Transactions | Oct 21, 2024 ECI Group receives $350m equity infusion from Almanac Realty Investors by Denise Moose ECI Group (ECI) announces Almanac Realty Investors (Almanac) has committed up to $350 million of capital to further ECI’s expansion.
Research | Oct 21, 2024 Q&A: Bill Walton and Keith Gelb of Rockpoint reflect on the past 30 years in business together and the opportunity set ahead by Andrea Zander Bill Walton and Keith Gelb, managing members and co-CEOs at Rockpoint, reflect on Rockpoint’s journey throughout the years, what major changes have been observed over the years, emerging opportunities in the real estate sector and more.
People | Oct 21, 2024 Walker & Dunlop expands investment sales business into hospitality by Released Walker & Dunlop has announced today its strategic move into hospitality investment sales with the addition of Jonathan (Jay) Morrow as senior managing director.
Research | Oct 21, 2024 Skilled nursing occupancy momentum continues by Kali Persall Skilled nursing occupancy in the United States rose for a 13th straight quarter during the second quarter 2024 period, Marcus & Millichap revealed in its Skilled Nursing National Report.
Transactions | Oct 21, 2024 Tishman Speyer completes $3.5b refinancing for Rockefeller Center by Released Tishman Speyer announced it has successfully refinanced its iconic Rockefeller Center campus via a $3.5 billion CMBS loan, the largest issuance ever for a single office asset.
Investors | Oct 18, 2024 Greystone Housing, BlackRock Impact form JV to provide financing for the construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing across the U.S. by Released Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP announced the formation of a joint venture with BlackRock Impact Opportunities (BIO), to invest in loans that will finance the construction and/or rehabilitation of affordable multifamily housing properties across the United States.
Research | Oct 18, 2024 The benefits of transit-oriented developments by Jennifer Molloy Transit-oriented developments (TODs) are increasingly becoming an essential aspect of urban renewal and a key contributor to sustainability and real estate optimization, according to a new report from Colliers, The Value in Transit-Oriented Developments.
Research | Oct 18, 2024 Q&A: Jen Wichmann of LaSalle discusses the case for investing in real estate debt by Andrea Zander Jen Wichmann, senior strategist and senior vice president on the research and strategy team at LaSalle, discusses the case for investing in debt today and long-term trends.
People | Oct 18, 2024 Former principal at Trammell Crow Co., Yewande Fapohunda, launches Akoni Advisory & Investments by Released Yewande Fapohunda, a former principal at Trammell Crow Company, the wholly owned development arm of publicly traded CBRE, announced the launch of the real estate investment, development and consulting company, Akoni Advisory & Investments.
People | Oct 18, 2024 Kennedy Wilson appoints Jake Harris as managing director by Released Global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson announced the appointment of Jake Harris as managing director, who will be responsible for overseeing the company’s industrial and logistics investment activities in the United Kingdom.
Transactions | Oct 18, 2024 Indurent starts construction of 420,000sf industrial and logistics asset at in northwest England by Denise Moose Indurent, a developer and operator of industrial and logistics space across the United Kingdom, has commenced construction of an approximately 420,000-square-foot industrial and logistics unit at Omega West in Warrington, England.
People | Oct 18, 2024 Steffen Uttich appointed managing director at GARBE by Released GARBE announced the appointment of Steffen Uttich, former managing director of INBRIGHT Investment GmbH, as its new managing director, responsible for driving the company’s institutional investor relations.
Transactions | Oct 18, 2024 Harrison Street announces third Calgary University District investment by Released Harrison Street announced its third investment in Calgary’s University District.
Research | Oct 17, 2024 Sale-leasebacks offer a compelling opportunity at this point in the economic cycle by Marek Handzel European sale-leaseback investments offer a compelling opportunity for investors relative to other strategies at this point in the economic cycle, according to Clarion Partners.
Transactions | Oct 17, 2024 Azora acquires mixed-use office asset in Boston for $101m by Released Azora announced it has completed the purchase of a modern office building in Boston, located at 149 Newbury St., for $101 million.
Research | Oct 17, 2024 Bank of Korea starts easing cycle by Jennifer Molloy Following the recent interest-rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the Bank of Korea (BOK) lowered its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent on Oct. 11, marking the first time since May 2020 the central bank has sought to lower borrowing costs.
Investors | Oct 17, 2024 Matter Real Estate, GCM Grosvenor continue strategic European residential partnership with investments in Germany and Denmark by Released Matter Real Estate, a London-based real estate investment firm, with support from one of its investors, GCM Grosvenor, announced its initial investment in residential development platform 15 Degree in Germany, as well as further investment into the Velkomn platform in Denmark.
Investors | Oct 17, 2024 Ardian, Rockfield launch pan-European student accommodation strategy with a €500m commitment from CBRE IM by Released Ardian, a private investment house, and Rockfield, a vertically integrated student housing platform, have launched a long-term, strategic partnership to invest in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) assets across continental Europe.
Research | Oct 17, 2024 Report: Diving ‘debt-first’ into U.S. office by Denise Moose Work-from-home (WFH) headwinds combined with pressure from elevated interest rates, higher borrowing costs, and decreasing investor flows have hit the U.S. office sector especially hard, according to a recent report from Hines titled, “Diving ‘Debt-First’ into U.S. Office.”
Transactions | Oct 17, 2024 GLP Capital Partners completes the sale of Brazilian logistics assets to BTG Pactual for $300m by Released GLP Capital Partners (GCP) announced it has sold 13 logistics assets from its portfolio in Brazil for a total of R$1.77 billion ($300.3 million) to BTG Pactual Logistica FI Imobiliario (BTLG11) managed by BTG Pactual.
