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Madison Capital Group Names Matt McCoy President of Madison Commercial
McCoy brings more than 25 years of real estate capital markets experience spanning more than $15 billion in equity, debt and advisory transactions.
Inland Investments Expands Advisor Support Through SEI Access Platform
Since inception, Inland Investments and its affiliates have completed 661 real estate investment programs serving more than 490,000 investors across all commercial real estate sectors.
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Comparing Alts 1.0 to Alts 2.0
In this short clip, Andrew Deck breaks down the evolution of alternative investments—what defined “Alts 1.0,” how “Alts 2.0” is reshaping the landscape, and what these changes mean for advisors and investors.
Recent News
How many people attended the very first Alts Summit, and how many attended this past year?
Answer: The very first Alts Summit started with 60 people, and this past year, we hosted over 400 attendees.
What is the difference between mutual funds and interval funds?
Answer: Mutual funds require daily liquidity, which restricts them to highly liquid assets. Interval funds, on the other hand, can hold private credit or private equity,...
Jackie Wilke’s Post-Takeover Update
Hello Blue Vault! I’m thrilled to represent First Trust at the Blue Vault Alts Summit! The modern investor is unlike any we’ve seen before, with more access to information,...
Capitalizing on Data Center Expansion: The Evolving Risk Profile
CIM Group Data centers are in the midst of a build boom supercharged by demand for technologies such as artificial intelligence (“AI”) and 5G cellular, which are driving the...
Five Questions with Nate Oltmans: Purpose and Intentionality
In this Q&A, Nate Oltmans, Partner and Director of Advisors at Cornerstone Wealth Management, shares insights he’s learned about purpose and intentionality. What do you...
Credit-Focused Funds Help Drive Business, ‘Alts’ Industry Growth
Note: This story was first published by Connect Money on February 21, 2025. Johnathan Rickman | Blue Vault While further interest rate cuts may be anticipated later this...
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Zoning on Lightstone’s Moxy Hotel in Williamsburg Ruled Improper
David Lichtenstein’s Lightstone Group was riding high in early March after it opened the Moxy Hotel in Williamsburg, which…
When GAAP Doesn’t Make Sense: A Nontraded REIT Example
In preparing the 4th Quarter nontraded REIT report for RREEF Property Trust, Inc., a nontraded REIT that Blue Vault…
Rent growth drops back to pre-pandemic levels, but some markets are falling much harder
Apartment rents have increased slightly for the past few months, as the seasonally stronger spring activity kicks in. But in March…
Considering the When and the Why of a Corporate Rebrand
Considering the When and the Why of a Corporate Rebrand March 29, 2023 | Abby Salameh | CAIS There are three actions businesses should consider when deciding to rebrand a firm: understand your core stakeholders, study brand perception in the market, and get your...
CAIS Modernizes Brand to Reflect Role in Transforming the World of Alternative Investing
CAIS Modernizes Brand to Reflect Role in Transforming the World of Alternative Investing March 28, 2023 | CAIS CAIS, the leading alternative investment platform, today announced a modernized brand refresh to reflect CAIS’ leadership role in transforming the world of...
PATRIZIA and iCapital Announce Partnership to Expand Private Wealth Offering
PATRIZIA and iCapital Announce Partnership to Expand Private Wealth Offering March 28, 2023 | ffnews.com PATRIZIA, a leading partner for global real assets, and iCapital, a global fintech platform...
Half-Empty Office Buildings Will Likely Lead to Higher Taxes for All Property Owners
A topic that doesn’t come up often enough when discussing the future of office is property taxes. Because the money that comes…
How Much Strain Is the Commercial Real Estate Market Showing? It’s a Complex Issue.
It is a precarious time for commercial real estate investors. It’s not clear if the worst of the fallout from the failures…
Secondary Marketplaces Offer New Liquidity Options As Nontraded REITs Limit Redemptions
In the first week since LODAS Markets listed Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust shares, the secondary marketplace saw more interest…
Blackstone, Starwood Now on Online Marketplace for Secondary CRE Trades
LODAS Markets, which runs an automated online marketplace that matches buyers and sellers of alternative and real estate investments…










