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COVID-Induced Housing Boom Provides Tailwind for Zillow

We currently view shares as significantly overvalued.

Yousuf Hafuda Feb 11, 2021

Office Real Estate Isn't Going Away

Although the pandemic has proved the viability of remote work, we think offices are here to stay.

Yousuf Hafuda Oct 13, 2020

Investors Too Pessimistic About JLL's Prospects

Despite a tough quarter, we think the commercial real estate broker is undervalued.

Yousuf Hafuda Aug 7, 2020

Interest in Americold Heats Up

This REIT should be better insulated from the deleterious impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yousuf Hafuda Jul 7, 2020

Cushman & Wakefield Is Poised to Grow

We expect near-term turbulence but healthy growth in the long term.

Yousuf Hafuda Jun 12, 2020

How Pressured Could Rental Rates Be for REITs?

Long-term leases should mitigate the short-term impact.

Kevin Brown, CFA Mar 27, 2020

Coworking Can Work for Investors

Despite the WeWork debacle, flex space gives office real estate a new lease on life.

Yousuf Hafuda Mar 2, 2020

Coworking Revives Office Real Estate

Yousuf Hafuda Dec 6, 2019

A Fresh Look at Office Real Estate

We think fears of overbuilding in Manhattan are unwarranted.

Yousuf Hafuda Aug 28, 2019

Downgrading Real Estate Services Moats

We still think JLL is undervalued, however.

Yousuf Hafuda May 27, 2019

More About Yousuf Hafuda

Yousuf Hafuda is an equity analyst on the financials team for Morningstar Research Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc.

Before joining Morningstar in 2016, Hafuda was a member of the Grinnell College debate team and comanaged a portion of Grinnell’s endowment as a member of the Student Endowment Investment Group (SEIG). Upon joining Morningstar, Hafuda was a member of the Morningstar Managed Portfolios support team before transitioning to his current role in July 2017.

Hafuda holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Grinnell College.

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