Global CRE Investment

News  

Sagard Holdings and Great-West Lifeco Form Strategic Partnership

Kelsi Maree Borland |

The deal will include Sagard’s acquisition of EverWest, a real estate investment management firm with approximately $3.8 billion in assets under management, from Lifeco.

Many CRE Firms Want an Upgrade for Investment Management Accounting

Bendix Anderson |

The pandemic exposed the shortfalls of having disparate systems in place to communicate with investors.

Thought LeadershipPresented by HALL Structured Finance

What to Know About Flex Financing

Brian Lee |

A little flexibility can help real estate projects of all shapes, sizes and needs reach the finish line, says HALL Structured Finance’s Donald Braun.

News  

Newmark Group Expands Its Flexible Office Platform Into Europe

Ted Knutson |

The acquisition of Deskeo builds on its earlier purchase of Knotel.

Thought LeadershipPresented by Matthews Real Estate Investment Services

How Pragmatism Will Get Your Financing Deal to the Finish Line

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Matthews knows the key factors that ensure a real estate project will secure funding.

Features  

What Happens to Evergrande in China Stays in China

Erik Sherman |

While US markets were a little shaken by news of Evergrande, commercial real estate will likely be fine.

Research  

Investor Sentiment Comes Roaring Back

Lynn Pollack |

According to a new report from Marcus & Millichap, more than a third of investors the firm surveyed say their properties are operating better than they were before the pandemic.

Features  

Does Administration Look to Jeopardize Benefits of 1031 Exchanges?

Paul Bergeron |

In a recent Green Street report, sources say that “while prior administrations have suggested ending 1031 exchanges, chances are better now that it will happen.”

REITs Adopt a New Strategy: Diversification

Bendix Anderson |

The pandemic sent commercial real estate portfolios into disarray, but the recovery has REITs expanding their investment strategy.

Analysis  

Blackstone was the Top Cross-Border Buyer During the Pandemic

Les Shaver |

The private equity giant purchased roughly $18 billion in assets from Q2 2020 to Q1 2021.