REIT Industry Update
Understanding Asset Management Fees December 1, 2016

Understanding Asset Management Fees

Understanding Asset Management Fees December 1, 2016 | by Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault Asset management fees (also known as Advisory Fees) are ongoing fees charged to investors in nontraded REIT programs. These fees accrue monthly or quarterly and are based on the sponsor’s definition of asset totals. While Blue Vault’s recent Fee Study found…
The Future of Acquisition and Disposition Fees November 16, 2016

The Future of Acquisition and Disposition Fees

The Future of Acquisition and Disposition Fees November 16, 2016 | by Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault Acquisition and disposition fees have long been a part of many nontraded REIT sponsors’ programs. The fees presumably cover costs related to acquisition and disposition activity. One sponsor, for example, states in its prospectus that it will pay…
Blue Vault’s Second Quarter Report – What’s New? September 30, 2016

Blue Vault’s Second Quarter Report – What’s New?

Blue Vault’s Second Quarter Report – What’s New? Blue Vault has released its Second Quarter 2016 Nontraded REIT Industry Review. Here are some key findings from our research: Sales by nontraded REITs totaled an estimated $1.09 billion, down from the $2.35 billion recorded in Q1 2016. This number is more than 57% below the average…
Getting Started with the Due Diligence Process September 15, 2016

Getting Started with the Due Diligence Process

Getting Started with the Due Diligence Process September 16, 2016 | by Beth Glavosek, in collaboration with Alan Royalty and Scott Brown | Blue Vault and Blue Vault Due Diligence Services In a previous blog post, we highlighted the importance of using due diligence to make informed decisions. For Independent Broker Dealers in particular, due…
A Closer Look at Today’s 1031 Exchanges – Part 2 August 24, 2016

A Closer Look at Today’s 1031 Exchanges – Part 2

A Closer Look at Today’s 1031 Exchanges – Part 2 August 24th, 2016 | by Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault   In last week’s post, we discussed how 1031 exchanges can benefit investors looking to defer a sizable tax burden on appreciated investment property. 1031s allow taxes on gains to be deferred when the proceeds…
1031 Exchanges – What are They and How Do They Work? August 10, 2016

1031 Exchanges – What are They and How Do They Work?

1031 Exchanges – What are They and How Do They Work? Part two in a series on private placements. August 09, 2016 | by Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault 1031 exchanges can be helpful for people selling a piece of business or investment property. If they expect to sell the property for more than they…
Brushing Up on Private Placements August 3, 2016

Brushing Up on Private Placements

Brushing Up on Private Placements August 3, 2016 | by Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault Although private investments into companies have existed for hundreds of years, the Securities Act of 1933 set the rules for modern-day private placements. Depending on net worth and risk tolerance, private placements can be a good choice for investors seeking capital…
Sales of T Shares May be Bright Spot in Nontraded REIT Market July 27, 2016

Sales of T Shares May be Bright Spot in Nontraded REIT Market

Sales of T Shares May be Bright Spot in Nontraded REIT Market Share Classes Blog Series - Part Four July 27, 2016 | By Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault It’s no secret that nontraded REIT sales have slowly tapered off since hitting a high of $6.5 billion in the third quarter of 2013. In the…
Transparency & Liquidity in the Nontraded Space: What’s Hot, What’s Not July 20, 2016

Transparency & Liquidity in the Nontraded Space: What’s Hot, What’s Not

    Transparency & Liquidity in the Nontraded Space: What’s Hot, What’s Not Part three in our month-long blog series on REIT Share Classes. July 20, 2016 | by Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault In last week’s post, we talked about how nontraded REIT and BDC sponsors have introduced the T share in response to…

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