Jim Costello is an economist specializing in commercial real estate market analysis. He communicates insights on market performance to clients of MSCI through written research and presentations, known for a clear and conversational communication style.
Jim Costello is a New York–based commercial real estate economist and Chief Economist at MSCI Real Assets. With more than three decades of experience, he specializes in analyzing the intersection of government economic data and private real estate performance. His work focuses on helping industry leaders understand market trends, risk, and asset values through clear, data-driven insights.
He is actively involved in the industry as President of the Real Estate Research Institute and frequently contributes to academic and professional communities through speaking and research.