Once more of a niche play, affordable housing is gaining favor among a broader spectrum of equity sources, including HNWIs and a recently-formed REIT.

The pair invested in an online gambling venture that operates the world’s biggest online casino platform.

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About 5 million Americans didn’t make their rent or mortgage payment in December, according to an MBA survey.

The fund, dedicated to global communications infrastructure investments, has a target of $6 billion.