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Investors Looking To Seize On Depressed Property Valuations Create New Crop Of REITs National
It may seem like an odd time to launch a new commercial property venture, with interest rates at a 22-year high and valuations of basically every property type dropping, but a fresh wave of nontraded REITs has arrived to take advantage of those very same conditions…
SmartStop Self Storage Sponsors ‘Flight for Hope’ Round-the-World Journey
SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc., a self-managed real estate investment trust, is sponsoring the plane for Flight for Hope, a round-the-world journey by Callum Wallace to raise awareness and funds for the nonprofit Home Suite Hope and other charities. An advisor at real estate firm Engel & Völkers Oakville, Wallace is the fourth Canadian to attempt the challenge, according to a press release….
Overall QOF Equity Bounces Back in Second Quarter, but Far Behind 2022 Numbers
Qualified opportunity funds (QOFs) tracked by Novogradac reported raising $2.01 billion in equity over the first six months of 2023, including $1.33 billion during the second quarter of the year. Equity reported by QOFs tracked by Novogradac reached a cumulative $36.10 billion as of June 30, 2023. Novogradac is tracking 1,731 QOFs, of which 1,330 report a specific amount raised…
Stephen Lovell: Begin with Education
When introducing clients to alternative investments, Stephen Lovell (Lovell Wealth Management) advises you start by educating them. Learn more in this Blue Vault Minute.
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ExchangeRight’s Texas Multifamily Portfolio Significantly Outperforms Year 3 Projections
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CIM Commercial Trust Corporation Reports 2020 Fourth Quarter Results
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CIM Commercial Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCT and TASE: CMCT-L) (“we,” “our,” “CMCT,” “CIM Commercial,” or the “Company”), a real estate...
Self-Storage Deals Hit All-Time High
Self-Storage Deals Hit All-Time High Many investors see self-storage as an opportunity for diversification. March 12, 2021 | Les Shaver | GlobeSt.com Despite disruptions...
Blue Vault – Bowman Alts Week 2021: A Quick Overview of Some Insights from Day 5
Blue Vault – Bowman Alts Week 2021: A Quick Overview of Some Insights from Day 5 March 15, 2021 | James Sprow | Blue Vault Four Springs Ten31 Xchange Platform Overview Eric...
Prospect Capital Corporation Continuous Preferred Stock Offering Proceeds Exceed $50 Million Since Initial Closing
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Blue Vault – Bowman Alts Week 2021: A Quick Overview of Some Insights from Day 4
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Summit Healthcare REIT Purchases Interest in Nine Skilled Nursing Facilities
Summit Healthcare REIT Purchases Interest in Nine Skilled Nursing Facilities August 15, 2017 | James Sprow | Blue Vault Summit Healthcare REIT Inc. purchased an interest in nine skilled nursing facilities in the U.S. Northeast for $60 million. The facilities have a...
2017 FSI Forum Preview
2017 FSI Forum Preview (The FSI Forum has been canceled due to Hurricane Irma. Updated 9/7/17) Blue Vault is a proud sponsor of FSI. Visit our booth at this year’s Forum in Atlanta located at Booth #22. August 16, 2017 | FSI When it comes to developments in the...
High Yielders in Interval Fund / Nontraded CEFs
Two funds covered in Blue Vault’s Interval Fund and Nontraded CEF Review have distribution yields over 10%. Stone Ridge Trust Risk Reinsurance Premium (interval fund) – has a yield of 11.97% Priority Income Fund (nontraded CEF) – has a yield of 10.24% on...
Bluerock Value Exchange Announces Successful Sell-Out of Class A, Multifamily Big Creek DST 1031 Exchange Offering
“…There’s significant need, particularly among independent broker dealers, for high-caliber replacement properties from established sponsors with proven performance records, and we are meeting this demand,” said Ramin Kamfar, founder and CEO of Bluerock Real Estate
Once a Niche Play, Real Estate Debt Becoming Institutional Investor ‘Superfood’
Once a Niche Play, Real Estate Debt Becoming Institutional Investor ‘Superfood’ August 10, 2017 | Mark Heschmeyer | Costar.com In the first half of 2017, TH Real Estate, an affiliate of asset manager Nuveen, reported that it had closed and committed 43...











