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Leitbox Acquires Automated Remote Management Firm, Reinforcing Its Technology-Driven Strategy
RMS utilizes cutting edge technology to remotely manage self-storage assets, coupled with a comprehensive revenue management system capability and a full suite of self-storage audit tools.
SLI Capital and Madison Capital Announce Deal to Purchase Controlling Interest in Green Space Self-Storage Company
“Through partnering with the Madison Capital team, we will have immediate operating expertise and scale enabling us to ramp up quickly.”
How did the total return on the S&P 500 Index compare to the total return on the NAREIT All Equity REIT Index in December 2023?
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US CRE debt markets continue to navigate “new territory”
Altus Group’s CRE Exchange recently welcomed special guest Dr. Stephen Buschbom to discuss the dynamic US CRE debt market.
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Cantor Fitzgerald and Silverstein Properties Announce the Closing of a $176 Million Construction Loan for Astra Tower in Salt Lake City
Affiliates of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P., (“Cantor”) a leading global financial services firm and real assets investment company, and Silverstein Properties (“Silverstein”), a...
Capital Square Launches Private Equity Group to Focus on Build-for-Rent and Other Non-Traditional Real Estate Investments
Capital Square Launches Private Equity Group to Focus on Build-for-Rent and Other Non-Traditional Real Estate Investments September 20, 2022 | Capital Square Company...
US Homebuilder Sentiment Falls for a Ninth Month in Record Slide
US Homebuilder Sentiment Falls for a Ninth Month in Record Slide September 19, 2022 | Augusta Saraiva | Bloomberg A gauge of US homebuilder sentiment declined for a ninth...
Demand Outstrips Supply in Industrial and Retail Sectors in Second Quarter 2022
Demand Outstrips Supply in Industrial and Retail Sectors in Second Quarter 2022 September 19, 2022 | Edward F. Pierzak | Nareit Space market fundamentals can differ markedly...
Deloitte Outlook Shows CFOs Expect Real Estate Revenues to Come Under Pressure
Deloitte Outlook Shows CFOs Expect Real Estate Revenues to Come Under Pressure September 16, 2022 | Sarah Borchersen-Keto | Nareit Inflation pressures, higher interest...
Board of Directors of Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. Approves the Completion of the Proposed Spin-Off of its Single-Family Rental Business to Shareholders; Completion of Spin-Off and Acquisition of Bluerock Residential Growth REIT by Affiliates of Blackstone Real Estate Expected on October 6, 2022
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) (“BRG” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors (the “BRG...
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What Are the Structural Factors That Boost Long-Term REIT Performance?
REITs have provided investors solid returns over the years, despite short-term zigs and zags along the way, in part…
How Amazon’s expanding U.S. brick-and-mortar footprint stacks up against other big retailers
Amazon’s rapidly growing brick-and-mortar footprint …
Inflation Protection from REITs: Constructing a Diversified Inflation-Protecting Portfolio
In two recent market commentaries I analyzed the inflation-protecting attributes of REITs and four other…
Update on American Finance Trust’s Nasdaq Listing
NOTE: This article has been updated from a previous version.
In a press release on July 19, Finance Trust, Inc. (“AFIN”) announced that it had successfully completed…
FS Investment Corp and Corporate Capital Trust to Merge
On July 23, 2018, it was announced that FS Investment Corporation (NYSE: FSIC) and Corporate Capital Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CCT) entered into a definitive agreement
What is the median debt ratio for open and closed nontraded REIT programs?
Answer: The median debt ratio for all open nontraded REIT programs as of March 31, 2018, was 39%, compared to a median debt ratio of 45% as of March 31, 2017. The median debt ratio for all closed nontraded REIT programs as of March 31, 2018, was 51%, compared to a median debt ratio of 48% as of March 31, 2017.
Why Are More RIAs Looking to Alternatives?
Why Are More RIAs Looking to Alternatives? July 19, 2018 | Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) advisers have historically shied away from alternative investments because of the fees associated with them and a lack of access to alternatives...
Phillips Edison & Company to Merge with Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II
On July 17, 2018, Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (“PECO”) and Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II, Inc. (“REIT II”) entered into an agreement and plan of merger, with…
Of the Interval Funds covered by Blue Vault, which fund reported the highest six-month return for the period ending March 31, 2018?
Answer: Total Income+ Real Estate Fund reported total six-month returns of 4.14% (Class A), 3.75% (Class C), 4.20% (Class I) and 3.83% (Class L), outpacing the remaining Interval Funds covered by Blue Vault.
RREEF Property Trust Acquires Three Properties
On July 17, 2018, RREEF Property Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) completed the acquisition of three…