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Deloitte report: The era of financial engineering is over 

Real estate sponsors are sharpening their focus on asset management as operating costs keep the pressure on.

PIMCO sees further real estate leadership changes

Amid a new round of promotions, hires and exits, one executive is leaving just months after being promoted to a global co-head role.

Inside Steinbridge’s novel tack to capitalize workforce housing at HBCUs

The Philadelphia-based investment company is working with Historically Black Colleges and Universities to capitalize and development workforce developments.

Marathon originates $210m refi for Trinity and Partners JV

The funding will be used to refinance the Ritz-Carlton Dallas following renovation work.

SitusAMC: ‘Generational’ lending opportunity comes with risks 

In a newly published white paper, the New York-based advisory company cites the costs of scaling lending platforms, the impact of more complex capital structures, and a rise in specially serviced loans.

Lending Barometer: Lenders shift toward trophy mixed-use assets

The Lending Barometer tracked 96 loans totaling $12.67bn across July and August, a level that is 15% lower than the prior two-month period.

Investor watch: New York State Teachers, CPP emerge as top real estate private credit investors

CPP Investments was second, with $1.24bn allocated.

Identifying the office of the future 

In this podcast, MSCI’s Jim Costello and Northwind’s Ran Eliasaf discuss softer headwinds for the office sector as well as the opportunity to lend on high-quality assets and perform office-to-residential conversion programs.