People | Jun 17, 2025 Cohen & Steers appoints Seth Laughlin as head of real estate strategy and research by Released Cohen & Steers has appointed Seth Laughlin as senior vice president and head of real estate strategy and research.
Transactions | Jun 17, 2025 Neinor Homes launches $1.2b takeover bid for rival Aedas by Andrea Zander Neinor Homes, a Spanish homebuilder, has plans to acquire 100 percent of AEDAS Homes, another major player in the Spanish residential market.
People | Jun 17, 2025 John Lippmann joins Barings as head of U.S. real estate capital markets by Released John Lippmann has joined Barings as head of U.S. real estate capital markets, effective immediately.
Transactions | Jun 17, 2025 COIMA, Eagle Hills launch revival of Venice’s Grand Hôtel des Bains by Released COIMA SGR, an Italian real estate investment firm, and Eagle Hills, a United Arab Emirates -based global real estate developer, have partnered to restore the historic Grand Hôtel des Bains in Venice.
Fundraising | Jun 17, 2025 Juniper Square announces Series D financing round at $1.1b valuation by Released Juniper Square has closed its Series D round and secured $130 million in new funding led by Ribbit Capital, with significant strategic investment from Fifth Wall, and additional participation from Redpoint Ventures, HighSage Ventures, Blue Owl Capital and others.
Fundraising | Jun 16, 2025 Locust Point Capital raises $668m for third senior housing credit fund, promotes Dan Contardi to president by Released Locust Point Capital has held a final close of Locust Point Private Credit Fund III, with $668 million in total capital commitments.
People | Jun 16, 2025 Brian Biggs joins Kilroy Realty Corp. as senior vice president, head of research and analytics by ANDREA Zander Brian Biggs has joined Kilroy Realty Corp. as senior vice president, head of research and analytics.
Fundraising | Jun 16, 2025 Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners closes seventh discretionary equity fund by Andrea Zander Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners (WDIP) has held a closing for its seventh discretionary equity fund, Fund VII, a $135 million value-added and opportunistic vehicle focused on middle-market multifamily and industrial real estate across the United States.
Investors | Jun 16, 2025 Cohen & Steers invests $300m on behalf of clients with Hudson Pacific Properties to support balance sheet recapitalization by Released Cohen & Steers, on behalf of its clients’ accounts, has invested $300 million in Hudson Pacific Properties as a cornerstone investor to support HPP’s balance sheet recapitalization. The purchase reflects 43 percent of HPP’s $690 million offering.
People | Jun 16, 2025 EQT appoints David Kim as partner and head of real estate in South Korea by Released EQT has appointed David Kim as partner and head of real estate, South Korea, effective immediately.
People | Jun 16, 2025 Barings acquires urban logistics portfolio from Blackstone, appoints head of U.S. real estate capital markets by Andrea Zander Barings on behalf of a core European real estate strategy, has acquired a portfolio of four multi-let urban logistics properties across the southeast of England for £145.2 million ($184.4 million) from Blackstone.
Research | Jun 16, 2025 U.K. healthcare real estate transactions hit $3.71b last year, in highest record since 2020 by Andrea Zander Healthcare real estate transactions in the United Kingdom reached £3.2 billion ($3.71 billion) in 2024, the highest figure seen since 2020, according to property adviser Knight Frank.
Research | Jun 16, 2025 Newmark’s Robert Hess on navigating labor gaps, energy constraints and geopolitical risk in site selection and project development by Andrea Zander Geopolitical uncertainty, the rise of automation and the rapid expansion of data centers are reshaping traditional site strategies, according to Robert Hess, practice leader and senior principal for Newmark’s global consulting and strategy solutions group, in an interview with IREI. Hess outlines how companies today are navigating complex challenges — including labor shortages, energy constraints, rising costs and shifting global trade dynamics — when evaluating locations for new operations or expansion.
Fundraising | Jun 13, 2025 Eagle Rock launches sixth and largest multifamily investment fund with $315m first close by Released Eagle Rock, a vertically integrated real estate investment and management firm, has launched Eagle Rock Multifamily Fund VI, the firm’s sixth and largest targeted fund to date.
Transactions | Jun 13, 2025 Kennedy Wilson partners with Kenedix and Hulic to acquire multifamily community in Seattle for $173m by Released Kennedy Wilson has partnered with Kenedix, Inc. and Hulic Co., Ltd. to acquire The Danforth in Seattle for $173 million.
Transactions | Jun 13, 2025 L&G expands private credit portfolio with $338m Magnavale cold storage investment by Released L&G has completed the £250 million ($338 million) private debt investment with Magnavale over a 10-year period.
Research | Jun 13, 2025 Cushman & Wakefield releases midpoint 2025 outlook by Released Cushman & Wakefield has released its Midpoint 2025 Outlook, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the U.S. economy and commercial real estate markets.
Transactions | Jun 13, 2025 Newmark arranges $675m refinancing for Independence Plaza in Manhattan by Released Newmark Group has arranged a $675 million loan on behalf of Vornado Realty Trust and Stellar Management for the refinancing of Independence Plaza, a 1,328-unit multifamily property located in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan.
Transactions | Jun 13, 2025 Dermody buys 1.14msf logistics center in Lathrop, Calif. by Released Dermody has acquired Tripoint Logistics Center Building 1, in Lathrop, Calif.
Research | Jun 13, 2025 Juniper Square report: Are past performance and liquidity, an indicator of future fundraising results? by Andrea Zander Despite widespread hopes for a rebound, 2024 marked another year of recalibration across the private markets. Rather than a resurgence in deal activity, general partners (GPs) faced prolonged exit timelines, delayed distributions, and heightened competition for capital, according to a report by Juniper Square.
