Why Student-Housing Is Outperforming Multifamily The success of this sector follows a significant trend of institutional investors diversifying away from the four “food groups” of CRE and allocating a portion of their real estate capital to less-correlated niche asset classes, Pierce’s Fred Pierce tells GlobeSt.com. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="616"] Pierce: “I predict that in the…

JLL Income Property Trust Acquires Premier Suburban Atlanta Apartments   [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="650"] JLL Income Property Trust Acquires Premier Suburban Atlanta Apartments - The Reserve at Johns Creek Walk[/caption]   CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed, daily valued perpetual life REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX), today announced the acquisition of The Reserve…

Renter Households Reach 50-Year High The Pew Research Center’s analysis of Census Bureau data found that renter household percentages have increased since 2006 across a variety of demographic factors. July 21, 2017 | Paul Bubny | GlobeSt.com WASHINGTON, DC—The percentage as well as number of US households led by renters is at the highest level…

Silver Portal to launch blockchain-based real estate trading platform July 27, 2017 | Loretta Clodfelter | irei.com Blockchain may be the hottest buzzword in finance right now. Also known as distributed ledger technology, it is the structure underlying cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether. But the technology has much wider applications in the world of finance.…

Finra promotes Susan Schroeder to head unified enforcement effort Ms. Schroeder had been serving as head of enforcement since the departure of Brad Bennett earlier this year July 26, 2017 | InvestmentNews.com The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. has promoted Susan Schroeder to executive vice president and head of enforcement. She had been serving as…

Apt. Rent Growth Breaks Slowdown Streak June’s nationwide increase marked the first time since early 2016 in which the rate of year-over-year growth increased from the prior month, says Yardi Matrix. July 27, 2017 | PAUL BUBNY | GlobeSt.com SANTA BARBARA, CA—After decelerating for more than a year, US multifamily rents stepped on the gas in June,…

New Trophy Apartments Filling A Void Gateway cities are seeing a boom in class A apartment construction, but secondary metros also have some vibrant areas that can support new trophy properties.  July 19, 2017 | BRIAN J. ROGAL | GlobeSt.com ST. LOUIS—Cities like Chicago have recently seen thousands of sleek new apartment units pop up near their…

FS Investments promotes Mike Kelly to president Will retain role as chief investment officer [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="800"] Mike Kelly[/caption]   July 26, 2017 | InvestmentNews.com FS Investments has promoted Mike Kelly, currently its chief investment officer, to president. He will continue to lead the firm's investment efforts. The firm, based in Philadelphia, manages alternative assets and…

Investment Property Tax Statute Helps Grow U.S. Economy, Build Communities July 27, 2017 | ANTHONY CHERESO  For the first time in more than three decades, Washington is set to tackle a comprehensive overhaul of the U.S. tax code. If accomplished, American companies will have a competitive advantage with lower corporate tax rates, in addition to providing…