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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.
Stephen Lovell: Advising Clients Through a Negative Alts Experience
Stephen Lovell (Founder & President, Lovell Wealth Management) recounts how he navigated through a negative experience with alts in this Blue Vault Minute.
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JLL Income Property Trust Announces Tax Treatment of 2020 Distributions
JLL Income Property Trust Announces Tax Treatment of 2020 Distributions February 9, 2021 On February 5, 2021, JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV...
Which Private Fund Sponsor was founded in 1967 by four Chicago-area school teachers and has raised $1.748 billion over the last two years, leading all Private Fund Sponsors over that time period, according to Stanger Research?
Which Private Fund Sponsor was founded in 1967 by four Chicago-area school teachers and has raised $1.748 billion over the last two years, leading all Private Fund Sponsors...
Since reaching a low of $3.58 per share on April 3, 2020, what was the price per share of Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (BRG) common stock on the first trading day of 2021?
Since reaching a low of $3.58 per share on April 3, 2020, what was the price per share of Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (BRG) common stock on the first trading day...
ExchangeRight Continues to Sell its Multifamily Investments with Latest Full-Cycle Event
ExchangeRight Continues to Sell its Multifamily Investments with Latest Full-Cycle Event February 10, 2021 PASADENA, Calif. – ExchangeRight has brought its North...
Hamilton Lane Selects UMB Fund Services as Administrator of Firm’s First U.S. Registered Closed-End Fund
Hamilton Lane Selects UMB Fund Services as Administrator of Firm’s First U.S. Registered Closed-End Fund February 9, 2021 MILWAUKEE (Feb. 9, 2021) – UMB Fund Services, Inc....
Where are the two multifamily properties owned by Cottonwood Communities, Inc., a nontraded REIT advised by Cottonwood Residential II, located?
Where are the two multifamily properties owned by Cottonwood Communities, Inc., a nontraded REIT advised by Cottonwood Residential II, located? Answer: Cottonwood West Palm,...
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What are Cap Rates?
What are Cap Rates? June 30, 2017 | by Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault If you spend any time around commercial real estate professionals, chances are good that you’ll hear the term ‘cap rate.’ Short for capitalization rate, the term offers a metric for a real estate...
Financial Advisor to Chair FSI Board of Directors
Financial Advisor to Chair FSI Board of Directors June 29, 2017 | The DI Wire The Financial Services Institute, a trade organization that represents independent financial advisors and financial services firms, has elected new directors for its 2018 board of directors....
Which nontraded REIT Sponsors have raised the most capital since 1990?
Which nontraded REIT Sponsors have raised the most capital since 1990? AR Global (American Realty Capital) Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation Cole Capital Wells Real Estate Funds CNL Financial Group Learn more about the sponsors above by clicking our...
Resource Real Estate Nontraded REITs COO Kevin Finkel Resigns
Resource Real Estate Nontraded REITs COO Kevin Finkel Resigns June 30, 2017 | by James Sprow | Blue Vault On June 27, 2017, Kevin M. Finkel notified the boards of directors of Resource Real Estate Opportunity REITs I and II, as well as Resource Income &...
Institutional sponsors moving in on nontraded REIT market
Institutional sponsors moving in on nontraded REIT market June 26, 2017 | by TOM YEATTS | S&P Global Market Intelligence Regulatory changes and the departure of key sponsors have dramatically changed the nontraded real estate investment trust sector, and the...







