Wall Street” investors in single-family homes. This term is used to describe institutional investors that raise capital either from large private investors, or on the stock market with the aim of purchasing single-family homes, and managing them as rentals.

The short-term rental (STR) market has undergone remarkable transformations in recent years, fueled by technological innovations, evolving consumer preferences, and shifting regulatory landscapes.

In the wake of the L.A. fires, Green explains that rebuilding will requiring engaging with people to determine what they want and expect going forward.

Green says California’s insurance rules may lead homeowners in high-risk areas to self-insure.

Leonetti, adjunct professor of accounting, speaks to Financial Advisor about the financial impact of the L.A. fires on banks and the challenges surrounding jumbo loans.

Based on his research, MALIK, assistant professor of marketing, writes in the Boston Globe on the need for transparency as Zillow's AI housing price algorithms might be distorting the market.

GREEN, professor of finance business and economics, tells Clever Real Estate that mortgage rates in 2025 could rise as they generally move in the same direction as the Fed rates.

USC President Folt, Dean Garrett, and Provost Guzman joined industry leaders, faculty, and alumni to celebrate the launch of the new real estate center.

Marco Giacoletti, assistant professor of finance and business economics, explains his and his colleagues’ analysis of the Los Angeles wildfire damage and its implications for the county.

As part of this gift, the Tavakoli Matching Challenge for Real Estate will inspire philanthropy and secure USC’s position as the premier center for real estate education, research, and innovation.

Marshall’s Online MBA program inspired these friends to start 1880 Capital, an investment group geared toward the Trojan Network.

Banks and building owners are in a moment of turmoil. What can be done?