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Rockpoint in partnership with Metropolitan Properties has acquired Altitude Apartments, a premier residential community in Malden, Mass.

Cloud Capital has appointed Kristin Leung as managing director and head of North American investments.

Jonathan Pollack has joined Starwood Capital Group as its president.

Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for real estate asset managers, with a focus on core and core-plus assets in the United States.

Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds (CRPTF) has released its real assets pacing plan for 2025, according to meeting materials.

The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) has approved commitments of up to $100 million to real assets, according to materials from March 28, 2025.

Coldwell Banker Commercial has released its latest Trend Report examining how convenience stores (C-stores) have shifted from quick stops for snacks and fuel to popular food destinations.

The retail sector was among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, when the separation and isolation of people necessarily became the norm. But years have passed and congregating in groups — a staple part of being human — has reemerged, in both similar and evolving ways in the retail sector. Globally, what should investors understand about this space, and where can they find the best opportunities?

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell by 7.2 points in March to 92.9 (1985=100).

TriPost Capital Partners has acquired a minority stake in The Carmin.

Chad W. Phillips will serve as global head of Nuveen Real Estate, effective immediately, as the firm activates long-standing succession plans following Chris McGibbon’s decision to retire after nearly 25 years of service.

Gilbane Development Co. and CBRE Investment Management announced the successful financial closing of Zaya.

Angela Johnson, managing principal and head of global client solutions and strategic partnerships at Noble Investment Group, recently participated in a special feature highlighting accomplished women in the real estate sector for the Institutional Real Estate Americas publication.

A macro change in how real estate is used and designed, the expansion of artificial intelligence and higher interest rates for a longer period of time are accelerating disruption in the real estate investment market.

The living sector is a global play driven by global themes, according to Michael C. Hudgins, senior managing director of research with Hines.

The rise of AI and hyperscalers’ requirement for round-the-clock capacity to maintain their cloud services continues to drive outsized demand for digital infrastructure.

In the past 10 years, the real estate secondaries market has evolved from a nascent market to a cycle-tested investment strategy, according to Cherine Aboulzelof, managing partner and co-head of BGO Strategic Capital Partners.

The mega-trends shaping the real estate opportunity in South Korea include — first and foremost — digitization, along with geopolitical pressures on international supply chains, a growing emphasis on health and wellbeing, and the mounting trend to decarbonize buildings to meet net-zero commitments. 

The work-from-home trend, among other pressures on the office sector, has compelled investors to transform their empty office space to a more modern environment for office workers, convert office space to a different use or tear down obsolete buildings.

The landscape of office real estate is going through a unique transformation, where sustainability and wellness aren’t just industry buzzwords but basic factors shaping the future of commercial assets. Environmentally conscious operational practices and health-focused amenities are becoming essential to driving long-term asset value, attracting quality tenants and enhancing retention.