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NAV REITs Report Barely Positive Median Total Returns for August September 23, 2023

NAV REITs Report Barely Positive Median Total Returns for August

The median monthly total return for 16 continuously offered nontraded REIT programs (“NAV REITs”) was 0.03% in August, compared to 0.21% in June. Eight of the 16 reported positive total returns. This is the second month since November 2022 that, as a group, the continuously offered nontraded REIT programs have reported a positive median return,…
Know Your Non-Traded REITs: An Insight into Non-Traded REITs and Their Evolution September 21, 2023

Know Your Non-Traded REITs: An Insight into Non-Traded REITs and Their Evolution

Driven by market pressures and regulatory changes, non-traded real estate investment trusts (non-traded REITs) have evolved over time to become more appealing to today’s investors. Fund structures today offer greater efficiency and transparency while continuing to provide the benefits of indirect ownership in institutional-quality commercial real estate. This whitepaper will provide an overview of REITs…
5 Proven Ways to Supercharge Your CTAs September 21, 2023

5 Proven Ways to Supercharge Your CTAs

Ever felt that pang of frustration when you can't find something right in front of you? Just like a misplaced phone on your desk, your clients feel the same when they can't decipher the next step on your website or email. The solution? Powerful and clear calls to action (CTAs).
A Brief History of Alternative Investments (and the Current State of Play) September 20, 2023

A Brief History of Alternative Investments (and the Current State of Play)

The history of alternative investments is a story of diversification, innovation, and adaptation to changing financial landscapes. Alternative investments refer to a broad category of assets that extend beyond conventional investments like stocks, bonds, and cash. “Alts” have garnered increased interest over the years as investors seek new ways to boost portfolio returns, reduce risk,…
Urban Catalyst Floats Housing Instead Of Offices At Icon/Echo September 20, 2023

Urban Catalyst Floats Housing Instead Of Offices At Icon/Echo

Urban Catalyst is now considering adjusting plans for Icon/Echo by replacing the office component with more housing in Downtown San Jose, Santa Clara County. The plan was floated by the developer founder, Erik Hayden, and reported by George Avalos for the Bay Area News Group. If altered, Icon/Echo could create over a thousand units from the two-acre parcel.

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