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REIT Trends in Property Sector Allocations by Actively Managed Real Estate Funds
One of the unique aspects of REITs is the large, actively managed, dedicated REIT investment community; actively managed funds represent 7% of REIT market capitalization and they have been a key element in REITs’ long-term success because of their combined real estate and equity investment expertise and analysis.
PetSmart’s Owner Sells Minority Stake to Apollo
BC Partners has agreed to sell a minority stake of its PetSmart holdings to funds managed by affiliates of Apollo…
Why Blackstone Was Able To Turn Simply Self Storage Into an Extra $1 Billion in Under Three Years
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust’s deal to sell Simply Self Storage to Public Storage for $2.2 billion signals more than the seller collecting $1 billion over what it paid less than three years ago. It also indicates optimism about long-term self-storage demand in certain parts of the country didn’t ease with the pandemic…
Nate Oltmans: Explaining Alts to Clients
Wondering how to discuss alternative investments with clients? Advisor Nate Oltmans offers insights in this Blue Vault Minute.
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Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund Delivers a 2.57% Fourth Quarter Return and Bullish Outlook for 2021
Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund Delivers a 2.57% Fourth Quarter Return and Bullish Outlook for 2021 January 27, 2021 NEW YORK, Jan. 27,...
Which sponsor of DST programs has a track record of meeting or exceeding targeted cash flow distributions to investors for all 60 of the company’s offerings since the company’s founding in 2012?
Which sponsor of DST programs has a track record of meeting or exceeding targeted cash flow distributions to investors for all 60 of the company’s offerings since the...
KBS REIT III Declares Distributions, Sells Phoenix Office Property
KBS REIT III Declares Distributions, Sells Phoenix Office Property January 26, 2021 | James Sprow | Blue Vault Distributions Declared On January 19, 2021, KBS Real Estate...
Sila Realty Trust Declares February Distributions
Sila Realty Trust Declares February Distributions January 26, 2021 | James Sprow | Blue Vault Class A Distributions Authorized On January 25, 2021, the board of directors...
Existing home sales in 2020 hit highest point since 2006, but listings are at a record low
Existing home sales in 2020 hit highest point since 2006, but listings are at a record low Pandemic-driven demand sent total 2020 home sales to the highest level since 2006....
Investors of All Stripes Are Still Interested in Silicon Valley Office Buildings
Investors of All Stripes Are Still Interested in Silicon Valley Office Buildings The impediment to more office transactions in the market has been a dearth of core-plus...
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Inland Private Capital Corporation Completes Sale of Lost Creek Resorts at Lakewood Ranch Apartments in Bradenton, Florida
Constructed in 2012, the approximately 300,000-square-foot apartment property includes nine buildings with 92 one-bedroom, 124 two-bedroom and 56 three-bedroom units.
Q1 2017 Nontraded BDC Industry Review Update
June 26, 2017 The full Q1 2017 Nontraded BDC Industry Review is now available for download on the Blue Vault website. You may access this report by clicking on “Subscriber-Only Research”, “Nontraded Business Development Companies (BDCs)”,...
Advisor’s Perspectives: What are the Pros to Alternatives?
Advisor’s Perspectives: What are the Pros to Alternatives? June 9, 2017 | by Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault We’ve been looking at the pros and cons of nontraded REITs and other alternative investments from an investor’s standpoint. But, how are advisors and Broker...
One diversified NTR recently invested in student housing in Dublin, Ireland. Which NTR was it?
One diversified NTR recently invested in student housing in Dublin, Ireland. Which NTR was it? Answer: Hines Global REIT II, Inc. purchased Montrose Student Residences in Dublin, Ireland, for $41.5 million on March 24, 2017. The property has 205 beds. Learn more...
Ameriprise Cuts Offerings Ahead of DOL Rule
Ameriprise Cuts Offerings Ahead of DOL Rule June 7, 2017 | Financial Advisor IQ Ameriprise is joining its brokerage rivals in reducing the number of funds available on its platform ahead of the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule, InvestmentNews reports. The firm...










