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The Consequences of Cash
Investors may often hear that “cash is king,” but holding on to too much cash and staying out of both private and public investments may have serious repercussions on an investor’s portfolio.
Harnessing the Alts Tech Advantage
Increasingly, financial advisors are incorporating alternative investments into their client portfolios. This
contrasts with the 60/40 approach that had been the traditional investment framework utilized by
investment advisors for their clients previously…
The Real Villains of Today’s Housing Market
The tale of the housing market over the past few years, in which big Wall Street firms and greedy Airbnb investors elbowed out first-time buyers and drove up home prices, is appealing. It’s nice and tidy, with a clear delineation between good guys and bad guys. But it also misses the mark.
Leitbox Storage Partners LLC Thrives with Notable Pension Fund Investments
Leitbox’s innovative market approach, which encompasses a diverse array of strategies including development, mixed-use development, conversions, and strategic value-add acquisitions, has markedly enhanced its standing and appeal within the sector.
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U.S. Retail Sales Jump as Delta Shifts Spending Back to Goods
U.S. Retail Sales Jump as Delta Shifts Spending Back to Goods October 18, 2021 | James Sprow | Blue Vault U.S. retail sales unexpectedly increased last month in a broad...
Manhattan Retail Leasing Heats Up in Q3: Report
Manhattan Retail Leasing Heats Up in Q3: Report October 14, 2021 | Celia Young Retail leasing in Manhattan increased between June and September after eight consecutive...
US Hotel Occupancy Peaks Ahead of Columbus Day Weekend
US Hotel Occupancy Peaks Ahead of Columbus Day Weekend October 18, 2021 | James Sprow | Blue Vault U.S. hotel occupancy in the week ended Oct. 9 climbed to 63.9%, its...
Starwood REIT Purchases 844-Unit Florida Apartment Complex
Starwood REIT Purchases 844-Unit Florida Apartment Complex October 18, 2021 | James Sprow | Blue Vault Starwood Property Trust paid $371.1 million for two apartment towers...
Hines Global Income Trust Announces Increased NAV per Share
Hines Global Income Trust Announces Increased NAV per Share October 15, 2021 | James Sprow | Blue Vault In an 8-K filing with the SEC on October 15, Hines Global Income...
Net Lease Investors Fully Subscribe an ExchangeRight $86 Million Offering
Net Lease Investors Fully Subscribe an ExchangeRight $86 Million Offering October 14, 2021 | ExchangeRight ExchangeRight has fully subscribed its $86.38 million Net-Leased...
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Treasury Sheds More Light on Opportunity Zone Rules
The Treasury Department has released another round of proposed regulations clarifying how Opportunity Zone investments and developments will work. Like earlier rounds, these new rules appear to be generally favorable to the…
Foreign Investment in U.S. Industrial Properties Spiked 152 Percent in 2018
According to new data from CBRE Research and Real Capital Analytics, foreign property investors made $14.4 billion worth of U.S. industrial real estate acquisitions in 2018, up a whopping 152% year-over-year due…
Despite ‘Retail Apocalypse,’ U.S. Grocery Store Openings Jumped 30 Percent in 2018
While a new report by investment firm USB estimates 75,000 more U.S. stores could close by 2026 as the shift to online shopping expands, it appears that the grocery sector continues bucking that trend…
Which nontraded REIT increased its capital raise to $14.1 million in March 2019, from $3.56 million in January and $6.8 million in February?
Answer: Rodin Global Property Trust, Inc., a nontraded REIT program sponsored by Cantor Fitzgerald Investors.
What Makes Secondary Self Storage Markets Appealing
In the past year, self storage was defined by high development activity. Due to substantial population and job growth, markets such as Portland or Nashville…











