Asset Class

October 29, 2026

Before Q3 Data Arrives: A Q2 REIT Capital Raising and Repurchase Recap

Combined fundraising across 29 nontraded REITs increased 1.6% in Q2, but fund-level results varied. Blue Vault compares fundraising changes and repurchase rates as a baseline for incoming Q3 data.

October 29, 2026

A Call for Choice in Real Estate Exchange Strategies

Matthew Fries, CEO & President of Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation, explains why traditional 1031 DSTs and strategies with a potential future 721 exchange should be evaluated against each investor’s objectives.

October 29, 2026

Leitbox Announces Fund Targeting Storage and Industrial Real Estate

Leitbox Storage Partners announced a fund extending its storage strategy into industrial outdoor storage, contractor yards, and industrial flex. The announcement gives advisors a concrete application of the firm’s HALO framework to evaluate.

October 27, 2026

Hard Assets, Low Obsolescence: Leitbox’s Perspective on HALO Investing

Leitbox Storage Partners explores the HALO framework—Hard Assets, Low Obsolescence—and why durability of use matters alongside careful investment underwriting.

October 27, 2026

Distributions vs. NAV: What’s Driving Nontraded REIT Total Returns?

Similar nontraded REIT returns can come from different combinations of distributions and NAV changes. Blue Vault examines six Class I examples—and what advisors should investigate beyond the headline result.

October 22, 2026

Beyond the REIT Fundraising Leaderboard: Five Questions Every Advisor Should Ask

Fundraising rankings tell only part of a REIT’s story. Blue Vault explores five questions advisors should ask about strategy, returns, investor flows, and risk.

October 20, 2026

Where Is REIT Capital Going and How Are Those Funds Performing?

Blue Vault compares Q2 2026 nontraded REIT fundraising with one-year Class I returns, revealing where fundraising and performance rankings overlap—and differ.

October 5, 2026

JLL Income Property Trust Acquires Boston-Area Distribution Center for $90 Million

JLL Income Property Trust has added a recently constructed, fully leased distribution facility to its industrial portfolio. The acquisition includes several specialized property features and expands the REIT’s largest sector allocation.

October 5, 2026

Highlands REIT Expands Tender Offer and Repurchases 18.7% of Outstanding Shares

Highlands REIT received more shares than originally authorized for purchase in its completed tender offer. The company’s response produced a notable liquidity event and a meaningful change in its outstanding share count.