Experts
John Murray
Portfolio Manager, Global Private Real Estate
Mr. Murray is a managing director and portfolio manager in the Newport Beach office, and leads PIMCO's global private commercial real estate team. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2009, he structured real estate transactions throughout the U.S. at JER Partners. Previously, Mr. Murray was in commercial real estate development and construction, and he also served as a combat engineer officer with the U.S. Army. He has 23 years of investment experience and holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds a master's degree in civil engineering from MIT and a bachelor's degree from Lehigh University.
Viewpoints
27/11/2023
As banks pull back from many types of lending, demand for capital is outpacing supply, providing the best potential opportunities in private credit since the GFC.As banks pull back from many types of lending, demand for capital is outpacing supply, providing the best potential opportunities in private credit since the GFC.
Economic and Market Commentary
20/06/2023
Our long-term outlook embraces a flexible, long-term approach to seize opportunities in debt and equity investments across the real estate landscape.
Viewpoints
18/04/2023
We analyze the good, the bad, and the ugly of the correction in global commercial real estate.
Viewpoints
16/12/2022
Traditional channels of liquidity for commercial real estate have collapsed, providing attractive opportunities for distressed investors.
Viewpoints
16/08/2021
The pandemic accelerated the secular work-from-home trend, creating winners and losers in office real estate assets.
Unlocking Alternatives: The Office Market in a Post-COVID World
03/08/2021
Are offices a thing of the past? PIMCO and Allianz Real Estate discuss where we think the office sector may be heading and current opportunities in the market.
New Possibilities from PIMCO and Allianz Real Estate
03/08/2021
Learn how PIMCO and Allianz Real Estate have brought together their specialized expertise and global resources to offer an exciting new set of investment solutions in commercial real estate investing.
Viewpoints
12/04/2021
John Murray, Portfolio Manager, Commercial Real Estate discusses the evolving dynamics in the commercial real estate market and where PIMCO sees the most compelling opportunities.