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Keeping Up with Industrial in a ‘Wildcard’ Year
Uncertainty around interest rates, slowed transactional volumes, and a future of unknowns has left investors in the industrial sector watching trends closely. “This year has been a bit of a...![Photo of building blocks that spell REIT](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2024/06/18/Blog_06182024_Blog_Photo.jpg?itok=HflhA-5H)
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The Power of REITs
Inflation, interest rate volatility and market dynamics have shaken the foundations of standard investment models. As a result, investors are looking for avenues that promise long-term growth and...![Photo of attendees at ICSC Las Vegas](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2024/06/04/Blog_06042024_Blog_Card.jpg?itok=LT_xINZh)
‘We’re Bullish On Net Lease Retail’
Investors are flocking to the net lease sector anew as the Fed pauses its rate actions and cap rates stabilize, W. P. Carey’s Michael Fitzgerald told GlobeSt. GlobeSt's Holly Amaya spoke with...All articles
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Looking into the Crystal Ball
2023 was undoubtedly a challenging year for the net lease sector. High inflation, rising interest rates and other economic uncertainty caused a notable decrease in overall transaction volume, sparking...![Top Tenants - Apotex](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2024/04/17/3.%20Apotex%20%20-%20Top%20Tenants.jpg?itok=4Q04gWO-)
What to Expect When Selling to W. P. Carey
W. P. Carey is a leading global real estate investment company, specializing in the acquisition of operationally critical, single-tenant properties in Europe and North America. With ...![Industrial facility ceiling lights](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2024/03/28/Blog_12212023_3.jpg?itok=_8SlID1o)
The Benefits of LED Lighting for Commercial Real Estate Tenants
As environmental concerns become prominent in today’s market and green initiatives drive corporate decisions for investors and consumers, businesses are focused on reducing their carbon footprint....![A large warehouse with multiple forklifts in motion](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2024/04/11/Blog_12202023_Where%20will%20net%20lease%20go%20in%202024.jpg?itok=nRANmO9c)
Where Will Net Lease Go in 2024?
In 2023, higher debt costs, a looming $2 trillion-plus wave of corporate debt coming due and other economic uncertainty have clouded the CRE outlook. And while the net lease sector, with its low risk...![Compass pointing to success](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2024/03/29/Blog_11072023_3.jpg?itok=_99erb8X)
From Risk to Resilience
Today, one thing you can count on is constant change. CFOs are steering companies through the murky waters of uncertainty, tasked with a long list of responsibilities that extend from financial...![Expo Real building](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2024/03/29/Blog_10162023_3.jpg?itok=tGqTlFNi)
A Focus on the Future
The mood at this year’s EXPO Real was understandably somber. Investment volumes across Europe are down significantly and uncertainty around the future of interest rates prevails. While typically a...![Hands shake above a jigsaw puzzle with a city skyline sitting on top](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2024/04/11/Blog_10172023_Tips%20for%20ensuring%20a%20succussful%20sale-leaseabck.jpg?itok=rd9Udirr)
Tips for Ensuring a Successful Sale-Leaseback
A “great tool in really uncertain times,” the sale-leaseback can give immediate access to capital and minimize debt market exposure during uneasy economic periods. But for many looking to utilize it,...![Wooden blocks](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2024/03/29/BlogPhotos_KMReq_112020232.jpg?itok=-UlR5FEA)
Private Equity and Sale-leasebacks: Choosing the Perfect Partner
Private equity-backed deal volume has hit its lowest point in four years. Unsurprisingly, the biggest factor contributing to this decline is the high cost of debt due to rising interest rates,...![storage facilities](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2024/03/29/Blog_08022023_3.jpg?itok=31Iuld9n)