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PGIM Real Estate has acquired an office property in Berlin-Kreuzberg on behalf of its European value-added strategy from PIMCO Prime Real Estate on behalf of Allianz. PGIM Real Estate is planning a conversion, aiming to develop more than 300 apartments.

David Greek, managing partner, Greek Real Estate Partners, a development company specializing in industrial real estate, recently discussed disrupted operations at major California ports, leading to volatile cargo volumes and long-term uncertainty. California ports, especially Los Angeles and Long Beach, have seen sharp fluctuations in cargo volume due to tariff-driven shifts in trade flows. While some East Coast and Gulf ports have absorbed part of this activity, the broader logistics network remains unsettled, with potential long-term changes if trade routes continue shifting through countries like Mexico. The situation could represent a structural shift in global trade flows.

Real estate portfolios that allocate to alternative property types and focus on large-scale trends could benefit from enhanced diversification and superior resiliency.

While a growing number of institutional investors understand the benefits of “going green” on their bottom line and have moved to incorporate sustainability metrics into their investment decision making, obstacles to full implementation persist and vary around the world. But artificial intelligence (AI) could be a game changer in levelling the playing field and increasing sustainability in the real estate industry.

Historically low values across property sectors, diminished development pipelines and investment capital waiting on the sidelines combine to potentially make 2025 a particularly compelling year for investment into real estate.

The real estate investment management industry represents several trillion dollars in assets under management globally, according to the IRE.IQ Real Estate Managers Guide, released May 29, 2025.

BGO has held a final close for its BentallGreenOak Asia IV (BGO Asia Fund IV), its flagship Asia-focused value-added real estate strategy, raising more than $5.1 billion in total capital commitments for the fund and co-investment sidecars.

Malls in the U.S. are experiencing a resurgence,  specifically by a shift in anchor tenant strategy at assets, with malls increasingly embracing experiential venues, restaurants, and fitness centers alongside traditional department stores, according to Placer.ai.

QuadReal Property Group has entered the self-storage space with the acquisition of Maple Leaf Self Storage Inc., which operates 15 facilities across British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, in a record-breaking deal finalized May 12.

Cushman & Wakefield has published its inaugural global logistics and industrial outlook, Waypoint 2025, which highlights a significant shift in the sector as global supply chains are reconfigured and cost pressures evolve. Drawing on insights from more than 120 markets worldwide, the report shows that in the near term, the balance of power is tilting toward landlords, with wide-reaching implications for occupiers, investors and developers.

Noble Investment Group has acquired 16 WoodSpring Suites long-term, extended-stay properties through two portfolio transactions.

Hines and Kanakia Group, a real estate developer in India, have announced a new trophy office development in Mumbai, the country’s key financial hub. This project underscores Hines’ strategic focus on India’s commercial real estate market.

Uncertainty among current homeowners and prospective buyers is at a three-year high, with 60 percent saying they can't tell whether now is a good time to buy a home or not, compared to 48 percent two years ago, according to the latest Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report.

Despite substantial visitor numbers, Hong Kong’s hotel sector has been characterized by improving occupancy but falling average rates, as most overnight visitors adopt a more conservative approach to spending, according to Colliers.

Brian Lerman, a partner in Goodwin’s real estate industry practice, recently shared insights on how institutional investors are navigating the challenges posed by today’s interest rate environment, which is driving more cautious and strategic behavior among investors. He discussed how this uncertainty is affecting deal pricing, due diligence and financing strategies, noting a shift toward securing financing commitments earlier in the transaction process. Lerman also explored how repricing dynamics vary based on asset quality and outlines the proactive steps investors are taking in anticipation of upcoming loan maturities.

Mapletree Investments has acquired an 18.11-acre site on Vetter Road in Joliet, Ill., where it plans to develop a premier logistics facility spanning 276,000 square feet.

Hanover Co. has closed its Hanover Opportunities Fund.

Clear Investment Group has made several new hires and internal promotions designed to support the firm’s continued growth and its strategic expansion in preparation for the launch of Fund II.

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Investment Office is seeking a deputy CIO (DCIO), capital markets, to oversee public market asset investment decision making and management.

Prologis’ CEO Hamid Moghadam and President Dan Letter recently met with French president Emmanuel Macron and several cabinet members to discuss the firm’s plans for a €6.4 billion ($7.3 billion) investment in the country throughout the next 10 years.