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.
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.
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.
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.
NexPoint launches Lodging II DST Offering by Released | Jul 15, 2026 NexPoint has launched NexPoint Lodging II DST.
Milhaus to acquire Broadshore Capital Partners by Released | Jul 14, 2026 Milhaus and SRG Residential have completed their merger, forming a national, vertically integrated multifamily platform focused on developing, owning and managing apartment communities in more than 20 top U.S. apartment markets.
Capital Square Fully subscribes Richmond active-adult DST offering by Released | Jul 13, 2026 Capital Square has fully subscribed CS1031 Richmond Active Living Apartments, DST, a Regulation D private placement offering that raised equity from 108 investors.
CoreCivic sells two detention facilities for $1.5b by Released | Jul 13, 2026 CoreCivic has sold two detention facilities for $1.5 billion.
HKS Real Estate Advisors’ Michael Lee says office dealmaking still carries ‘scar tissue’ by Andrea Zander | Jul 6, 2026 The office sector is showing improving demand, but buyers and lenders remain selective. In an exclusive interview with IREI, Michael Lee, principal and partner at HKS Real Estate Advisors, discusses where office fits in today’s market and how lenders are evaluating deals today.
Madison Capital Group launches qualified opportunity zone fund focused on downtown Reno hospitality redevelopment by Released | Jul 2, 2026 Madison Capital Group, a Charlotte, N.C.–based vertically integrated real estate investment firm, has announced the launch of Madison Reno Hotel QOF, a qualified opportunity fund (QOF) focused on the redevelopment of a landmark hospitality asset located in downtown Reno, Nev.
Starwood Capital Group raises $10.2b opportunistic real estate fund by Released | Jul 2, 2026 Starwood Capital Group has held a final closing for its latest opportunistic real estate fund, Starwood Distressed Opportunity Fund XIII (SOF XIII), with capital commitments in excess of $10.2 billion.
ExchangeRight Fully subscribes $38.95m Essential Income 7 DST by Released | Jul 2, 2026 ExchangeRight has announced the full subscription of Essential Income 7 DST amid continued investor demand for accelerated access to the Essential Income REIT. Essential Income 7 DST is a closed offering and is not accepting new investors.
