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What is the current definition of core real estate in Europe? What is the negative side about expanding properties considered to be core? And how are society changes and technology advancements changing core’s definition? Marek Handzel, editor of Institutional Real Estate Europe, wrote a major feature story on the topic in the October edition of the magazine, and he joins us to discuss his conclusions. (09/2020)
With the forced virtualization of much of the U.S. workforce in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic, speculation about the future of the office has been rampant among commercial real estate operators and investors. Among the observers and commentators are Joe Muratore and Ryan Swehla of Graceada Partners, who recently co-authored a white paper discussing how the pandemic will change the nature of offices and work. They view the situation largely from a secondary and tertiary market perspective and have witnessed…
Discover the latest trends, strategies and insights surrounding multifamily investments. This webinar takes a 360-degree view of the multifamily sector through a discussion that includes perspectives from an investor, investment manager and operator. Learn the key issues on their minds as related to investment management, capital raising and relationship management today. (09/2020) Moderator: Lou Jacobsohn, Enterprise Account Director, Juniper Square Speakers: Cecelia Chen, Senior Investment Officer, Seattle City Employees’ Retirement System Russell Dixon, Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer, RedHill…
What is the current status of the pandemic on the Asian continent? Which countries have fared best or worst? To what degree has the level of real estate investment been influenced? Have there been any positive byproducts from the pandemic? We take those questions to our guest, Dr Yang Liang Chua, head of group research and strategy at ARA Asset Management. (09/2020)
Much about the future of office remains uncertain amid the COVID-19 pandemic, though we have some clues. Also, IREI holds its first 100-plus person "IREI Virtually" event. Loretta Clodfelter, senior editor of Institutional Real Estate Americas, reports. (09/2020)
How many dollars are currently invested in the U.S. and global ag sector? How has ag investing performed in recent years? What is the potential impact of early-stage technology startups? What are the prospects of another agricultural revolution meeting the challenge of growing food demand? And how is ag expected to contend with climate change, less arable land and shrinking water supplies? To get caught up on the latest trends in the space, we are joined by Philippe de Lapérouse, managing…
Europe’s attitude toward China may have changed a little recently, according to reports, and the questions are these: What effect could this growing negativity have on China’s Belt and Road initiative? Also, will we see a continued curtailment of Chinese cross-border investment into European real estate? Marek Handzel, editor of Institutional Real Estate Europe, discusses the situation. (08/2020)
With competition rising between apartments projects and against the now booming single-family home market, multifamily is a sector in search of competitive advantages, whether by offering more innovative formats, embedding smart-home technologies in apartments, or thinking in terms of “lifestyle apartment complexes.” Paul Van, CEO and CIO at Croatan Investments, spends a lot of time thinking about such matters and joins the program as our guest. (08/2020)
BlackRock has completed a trio of reports about the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak, what the repercussions of a shelter-in-place lockdown might mean for the region’s economy, while the third and final report looks ahead to what a post-coronavirus investment strategy might look like. To walk us through the findings of that third report, titled COVID-19: Finding Nemo and Dory, we are joined by Bruce Wan, head of real assets research in Asia for BlackRock. (08/2020)
Terrell Gates, founder and CEO of Virtus Real Estate Capital, discusses why alternative property segments perform better during downturns and how investors can capitalize on opportunities during period of distress. (08/2020) Read Virtus' paper about resilient distressed opportunities here.