Asset Manager News & Perspectives

September 26, 2019

Blue Vault Introduces Interactive Dashboard

Blue Vault subscribers now have access to the most comprehensive databases of NTR sales.

September 26, 2019

How Glenn Rufrano Became CRE’s Turnaround Specialist

When Glenn Rufrano assumed the CEO post at American Realty Capital Properties on April Fools’ Day in 2015, the net lease REIT had barely begun digging...

September 26, 2019

REIT Interest Exposures are Down—Especially in the Tails

REITs have strengthened their balance sheets over the past decade, raising equity capital and reducing their interest rate exposures. Leverage for the sector...

September 25, 2019

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. Reports 2019 Second Quarter Results and Highlights

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. ("SmartStop") announced continued growth in operations as part of its overall results for...

September 25, 2019

Not Everyone Is Concerned About the Yield Curve Inversion

The yield curve inversion is at the top of everyone’s mind. As a precursor to the past several recessions, the yield curve inversion has become a telltale sign of...

September 24, 2019

Real estate always in style for the rich

Whether it's buying a waterfront home, a publicly traded real estate investment trust, an apartment complex or investing in a trophy high-rise building, wealthy Americans need...

September 18, 2019

NTR Sponsors Benefitting as Industry Sales Surge to $1.4 Billion in August

According to Robert A. Stanger & Company (“Stanger”), nontraded REITs booked capital raise of nearly $1.4 billion in August, up 228% from the $418 million total for August 2018. Blue Vault looks at the NTR capital raise by programs with...

September 18, 2019

REITs Ramp Up Equity Issuance as Outlook Brightens

REITs issued $19.2 billion in secondary offerings of common equity during the first half of 2019, which is more than they raised during...

September 18, 2019

5G REITs: Where Tech Meets Real Estate

There is a revolution going on. You’ve probably heard the term 5G technology. It is the latest, or “fifth generation,” of cellular wireless technology just starting to be rolled out...