Sectors

CalPERS anchors Nuveen’s US affordable housing fund

The California pension plan’s backing of the vehicle marks its first investment with the New York-based manager.

‘Property skills’ take on greater importance in a shifting market

An increasing focus on creating cashflow and upgrading buildings has changed how investment skills are prioritized, said panelists at INREV’s North America event.

Invesco expands manufactured housing strategy into Australia

The Atlanta-based firm has invested in the niche residential strategy – one of its high-conviction themes – in the US since 2022.

Pennybacker closes on fourth-largest real estate fund this year

The firm, which closed $100m over its target for Fund VI, is part of a growing percentage of managers beating their fundraising goals.

ICG Real Estate on funding development in today’s market

Development viability has changed, but that may be good news for debt investors, says ICG Real Estate’s Jai Patel.

Residential sector defies anti-ESG pushback

Managers are still focused on sustainability, even if the scale of future risks is not yet fully understood across the industry.

Grubb Properties: America is getting squeezed in the middle

The housing affordability crisis is providing abundant opportunities for investors in the ‘essential housing’ sector, says Todd Williams, chief investment officer at Grubb Properties.

JEN Partners: US land investment delivers returns

Local partnerships with the right people can make all the difference, say Ethan Leibowitz and Adam Peterson at JEN Partners.

Five trends reshaping the residential investment landscape

PERE examines five key trends, each presenting unique opportunities and challenges.

On the minds of residential investing experts

The residential sector remains attractive, with strong supply and demand dynamics across markets, but it is not without its challenges.