Second Half Looks Better for Private Equity Deal Flow

GlobeSt.com, Aug. 31, 2022–Paul BergeronA slowdown in institutional real estate deals (those of $25 million or more) due to inflation and interest-rate volatility has private-equity investors poised to have “rosier …

Some Buyers Hunt for Opportune ‘Stressed’ Hotel Investments

Wealth Management Real Estate, Aug. 31, 2022–Bendix AndersonThere was no wave of COVID-induced distressed buying in the hospitality sector, but there may be some strategic opportunities to buy now.https://www.wealthmanagement.com/lodging-hotel/some-buyers-hunt-opportune-stressed-hotel-investments?

H1 Net Lease Volume Up Across Sectors: JLL

Commercial Property Executive, Aug. 22, 2022–Jackson ChenTransactions for the first half of 2022’s office, industrial and retail net leases were ahead of last year’s strong performance.https://www.commercialsearch.com/news/h1-net-lease-volume-up-across-all-sectors-jll/

Rents Stabilize: Top Metro Areas Most and Least Affordable For Renters

BankRate.com, Aug. 22, 2022–Rubin CaginalpWhile the growth in rents has stabilized, the average still surpassed $2,000 in July, according to Zillow’s Observed Rent Index.https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/rental-affordability-index/

REITs Post Record-High FFO, NOI in Second Quarter

Connect CRE, Aug. 16, 2022–Paul BubnyReal estate investment trusts posted record-high funds from operations as they navigate ongoing interest rate increases and high inflation, according to second-quarter data from the …

Garden Apartments Remain Favored Among Multifamily Buyers

Wealth Management Real Estate, Aug 10, 2022–Bendix AndersonCap rates on suburban garden apartments fell below rates for mid-rise and high-rise multifamily properties during the second quarter, according to recent data …

Mortgage Bankers Association Renews DC Lease

Commercial Observer, Aug. 9, 2022–Keith LoriaThe national association representing the real estate finance industry has renewed its 34,560-square-foot office lease at 1919 M Street NW in Dupont Circle through 2035. …