One of the legacies of the receding coronavirus pandemic looks to be a nationwide spike in apartment rents. In June, asking rents were up 2%, according to RealPage data, with average monthly rent
Real Estate Firms Ramp Up Their Pursuit of Accredited Investors
Real estate funds that used to exclusively target institutions are increasingly trying to appeal to retail investors. Real estate investment managers seeking capital have traditionally tried to catch big
Apartment Renters’ Shifted Amenities Preferences Are Likely to Last After COVID-19
During the pandemic, the kinds of amenities apartment renters looked for shifted. Outdoor spaces, reliable Internet connectivity and extra space for working all became “must haves” for some renters. And
Battered U.S. Office Market Perks Up with Workers Trickling Back
National demand for offices jumped 28% in March from the prior month and is now just 9% below pre-pandemic levels. (Bloomberg)—After a number of false starts over the past year,
The Transparency of Investing in Brick and Mortar Real Estate
The private commercial real estate investment market will continue to grow. One of the core truths in value investing is the need to understand the risks involved, and that sometimes
The U.S. president wants to cut back a tax break that allows investors to keep buying and selling properties without paying capital gains.
(Bloomberg)—Joe Biden is taking aim at real estate investors used to buying and selling properties without having to pay capital gains taxes. The U.S. president’s new economic plan calls for
How CRE Trends Have Changed Over the Past 2 Years
How CRE Trends Have Changed Over the Past 2 Years The last two years have seen numerous changes for Commercial Real Estate (CRE). New technologies, businesses, policies, and other industries
What Does Expanding Cannabis Legalization Mean for CRE Investors?
Marijuana legalization is expanding. That comes with both opportunities and challenges for commercial real estate investors. Patricia Kirk On Thurdsay, New York State lawmakers reached a deal with Governor Andrew
WMRE’s Common Area: Breaking Down Capital Raising Trends
Juniper Square’s Brandon Sedloff comes on the podcast to discuss the results of the firm’s recent study into capital raising trends. WMRE Staff In this episode, David Bodamer discusses the
The Transparency of Investing in Brick-and-Mortar Real Estate
The private commercial real estate investment market will continue to grow. Jason S. Weissman One of the core truths in value investing is the need to understand the risks involved,