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Characteristics of Nontraded REITs August 8, 2017

Characteristics of Nontraded REITs

Whether you’re considering investing in a nontraded REIT (or other ‘alternative’ investment) or your financial advisor has recommended one to you, there are some key things to know about what makes these REITs a little different from others.
How did the median distribution yields for closed nontraded REIT programs in Q1 2017 compare to the average dividend yields for traded equity REITs? August 7, 2017

How did the median distribution yields for closed nontraded REIT programs in Q1 2017 compare to the average dividend yields for traded equity REITs?

How did the median distribution yields for closed nontraded REIT programs in Q1 2017 compare to the average dividend yields for traded equity REITs? Answer:  The median distribution yield, based on the original offering prices for nontraded REIT shares in Q1 2017 was 6.15%.  The average dividend yield for FTSE NAREIT All Equity REITs was…
Commercial Property Price Index Inches Higher in July August 7, 2017

Commercial Property Price Index Inches Higher in July

Commercial Property Price Index Inches Higher in July  August 8, 2017 | James Sprow | Blue Vault The Green Street Commercial Property Price Index inched higher in July. Over the past year, the index is little changed, as higher cap rates have offset growing rental income. “Some property types are doing better than others, but,…
Inland Residential Buys Montgomery, Alabama Multifamily Property for $36.6 Million August 7, 2017

Inland Residential Buys Montgomery, Alabama Multifamily Property for $36.6 Million

Inland Residential Buys Montgomery, Alabama Multifamily Property for $36.6 Million August 7, 2017 | James Sprow | Blue Vault Inland Residential Properties Trust Inc., a publicly registered non-traded real estate investment trust, purchased Verandas at Mitylene, a 332-unit multifamily property in Montgomery, Alabama for $36.6 million, plus closing costs, according to an August 2nd filing…
Should REITs Worry About Section 1031 Repeal? August 7, 2017

Should REITs Worry About Section 1031 Repeal?

Should REITs Worry About Section 1031 Repeal? August 4, 2017 | Robert Beard | King and Spalding One of the headline proposals contained in the Republican Party’s “Better Way” blueprint for tax reform was immediate expensing of business investments. Although the Blueprint does not directly address like-kind exchanges, commenters immediately began to wonder what role,…
LPL Seen As Front-Runner To Buy National Planning Holdings’ B-D Network August 7, 2017

LPL Seen As Front-Runner To Buy National Planning Holdings’ B-D Network

LPL Seen As Front-Runner To Buy National Planning Holdings' B-D Network July 30, 2017 | FA-mag.com LPL Financial appears to be the likely winner in the bidding for Jackson National's 3,500-rep, broker-dealer network, National Planning Holdings (NPH). Although no deal has been announced, sources in the insurance industry said a transaction could be finalized imminently. LPL…
Phillips Edison Acquires Bakersfield Center August 7, 2017

Phillips Edison Acquires Bakersfield Center

Phillips Edison Acquires Bakersfield Center August 2, 2017 | Al Urbanski | ChainStoreAge.com Phillips Edison has acquired another grocery-anchored center, this on in Bakersfield, California.   Riverlakes Village is a 92,212-sq.-ft. neighborhood center anchored by Von’s Supermarket and augmented by a classic necessity-based mix of CVS, Verizon Wireless, Bank of America, Supercuts, Steak and Grape’s, and…
Sector Focus: Necessity Retail August 4, 2017

Sector Focus: Necessity Retail

Despite the huge rise and popularity of online shopping, there’s still a need for bricks and mortar stores. According to a recent study, by 2025, the share of online grocery spending could reach 20% of the total market, representing $100 billion in sales. However, as one supermarket executive puts it, “You can’t forsake the 80%…

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