Asset Manager News & Perspectives

September 9, 2015

Downtown SJ Towers to Ssell in $150 Million Deal

Nathan Donato-Weinstein Real Estate Reporter Silicon Valley Business Journal Sep 4, 2015, 6:21pm PDT Updated Sep 8, 2015, 3:10pm PDT INDUSTRIES & TAGSBanking & Financial Services,Commercial Real Estate Three of Downtown San Jose's highest profile office properties are slated to sell, continuing the trend of institutional money pouring into the city's central business district. KBS Real…

September 7, 2015

With Backing From the Blackstone Group, This Bank Is a Turnaround Worth Watching

With loads of capital and a surge in new deals, this bank has caught the attention of several prominent investors. Sometimes, all that a small company needs is a little help from a larger, connected partner with deep pockets.That's exactly what this bank got late last year, and the results since have drawn the attention…

September 3, 2015

Investing in Alternative Investments – by NorthStar Securities

Content Submitted by NorthStar Securities - Alternative investments refer to nontraditional investments including commercial real estate, private debt, private equity, hedge funds, commodities, managed futures, infrastructure, and energy investments. View this informative presentation brought to you from NorthStar Securities. Investing_in_Alternative_Investments_Investor (PowerPoint Presentation) Alternative Investments (PDF)

September 2, 2015

ARC Hospitality Trust Turns Over 13 Hotels for Crestline to Manage

ARC Hospitality Trust Turns Over 13 Hotels for Crestline to Manage By Erika Morphy | Washington, DC One of ARC Hospitality's first purchases: the Courtyard Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore FAIRFAX, VA—American Realty Capital Hospitality Trusthas transferred another 13 hotels to Crestline Hotels & Resorts to manage. These hotels include full, select and extended stay…

September 2, 2015

Diversify Income with a Real Estate Investment Trust

Content Submitted by Black Creek Group (formerly Dividend Capital Group) - It’s been challenging for fixed income investors to meet their cash flow needs in recent years with interest rates hovering near historically low levels. A number of investors have turned to an alternative vehicle for income – real estate investment trusts (REITs). While REIT…

September 1, 2015

Larry Roth Steps Down From RCAP Board After Four Months

Company says he is focusing on his role as CEO of Cetera Financial Group Sep 1, 2015 @ 11:10 am By Mason Braswell Four months after joining the board of directors for RCS Capital Corp., Larry Roth, chief executive officer of Cetera Financial Group, is resigning from the board, according to an announcement from the…

September 1, 2015

CNL Financial Group Hires Vice President for CNL Securities

Scott Belval will serve as Vice President of Sales. Orlando, Fla., Sept. 1, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CNL Financial Group has hired Scott Belval as vice president of sales for CNL Securities Corporation. In his position, Belval will be responsible for overseeing business development in the Boston area. "It's a pleasure to have Scott join…

September 1, 2015

Inland Residential Properties to Buy Luxury Frederick Apartment for $46M

By Erika Morphy | Washington, DC The Haven at Market Square FREDERICK, MD—Inland Residential Properties Trusthas entered into an agreement to acquire the fee simple interest in The Haven at Market Square for $45.8 million in cash, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The seller is an LLC that is an unaffiliated third…

July 26, 2015

Blue Vault Explains Liquidity Options For Non-Traded REIT Holders

The DI Wire Non-traded REITs are illiquid investments designed for the long-term investor seeking yield and potential appreciation of underlying assets. Sometimes, life events force the need for liquidation years prior to liquidity options becoming available. Blue Vault Partners, LLC, a provider of data and analytics for non-traded REITs and BDCs, constructed a two minute…