In an article titled, "Real Estate Execs Confident About 2014 Capital Investment, Credit Availability," Construction Executive reported on The Akerman Real Estate Industry Outlook Survey. The story delved into major real estate trends outlined in the survey as the U.S. economy regains momentum. Survey results showed significant confidence levels among participants about increasing payroll creation from 2013 alongside a rise in private equity, REITs and bank loans as leading sources of real estate debt. In addition, most survey participants agreed the multifamily sector would continue to grow, while foreign markets increase investments in development projects across prominent urban areas.   

The Akerman Real Estate Industry Outlook Survey was developed after the real estate downturn to help clients better understand and anticipate changes in the market. Along with the annual U.S. Real Estate Summit, the Survey provides real estate leaders with valuable data and insights on new market trends and investment opportunities, and overall confidence levels.