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Where Net Lease is Heading

With financing options restricted by interest rate uncertainty, corporate real estate sellers have been turning to sale-leasebacks. It’s easy to see why: these deals offer liquidity and immediacy. For...
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Why Net Lease Continues to Draw Investors

The net lease retail sector continues to outperform despite changing interest rates, with a growing number of retailers expanding their footprints or developing new properties against a “compelling”...
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Retail's Latest Transformation Has Investors Watching

Retail has been the commercial real estate chameleon, changing and adapting with the times, including the rise of e-commerce and COVID-19. The post-pandemic rebirth of the sector has made major...
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It's Sale-Leaseback's Time to Shine

The current capital environment has tested the adaptability of many companies, as increasing interest rates have made the cost of capital rise uncomfortably. And while it’s unknown if recent events...
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Sail Through Inflationary Headwinds with Net Lease REITs

Experts are sounding the alarm bells regarding an impending recession due to sustained inflation, rising interest rates and conflict in Europe. As a result, some investors are questioning whether...
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Project Management Teams Deliver Big Value for Tenants

There’s no question that the current real estate development market is challenging. Inflation remains at its highest level in 40 years, interest rates are projected to keep rising and supply-chain...
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Benefits of Green Leasing for Net Lease REITs

The real estate industry continues to face increased scrutiny regarding climate-related disclosures from many different stakeholders, including investors and regulatory agencies. As the SEC finalizes...
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Inflation Pumps the Case for Sale-Leasebacks

Money isn't worth as much these days, but it's not getting any cheaper for businesses seeking growth. Facing 40-year-high inflation, the Federal Reserve has gone from 25- to 50- to 75-bp rate...
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The Institutionalization of Net Lease

The net lease market has become a hunting ground for investors looking for low-maintenance assets and long-term, predictable cash flows. The stability of the asset type during times of uncertainty has...