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Jim Sprow: DRIP Proceeds
Jim Sprow (Senior VP Research, Blue Vault) and Stacy Chitty (Managing Partner, Blue Vault) discuss an interesting trend in the DRIP proceeds…
NAV REITs Report Negative Median Total Returns for April
The median monthly total return for 16 continuously offered nontraded REIT programs (“NAV REITs”) was just barely negative…
Jim Sprow: Total Front Load Before Expenses for Class T Shares
Jim Sprow (Senior VP Research, Blue Vault) shows us the Total Front Load Before Expenses for Class T Shares from the Blue Vault Nontraded REIT Fee Study…
Jim Sprow: Two Ways Fees Assessed
Jim Sprow (Senior VP, Research Blue Vault) explains the 2 ways fees are assessed and how you can see this information in the Nontraded REIT Fee Study…
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REIT Industry August 2020 Rent Collections
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With the withdrawal of AR Global from the nontraded REIT sponsors with effective REITs as of June, 2016, which sponsor is most likely to exceed AR Global in terms of total nontraded REIT assets by 3Q 2016?
With the withdrawal of AR Global from the nontraded REIT sponsors with effective REITs as of June, 2016, which sponsor is most likely to exceed AR Global in terms of total nontraded REIT assets by 3Q 2016? Answer: W.P. Carey with over $10 billion in nontraded REIT...
A Closer Look at Today’s 1031 Exchanges – Part 2
A Closer Look at Today’s 1031 Exchanges – Part 2 August 24th, 2016 | by Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault In last week’s post, we discussed how 1031 exchanges can benefit investors looking to defer a sizable tax burden on appreciated investment property. 1031s allow...
Independent researchers seen easing DOL fiduciary burden for brokers
Independent researchers seen easing DOL fiduciary burden for brokers Broker-dealers may take cue from Wall Street maneuvers as regulatory pressure builds Aug 22, 2016 @ 12:21 pm | By Christine Idzelis | Investment News Big brokerage firms on Wall Street...
These Retailers Are Making More Money Than Amazon
These Retailers Are Making More Money Than Amazon Aug 18, 2016 | Champaign Williams, Bisnow We all know department stores are suffering from low sales due to e-commerce. Last week, Macy’s announced it’s closing 100 stores, or 15% of its...
New York REIT to liquidate
New York REIT to liquidate The real estate investment trust will seek to sell its assets and return the proceeds to shareholders, pay off its debt and delist from the New York Stock Exchange Aug 23, 2016 @ 11:17 am | By Bloomberg News | Investment News...











