Balentine names two new partners by Andrea Zander | Jul 17, 2026 Balentine has elected Matt Raines and Ben Webb, CFA, as partners.
Hines Research identifies the scarcity advantage as a defining theme for the next real estate cycle by Released | Jul 17, 2026 Structural supply constraints have become one of the defining forces shaping global real estate investment, according to Hines' 2026 Mid Year Outlook.
Cushman & Wakefield: U.S. office recovery broadens as vacancies decline across more than half of U.S. markets by Released | Jul 17, 2026 Cushman & Wakefield has released its Q2 2026 U.S. Office Marketbeat.
Envestnet introduces list of interval funds approved by manager research team by Released | Jul 17, 2026 Envestnet has released its first list of research-approved interval funds.
Sean Morris joins Landmark Properties as head of private wealth by Released | Jul 17, 2026 Sean Morris has joined Landmark Properties as head of private wealth.
LPL Financial welcomes adviser Alan Feutz by Released | Jul 17, 2026 Alan Feutz, CFP, has joined Genesis Wealth.
Senior housing occupancy extends its climb as new supply stays constrained by Kyle Gardner | Jul 17, 2026 Stabilized occupancy in senior housing reached 90.4 percent in the second quarter of 2026, holding above 90 percent for a second consecutive quarter. Total occupancy across all properties rose to 89.9 percent, a 20th consecutive quarterly gain and an increase of roughly 200 basis points over the past year, from 87.9 percent in the second quarter of 2025.
Realty Income CFO on why ‘boring’ investments matter in volatile markets by Andrea Zander | Jul 17, 2026 Periods of market volatility often renew investor appreciation for strategies that may be considered “boring” but offer consistency, predictable cash flows and dependable income. In an exclusive interview, Jonathan Pong, CFO Realty Income, discusses why uncertainty tends to increase demand for reliable income and what makes an investment “boring” in a positive sense. He also explains how investors are balancing current income with long-term appreciation, how income-oriented strategies can provide downside protection and why demand for stable, predictable investments is likely to persist even if volatility subsides. Drawing on Realty Income’s net-lease platform, dividend history and expansion into private capital, Europe and digital infrastructure, Pong outlines how businesses can evolve while preserving the characteristics that support durable income and long-term value creation.
To retire comfortably, plan participants say they need $1.2m by Released | Jul 16, 2026 Americans currently participating in a workplace retirement plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b) or 457 plan, think they will need to save $1.2 million to retire comfortably, according to Schroders’ 2026 U.S. Retirement Survey.
BGO chief economist Ryan Severino on cap rates by Andrea Zander | Jul 16, 2026 Cap rates remain elevated nearly six years into the current expansion, but the headline number tells only part of the story.
Industrial Development Funding, Oaktree announce $1.7b project investment in Bloom Energy by Released | Jul 16, 2026 Industrial Development Funding (IDF) and Oaktree have announced $1.7 billion in project investment as part of a broader commitment to support the deployment of Bloom Energy's fuel cell technology for the build-out of AI cloud infrastructure.
Elevated supply moderates U.S. multifamily rent growth, Yardi Matrix reports by Released | Jul 16, 2026 The U.S. multifamily market closed out the first half of 2026 showing modest growth, as the average month-over-month advertised rent rose by $4 in June and year-over-year growth remained unchanged at 0.2 percent.
American Beacon, Mercer launch innovative portfolio solutions for financial advisers by Released | Jul 16, 2026 American Beacon Advisors has launched the Mercer & American Beacon Model Portfolios, a suite of professionally managed investment solutions developed in collaboration with Mercer Investments, a Marsh business and one of the world’s largest investment consulting and management firms.
Private wealth investors increasingly embrace institutional real estate strategies by Andrea Zander | Jul 16, 2026 Private wealth investors — including RIAs, family offices and high-net-worth individuals — are seeking institutional-quality real estate exposure as a diversifier beyond public markets, with greater alternatives exposure, tax-advantaged income generation and diversification beyond traditional fixed income.
Strategic Storage Trust VI, Strategic Storage Growth Trust III to combine in all-stock merger by Released | Jul 15, 2026 Strategic Storage Trust VI (SST VI), a publicly registered nonlisted real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, and Strategic Storage Growth Trust III (SSGT III), a private REIT also sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop, have entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger by which SST VI will acquire SSGT III in an all-stock transaction. The transaction brings together two SmartStop-sponsored REITs, and the combined company is expected to have a total asset value of approximately $1.2 billion.
