Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics

Aims & Scope

There has been an expansion of theoretical and empirical research on real estate using the paradigms and methodologies of finance and economics.

Examples of this research include the working and structure of markets, the role of various institutional arrangements, the attention given mortgages and asset securitization, risk management and valuation, and public policy and regulation.

The Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics provides a forum for the publication of this research.

The subject areas in which the papers published in the journal include urban economics, housing, regional science and public policy.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7688

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	441

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.729

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	76

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting, Economics, Econometrics and Finance and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A Generalized Spatial Two-Stage Least Squares Procedure for Estimating a Spatial Autoregressive Model with Autoregressive Disturbances

  Citation: 1361

  Authors: Harry H., Ingmar R.

• The Impact of Railway Stations on Residential and Commercial Property Value: A Meta-analysis

  Citation: 477

  Authors: Ghebreegziabiher, Eric, Piet

• Analysis of Spatial Autocorrelation in House Prices

  Citation: 412

  Authors: Sabyasachi, Thomas G.

• Pricing Residential Amenities: The Value of a View

  Citation: 342

  Authors: Earl D., Julia L., Arthur L., Greg T.

• Smoothing in appraisal-based returns

  Citation: 312

  Authors: David Michael

• Green Design and the Market for Commercial Office Space

  Citation: 270

  Authors: Jonathan A., Justin D., Ken H.

• The Trade-off Between the Selling Price of Residential Properties and Time-on-the-Market: The Impact of Price Setting

  Citation: 261

  Authors: Paul M., Ronald, Thomas M.

• Spillover Effects of Foreclosures on Neighborhood Property Values

  Citation: 258

  Authors: Zhenguo, Eric, Vincent W.

• Determinants of House Prices: A Quantile Regression Approach

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Joachim, Emily Norman, G. Stacy

• A Spatial Autocorrelation Approach for Examining the Effects of Urban Greenspace on Residential Property Values

  Citation: 230

  Authors: Delores, Christina Q., Jennifer, Christopher, Michael

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