News & Analysis

Principal AM adds Richard Hill to lead real estate research and strategy

Hill previously worked in a similar role at Cohen & Steers and will focus on allocation opportunities for the Iowa-based manager.

KBS completes more than $770m in office refinancings as lenders return to sector 

The company’s ability to successfully modify and refinance office loans mirrors a subtle shift in the lender-borrower dynamics in the office sector today.

Crow’s Roberts forecasts steady decline for 10-year Treasury yield

Mark Roberts, head of research at Dallas-based Crow Holdings, believes the Federal Reserve will cut rates two or three more times this year.

Franklin BSP acquires NewPoint to boost agency lending, servicing

The firm will use the transaction to expand its agency lending capabilities and tee up more exits through its mortgage REIT investments.

Brookfield originates $176m financing for Atlanta SFR portfolio

The credit facility will back seven single-family rental communities across suburbs near Georgia’s capital city.

No black swans this time but macro fears temper optimism at MIPIM

Delegates at this global real estate conference in Cannes were still confident of an incremental recovery for the sector.

Lenders grapple with real-world impacts of new tariff regime

Commercial real estate professionals widely view the tariffs as inflationary and are concerned about the long-term impact on construction and development.

RMWC sets up flagship strategy via hybrid evergreen fund launch

CIO Steven Fischler says the firm is targeting a first close on April 1 as the firm bolsters its bridge and subordinate lending activity.