Which Asset Class Is Outperforming Almost All Others? LADERA RANCH, CA—This property sector has become a better-known asset class that has recently attracted more capital, consequently driving up prices and causing cap rates to compress, SmartStop’s Michael McClure tells GlobeSt.com. March 15, 2017 | by CARRIE ROSSENFELD | GlobeSt.com LADERA RANCH, CA—The self-storage sector has become a…

As Firms Move Toward Fees, Investors Are Resistant Some firms are betting big on fees, yet nearly six in 10 commission-based investors say they'll likely ditch their firm if forced into a fee account. March 15, 2017 | by Diana Britton | WealthManagement.com The Department of Labor fiduciary rule, which may or may not go…

New construction worries sap momentum in once-hot storage sector March 14, 2017 | by Jake Mooney and Camilla Yanushevsky | SNL Construction of new self-storage facilities has dramatically accelerated in recent years, sapping momentum from owners and operators of existing properties and weakening publicly traded storage REITs' earnings and stock performance. The shift reflects a greater availability…

High Tech Now Essential For CRE CHICAGO—Many in CRE have been slow to adopt new technology, but prospective tenants increasingly expect the transparency and data that high tech tools can provide, says Truss’ Bobby Goodman. March 15, 2017 | by BRIAN J. ROGAL | GlobeSt CHICAGO—Last month, GlobeSt.com reported the launching of Truss, a new Chicago-based start-up…

REIT Lands Battle Creek Medical Office Building March 14, 2017 | by Laura Calugar | Commercial Property Executive  Griffin-American Healthcare REIT IV acquired a 46,000-square-foot property in Michigan. Battle Creek, Mich.—The co-sponsors of Griffin-American Healthcare REIT IV Inc., American Healthcare Investors and Griffin Capital Company LLC., recently announced the REIT’s purchase of Battle Creek Medical…

Investors accuse Nicholas Schorsch of plundering RCAP for own gain Unsecured creditors claim one-time REIT czar and his partners siphoned revenue from RCAP to enrich themselves, leaving shareholders in the lurch March 10, 2017 | by Bruce Kelly | InvestmentNews A group of investors has accused Nicholas Schorsch, the former nontraded REIT czar, and his partners of…

Hotel REITs Could Suffer from Oversupply March 3, 2017 | by Amey Stone | Barron's With demand for hotel rooms expected to be flat this year while supply surges, the real estate investment trusts that invest in hotels could suffer, finds CFRA analyst Ken Leon in a new report. He lowered its view on hotel real…

Summit Healthcare REIT, Inc. Acquires Interest in Two Skilled Nursing Facilities March 10, 2017 | by James Sprow | Blue Vault Summit Healthcare REIT, Inc. (“Summit” or the “REIT”) announced March 7 that it has acquired an interest in two skilled nursing facilities located in the Northeast on February 28, 2017. The facilities, acquired for a total purchase price of $27.0 million, consist of a total of 318 licensed beds, and will be operated by and leased to the existing operator. The acquisitions were made through Summit Fantasia Holdings II, LLC, a joint venture between Summit Healthcare Operating Partnership, LP (“Summit OP”), which is wholly owned by the REIT and Fantasia Investment III LLC (“Fantasia”), a U.S. based affiliate of Fantasia Holdings Group Co., Limited. Summit OP has previously partnered with Fantasia in a prior acquisition. “In this competitive market, we were pleased to find an opportunity that is a good fit for Summit,” said Kent Eikanas, President and Chief Operating Officer. “This is an exciting time for the REIT as we continue our expansion and diversification throughout the United States.” Summit is a publicly registered non­traded REIT that is currently focused on investing in senior housing real estate located throughout the United States. The current portfolio includes interests in 31 long­term triple­net leased healthcare facilities in 11 states. With the acquisitions, the REIT’s total bed count for its properties will exceed 2,500.  Over half of the…

Resource's Finkel Talks Housing Capitalizing on multifamily units may be a good alternative to stocks and bonds. March 3, 2017 | by Dawn Reiss | U.S. News & World Report As investors search for alternatives that can help diversify their stock and bond-laden portfolios, some are turning the real estate market. If you're not into flipping houses,…