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After several challenging years contending with the impacts of a global pandemic, the commercial real estate market finally seems to be healing. As noted in the latest Emerging Trends in Real Estate report from PwC and the Urban Land Institute, the Fed's 50-basis-point cut in September and subsequent 25-basis-point cut in November have generated some optimism in the CRE community that we are entering a new expansionary phase in the real estate cycle. Here are four of the top

As Climate Week NYC approaches, the spotlight on sustainability is brighter than ever. For companies across industries, the annual event underscores the urgent need to address climate change. The real estate sector, estimated to be responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, plays a critical role in advancing this worldwide effort. At W. P. Carey, we recognize our potential to drive meaningful impact in the fight against climate change through our extensive portfolio of over 1,200

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 make at least one acquisition in the next three years. The report further explains that lower levels of M&A activity during 2023 created “pent-up buyer demand” moving into the current year. However, tapping into capital isn’t always easy when it is locked in assets.  “It’s quite inefficient

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 platform to get deals done, attendees this year were more focused on getting a better understanding of the market and discussing challenges, solutions and opportunities for the year ahead – neatly summed in the slogan “survive to ’25.”  Here were three of the most prominent topics discussed. 

In today’s economic environment cash is king, and businesses both large and small are looking for ways to boost their cash flows. That’s why an increasing number of companies are monetizing their real estate to unlock otherwise illiquid capital through sale-leasebacks. Sale-leasebacks give companies the liquidity needed to address a number of strategic and financial initiatives and are growing in popularity. Here are three of the biggest factors motivating companies to pursue a sale-leaseback

In today’s fast-changing environment, CFOs are increasingly focused on transformation and strategically positioning their organization for future success. However, serious financial stressors are making that job difficult, as cash is more difficult to secure. To ensure their business is set up to succeed, CFOs are investigating alternative sources of capital.  One such alternative is a sale-leaseback, where a business sells its real estate to an investor for cash and simultaneously enters

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 from economists. For CFOs, this has meant a rapid increase in the cost of raw materials, manufacturing and overhead which significantly cuts into a businesses’ cash flows.  In addition, the US is currently in the midst of a labor shortage stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. This has forced CFOs

Driven by the economy reopening and increasing consumer demand, the US economy is experiencing the biggest surge in inflation in over a decade. The Fed expects higher-than-usual inflation to continue throughout the year, but believes it is transitory and will level off next year as supply chain bottlenecks caused by the pandemic resolve. Although inflation is often associated with negative factors such as higher prices for consumer goods and higher labor costs, corporate owner-occupiers can

"The first quarter of 2023 saw significant financial events continuing to cause stress in financial markets, with the Silicon Valley Bank's collapse and Credit Suisse's emergency takeover major contributors. Expected to compound the issue, there is over $2.5tn in commercial real estate debt which will mature in the next five years, with smaller regional U.S. banks holding 70% of outstanding loans to the CRE sector. Rising interest rates and reduced sales volumes will likely cause further

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 will calm the Federal Reserve’s zeal for future hikes, some companies are already availing themselves of an alternative capital source: the sale-leaseback.  In fact, the transaction type matched its 2019 peak in Q4 of 2021, and there are signs it may not be slowing. Zachary Pasanen,