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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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Appeal of Industrial Sale-leaseback Transactions
Let’s start with the foundation: if you’re unfamiliar with the term sale-leaseback, you should go here- The Ins And Outs Of Sale-Leasebacks| W. P. Carey. For a more focused explanation relating