WMRE Daily
WMRE Daily

MAY 12, 2021

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Why One Investor is Betting Billions on SFRs

Transcendent Electra plans to acquire or develop rental housing totaling $3 billion over the next three years.

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What Private Equity Investors Need to Know About Proposed Tax Changes

Private equity investors can turn tax uncertainty into potential opportunity by being proactive.

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10 Takeaways from AFIRE’s 2021 International Investor Survey

Sixty percent of those surveyed plan to increase their investment in U.S. commercial real estate in 2021 That compares to just 17 percent who plan to increase their investment in European real estate and 9 percent who plan to increase their investment in Asia Pacific properties.

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Mall Giant Simon Property Boosts 2021 Outlook Amid Retail Growth

Profitability, cash flow, customer traffic, sales and leasing momentum have all improved for Simon’s properties in the first quarter.

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Mortgage Firm to Go Public in SPAC Merger Backed by SoftBank

The transaction gives Better HoldCo an implied equity value of about $6.9 billion.

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Gambling Away in Margaritaville: Roaring ’20s Lift Local Casinos

Casinos across the U.S. are enjoying as patrons, particularly younger ones, begin to splurge with the money socked away during the pandemic.

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12 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today

AAA anticipates a 60 percent uptick in Memorial Day travel this year compared to 2020, reports The Associated Press. Macy’s plans to spend more than $230 million on improving the Herald Square area and it plans to bring in a new skyscraper above its flagship store, according to The Gothamist. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

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