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The Future of Net Lease Retail
Retail investors in 2025 face shifting market conditions, including tariff concerns, interest rate volatility, higher construction costs, and increased institutional competition. According to Michael...
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Sale-leasebacks emerge as a solid choice for stable returns
In the more mature US net lease market, sale-leaseback deals are an increasingly common method for corporates to raise capital to reinvest in their core business. That approach remains relatively...
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Financing Sustainable Real Estate Through Sale-leasebacks
Financing sustainable building upgrades can be a daunting and expensive endeavor for many businesses. The upfront costs associated with sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems and eco-friendly...All articles
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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...
Countdown to ICSC Las Vegas
ICSC Las Vegas, one of the largest tradeshows for the retail industry, is on the horizon with an expected 30,000 attendees eager to network and reconnect face-to-face with industry leaders and peers....
Navigating Net Lease Retail
Rising interest rates, increased cap rates, and sluggish deal activity created changes in the retail market over the past couple of years. Indeed, the bid-ask spread left many retail net lease deals...
Going Green for Earth Day
Real estate is one of the biggest CO2 emitters, with buildings accounting for 30-34% of global energy consumption. This makes it a critical sector in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions...
How Sale-Leasebacks Help PE Raise Capital in a Tight Market
Funding for growth, refinancing corporate debt, and merger and acquisition activities are top priorities for many private equity firms. A recent PwC report noted that 60% of CEOs plan to...
Charting a Path Forward
The CFO role has evolved over the years, expanding from its traditional financial focus to a broad range of strategic responsibilities. Today's CFOs wear many hats – from financial planning to...
Expectations for MIPIM 2024
MIPIM, the world's largest real estate conference, will get underway in Cannes next month with over 20,000 delegates expected to attend. As in years past, many will be looking for the conference to...