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Earlier this month, Europe’s largest real estate trade show EXPO Real returned in Munich. Nearly 40,000 attendees gathered to network and discuss trends, innovation and opportunities in the real estate market. Traditionally, EXPO is a place “where deals get done” but given the current challenges in the macroeconomic environment attendees were more focused on understanding where the market is heading into 2023. Here were three of the most prominent topics discussed.

As retail investors and operators convene in Las Vegas for ICSC, the conversation around net lease retail feels both familiar and different. Familiar, because the net lease retail market continues to demonstrate resilience and stability. Different, because the drivers shaping today’s retail real estate decisions are evolving—creating new opportunities for operators and investors alike. From rising sale-leaseback activity tied to M&A, to more intentional approaches around store size and

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-person and discuss the most prevalent topics and issues impacting the real estate sector. During my experience at the four-day event, the following major themes unsurprisingly dominated most of the conversations: rising interest rates and inflation, the conflict in Ukraine and ESG. Here’s my take on how

2025 marked a turning point for the net lease real estate market, driven by three defining trends: interest rate relief, cap rate stabilization and an increased focus on mission-critical assets. Together, these forces shaped real estate investor strategies and helped restore confidence in the market. Here’s an overview of each: Interest Rate Relief Sparked Market Activity The Federal Reserve’s late-2024 rate cuts reignited momentum across the market. Lower borrowing costs helped narrow

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 attracted attention from new investors – with the net lease share of all commercial real estate investment activity rising 14.7% in 2020. While it has historically not been viewed as one of the major food groups in commercial investments, this perception is changing as more capital continues

Real estate, one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions, accounts for approximately 37% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. This makes it a critical sector in the global effort to combat climate change. Fortunately, there are many solutions available to help reduce the carbon footprint of real estate, and one of the most impactful is solar power. This article discusses key benefits of installing solar panels for CRE occupiers. Save

Corporate operators and private equity sponsors are increasingly using sale-leasebacks in their capital strategies, whether to fund acquisitions, manage costs, or improve their balance sheet position. When companies own significant real estate, this structure provides access to the full property value without disrupting operations, says Zachary Pasanen, managing director and co-head of North American investments at W. P. Carey. "Companies often have significant capital tied up in real estate,

REITs are working to find a seat at the table as active buyers for commercial real estate property as the transaction market regains momentum. One sign that REITs are positioning to take advantage of buying opportunities is a recent flurry of equity raising. Five REITs went to the market with secondary offerings in February, raising a combined $1.3 billion.  W. P. Carey Inc. (NYSE: WPC) raised $496.8 million Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT) raised $350

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 stuck in negotiations. “There was a time when buyers and sellers found themselves pretty far apart, trying to find a way to meet in the middle,” says Michael Fitzgerald, executive director and head of US retail at W. P. Carey. “During 2023, we saw volume slowdowns of traditionally marketed sale

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, which has made private equity deals more expensive.  As a result of the challenging capital environment, PE firms are turning to sale-leasebacks as part of their financing strategy. In a sale-leaseback, private equity firms can sell their portfolio company real estate to an investor for cash