Private equity real estate funds have stepped up to be a major source of financing for the commercial real estate industry—and a bigger allocation for investors. However, fund managers may face a tougher road ahead for fundraising in the near term as capital flows to the sector slow.
Apartment rents are still growing very quickly across the country. Effective rents increased in 79 out of top 82 apartment markets tracked by research firm Reis in the third quarter of 2019. Effective rents grew by 1.0 percent in the third quarter, down from growth of 1.4 percent the year before. That rate of growth is still much faster than the rate of inflation. However, in 2018, asking and effective rents grew 5.2 percent and 5.0 percent, respectively, according to Reis.
In this episode of Common Area Podcast, David Bodamer serves up one hot story that focuses on McDonald’s. Whenever you see its famous golden arches, you probably recognize this ubiquitous restaurant right away. You might also know that McDonald’s is more of a real estate company than they are a fast-food restaurant. But why is this subject making headlines again?
Although foreign investment has been robust over the last few years, investors should consider the potential review of a transaction by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
Rents at single-family rentals are rising, reports CNBC. Bloomberg looks at the country’s new tech hubs. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
