SoftBank wanted him to divest his ownership stake in the company, according to two people familiar with the matter.

The bank is looking at investing in cities including Denver, Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tenn.

Rents in the sector are expected to go up even in the case of a downturn, industry sources say.

FHFA Director Mark Calabria said the agency will likely have a rule for capital requirements before Fannie, Freddie go to market.

The firm has bought JPMorgan Chase & Co’s holdings in four U.S. shopping centers in which it previously co-invested.

Starwood has bought houses through third party platforms Roofstock Inc. and Tiber Capital Group.

The company is looking into a joint venture that would own the Las Vegas-based properties.

Retail real estate has taken a beating, but the level of bearishness in the sector is beginning to abate.

Even more favorable rates have unleashed a fresh wave of refinancing activity in recent months.