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REIT Earnings Report for Q1 2023 Record Leasing Helps Bolster Strong Operations, but Transaction Market Remains Sticky The open-air shopping center REITs recently wrapped up their first round of earnings calls for the 2023 calendar year. The overall takeaway was that leasing and operations remain strong while the transaction market remains challenged. Similar to the […]

Contrarian Approach | What. Why. How. Lenders are stricter, debt is more expensive, and investors are wary of which assets they should plant capital into. What if investing in “low on the totem pole properties” is the best option? This investment strategy is called the contrarian approach: investors find value in the “undesirables” to navigate […]

Sustainability: The Key to a Greener Future People worldwide are calling for more sustainable practices within every business type, and CRE is no exception. In CRE, sustainability refers to implementing environmentally conscious methods in developing, operating, and maintaining commercial assets. Read on to see the significance of sustainability, the several benefits involved, and what the […]

Beverly Hills Market Report As apartment owners in Beverly Hills, staying informed on the latest market trends and developments is crucial to the success and growth of your investment. This comprehensive Beverly Hills Multifamily Marketing Report aims to provide you with valuable insights, analysis, and recommendations to help you make informed decisions and optimize your […]

Santa Monica Multifamily Market Report Market Overview During the past five years, Santa Monica saw an average annual growth of 1.9%, compared to 2.8% in the Greater L.A. apartment market. Nearly 70% of Santa Monica residents rent, while the Greater L.A. metro is evenly split between renters and homeowners. Average cap rates of 3.5% in […]

Highland Park & Northeast LA Multifamily Market Report Highland Park, located within the Northeast Los Angeles submarket, saw rental rates peak at the end of 2022, recording a four percent year-over-year rent growth rate. Rates are expected to moderate over the next few quarters as the market stabilizes. The occupancy rate dropped slightly in 2022, […]

Investing in Florida Retail 101 The Florida retail market is thriving thanks to its growing population, exceptional weather conditions, and strong tourism. More than 404,000 people migrated to Florida in 2020, and the state is set to reach 25 million in total population, according to Demographic Estimating Conference. There are currently 22 million residents in […]

Buying a Multifamily Property Investing in real estate is a popular way to develop long-term wealth, and buying a multifamily property has several benefits. However, before making such a significant investment, it is essential to understand the aspects involved thoroughly.   Below are a few crucial steps you should take when deciding to get into […]

How the Shopping Center Sector Found its Footing After the rollercoaster of a ride over the past three years, investors are taking a fresh look at shopping centers. Retail’s attractive yields, impressive fundamentals, and relatively smooth rebound from the early days of the pandemic have shifted the shopping center landscape dramatically. The pandemic ultimately forced […]