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REITs’ Quarterly FFO Hits Record High August 22, 2017

REITs’ Quarterly FFO Hits Record High

REITs’ Quarterly FFO Hits Record High August 15, 2017 | Paul Bubny | GlobeSt.com     NAREIT’s Wechsler says occupancies in Q2 were just below the record levels achieved in the second half of 2016.   WASHINGTON, DC—Quarterly funds from operations for equity REITs exceeded $15 billion for the second quarter, marking the first time…
TJX to open 260 stores this year August 22, 2017

TJX to open 260 stores this year

TJX to open 260 stores this year August 16, 2017 | Ernie Herrman | ChainStoreAge.com Off-price powerhouse TJX Companies still seems plenty of room for store expansion — particularly in the home good sector.    The retailer, which reported strong second quarter results on Tuesday, has more than 3,800 stores worldwide and will open 260…
Consumer sentiment rises to highest level since January August 22, 2017

Consumer sentiment rises to highest level since January

Consumer sentiment rises to highest level since January August 18, 2017 | Michael Sheetz | CNBC.com Consumer confidence was better than expected in August, beating projections from economists surveyed by Reuters. The consumer sentiment index, a survey of consumers by The University of Michigan, rose to 97.6 in August. Economists estimated the index would climb…
Hines Global REIT II Files Follow-On Offering to Become Perpetual NTR August 21, 2017

Hines Global REIT II Files Follow-On Offering to Become Perpetual NTR

Hines Global REIT II Files Follow-On Offering to Become Perpetual NTR August 21, 2017 | James Sprow | Blue Vault Hines Global REIT II Inc. filed for a second best-efforts offering of up to $2.50 billion of its common shares. The common stock subject to the follow-on offering is classified into class T, S, D…
The Quiet Moneymaker: Trailer Park REITs Are Averaging 27% Annual Returns August 17, 2017

The Quiet Moneymaker: Trailer Park REITs Are Averaging 27% Annual Returns

The Quiet Moneymaker: Trailer Park REITs Are Averaging 27% Annual Returns August 4, 2017 | Bisnow | Forbes Manufactured home communities have turned a corner for the better. Commonly referred to as “trailer parks,” these communities have evolved beyond the negative stigma that plagued them in the past. Many of these housing communities resemble high-end…
The states with the most AUM August 17, 2017

The states with the most AUM

The states with the most AUM August 10, 2017 | Harry Zhang | Financial Planning Though Miami and New York are coastal magnets for advisers, those who have made the Midwest home have reaped trillions in assets. The region is rich with wealthy families and thriving businesses — and advisory firms can speak to its…
Who Is Using Flexible Office Space? August 16, 2017

Who Is Using Flexible Office Space?

Who Is Using Flexible Office Space? August 14, 2017 | Kelsi Maree Borland | GlobeSt.com The short answer: everyone. From freelancers to corporations, all user types are finding value in flexible office space. The demand for flexible office space is growing rapidly and from an amalgam of users. In addition to start-ups and tech companies, which have traditionally…
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