The “denominator effect” put institutions in a position where real estate allocations exceeded target levels, but observers expect that issue has begun to resolve itself as values of other investments have recovered.
Third-party surveys are often relied on for valuation purposes; however, one must be cautious in their use when actual trades in the public market are confirming a value that is substantially different.
Ballast Rock Group’s Simon O’Shea shares insights on the launch of the firm's new SEC registered broker/dealer and why it felt the move was necessary.
AEW Capital Management's Michael Acton describes what he sees happening within the current real estate market and how investors could benefit.
The tightening of lending standards in recent months is also making B-pieces more attractive, market participants say.