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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...
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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...
‘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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Retail Revitalization: Key Takeaways from ICSC Las Vegas
After a two-year hiatus, ICSC Las Vegas – one of the largest conventions for the retail industry – made its big comeback with over 22,000 attendees getting together to discuss the opportunities and...
Three Strategic Uses of Sale-leaseback Capital for CFOs
There are several reasons businesses of all sizes may choose to monetize their owned real estate through a sale-leaseback. A sale-leaseback is an effective financing tool to unlock seemingly illiquid...
Five Benefits of Sale-leasebacks Over Traditional Debt Financing
In today’s economic environment, having access to capital is crucial in order to maintain ongoing operations and invest in growth. However, with interest rates rising, traditional debt financing is...
What to Know When Leveraging Sale-leasebacks to Finance M&A
The global M&A market experienced record activity in 2021, topping $5 trillion for the first time as unprecedented dry powder, a low cost of capital and demand for inorganic growth...
The Return to Cannes: Takeaways from MIPIM 2022
Following a pandemic-induced hiatus, MIPIM, Europe’s largest real estate event of the year, finally returned to the idyllic city of Cannes. More than 20,000 attendees eagerly came out to meet in...
Fighting Back Against Inflation with Real Estate
Inflation is at its highest point in 40 years. The consumer price index – a key indicator of inflation – rose 7.5% in the 12 months ending in January, far surpassing initial predictions...
W. P. Carey's Approach to Sustainability
Net Lease REITs are unique because our tenants typically retain operational control of the property. This structure has enormous benefits for both landlord and tenant. The landlord is not...
Commercial Lease Types Explained: Find the Best Lease for Your Business
People who are relatively new to leasing commercial real estate often mistakenly think it is similar to a residential lease on a house or apartment. In fact, commercial leases are quite different and...