Ill put up some observations here...2 of the real estate stocks i hold (DXS & ALZ) have recently re-valued there portfolios in an upward direction (after 2 years of falling valuations) also there's been a substantial drop in new building construction and a substantial drop in commercial/retail/industrial construction in general over the last 2 years.
Yes and those projects have a substancial supply lag. You dont just have to hammer up 4 walls and a roof.
Approval+Construction 2-5 years.