There’s a lot to like about the West Coast, which has both natural advantages in terms of its ports and its geography, and man-made strengths in the form of a top-tier education system and the presence of multiple, rapidly growing technology firms.
With core assets delivering thin returns, institutional investors are looking at value-add and redevelopment opportunities.
Strong demand from renters has kept up with a high pace of new construction, allaying fears of overbuilding in the market.
Private equity, infrastructure and real estate firms are broadening their sources of capital to fuel expansion and remain nimble.
Although some cross-border investors have taken a step back from U.S. real estate, there remains strong interest from buyers around the globe.
While many CRE pros agree that outlet centers are today’s best-performing retail asset, some say the sector may be losing some of its appeal.
During the first half of 2018, QSR transactions surpassed $1 billion, an increase of more than 10 percent year-over-year, according to The Boulder Group.
Conduits lenders are often willing to make loans make loans that cover up 75 percent of the underwritten value of an apartment property.
