There’s a current of concern drifting through some in the investment banking community over what they view as a maturing real estate market recovery. On the other hand, many bankers see more of the same in 2018 as gross domestic product continues its path of modest growth combined with low interest rates and open debt…

Unlike the traded variety that can be sold immediately on a public exchange, non-traded REITS have no public market if you want to liquidate the shares, making them much more illiquid.

Investment advisors prefer that the SEC leaves the Investment Adviser's Act fiduciary duty alone.

Total assets under management with RIAs is hard to pinpoint. But all can agree it is substantial enough that more and more firms are newly deploying or expanding their RIA sales teams.

SEC Filings Part 2: A Closer Look at Some Key Issues November 15, 2017 | by Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) aims to make it as easy as possible for investors to fully research companies before they invest in them. You can use the SEC’s EDGAR database to find answers…

Sentio Healthcare Properties Completes Merger at $14.65 Per Share September 1, 2017 | James Sprow | Blue Vault Sentio Healthcare Properties Inc. completed its merger with Kayne Anderson Real Estate Advisors affiliates on Aug. 31. The merger consideration was $14.65 per Sentio common share, along with one “Contingent Value Right” as defined in the merger…

2017 FSI Forum Preview (The FSI Forum has been canceled due to Hurricane Irma. Updated 9/7/17) Blue Vault is a proud sponsor of FSI. Visit our booth at this year’s Forum in Atlanta located at Booth #22. August 16, 2017 | FSI When it comes to developments in the regulatory world, the more things change, the…

"...There's significant need, particularly among independent broker dealers, for high-caliber replacement properties from established sponsors with proven performance records, and we are meeting this demand," said Ramin Kamfar, founder and CEO of Bluerock Real Estate

Taking Advantage of Temporary Disconnects in the REIT Market August 8, 2017 | Brad Case | REIT.com   One of the most successful investment strategies, historically speaking, has been value investing: identifying companies whose stock prices have drifted too low, and profiting from the stock price recovery as the rest of the market begins to recognize…