Asset Manager News & Perspectives

August 9, 2016

Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT II Acquires Zebra Technologies’ Corporate Headquarters in Lincolnshire, Illinois

Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT II Acquires Zebra Technologies’ Corporate Headquarters in Lincolnshire, Illinois EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 04, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Griffin Capital Corporation (“Griffin Capital”) announced today, on behalf of Griffin Capital Essential Asset REIT II, Inc. (the “REIT”), the acquisition of a five-story, Class A office building totaling approximately…

August 9, 2016

Self-Storage Operator SmartStop Asset Management Hires Senior VP of Acquisitions

Self-Storage Operator SmartStop Asset Management Hires Senior VP of Acquisitions August 3, 2016 | Inside Self Storage SmartStop Asset Management LLC, a diversified real estate company that manages 86 self-storage facilities in Canada and the United States, has hired John Strockis as senior vice president of acquisitions. Strockis is a senior real estate…

August 9, 2016

Which real estate market is next?

Which real estate market is next? BY ARLEEN JACOBIUS | AUGUST 8, 2016 | Pensions & Investments When it comes to the technology arena, real estate investors are holding their breath and waiting to see what other hub might start to slow next. “Seattle is holding up fine now,” said Andy McCulloch, managing…

August 9, 2016

Donald Trump reveals his economic advisers

Donald Trump reveals his economic advisers August 5, 2016: 3:44 PM ET | by Tami Luhby | CNN Money Donald Trump on Friday unveiled his team of economic advisers, which draws heavily on industry executives in finance and real estate. The list has some big Wall Street names, such as Steven Feinberg and John Paulson,…

August 5, 2016

NexPoint Multifamily Capital Trust Announces First Distribution

NexPoint Multifamily Capital Trust Announces First Distribution August 5, 2016 | by Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault Dallas-based NexPoint Multifamily Capital Trust, Inc. (NMCT) has declared its first distribution to stockholders. The daily distributions will accrue to Class-A stockholders of record as of the close of business on each day of the period…

August 5, 2016

Finra launches exam sweep of business development companies

Finra launches exam sweep of business development companies One area the regulator is focusing on is brokers who have selling agreements with each BDC Aug 4, 2016 @ 1:46 pm | By Mark Schoeff Jr. | Investment News Finra has launched an examination sweep of nontraded business development companies, the latest alternative investment product to…

August 5, 2016

Rich Investors Fear Fortunes Will Fade While They’re Playing Golf

Rich Investors Fear Fortunes Will Fade While They’re Playing Golf July 28, 2016 — 1:39 PM EDT | Suzanne Woolley | Bloomberg We’re all looking for a safe but adequate income stream, and that includes the very wealthy. Like most investors, they’re having a hard time finding it. That’s clear in the latest portfolio update on…

August 5, 2016

‘Unbelievable’ Rent Growth During Past Quarter Spurring More Spec Warehouse

'Unbelievable' Rent Growth During Past Quarter Spurring More Spec Warehouse Uptick in Logistics Construction Could Help Boost Sales, Satisfy Investor Demand for Modern Logistics Facilities August 1, 2016 | By Randyl Drummer | CoStar Logistics and light-industrial rental rates jumped by 6.7% for the 12-months ending in June 2016, leading all commercial property…

August 5, 2016

Health Care REITs Well Prepared to Withstand SNF Challenges

Health Care REITs Well Prepared to Withstand SNF Challenges August 3, 2016 | by Lori Marks | Commercial Property Executive By Lori Marks, Vice President & Senior Analyst, Moody's Investors Service: The top reasons why health care REITs will be able to manage the challenges facing the skilled-nursing facility market. Although certain sub-segments of…