Podcasts Ranger Global’s Todd Voigt Sees Buying Opportunities for REITs Amid Market Volatility Voigt says REITs have the advantage of strong balance sheets and access to equity. 05/02/2024 Image
Video Stout’s Jason Easterly on Navigating Challenges Around Scarcity of Transaction Data Easterly also discusses market health, valuation hurdles, and future prospects. 04/15/2024 Image
Video Green Street Says Transaction Fluidity Hindered by Elevated Debt Costs, Pricing Disparities Green Street’s Bayle Smith says Fed action later this year may alleviate current challenges. 04/05/2024 Image
Video REIT M&A Activity Reflecting Uncertainty About Interest Rates, Bid-Ask Gap Legal expert Robin Panovka says private equity may return if rates continue to moderate. 04/04/2024 Image
Podcasts Stability of Underlying Property Sector Trends is Key to Real Estate Deal Activity: PwC PwC’s Tim Bodner says creative financing options are emerging as traditional sources remain hesitant. 07/06/2023 Image
Video Venable Partner Says Shareholder Engagement is “Absolutely Critical” Venable’s Michael Schiffer also stresses importance of understanding core business risks. 04/11/2023 Image
Video Alston & Bird Partner Sees Potential for More Innovative REIT Bond Products, Preferred Stock in 2023 Michael Kessler also says M&A conditions remain favorable. 03/09/2023 Image
Nareit Developments University of California to Invest $4 Billion in BREIT Through Strategic Partnership The University of California and Blackstone agreed to form a $4 billion strategic partnership, a move that is expected to provide Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust with increased balance sheet flexibility and capital. 01/10/2023 Image
Podcasts Real Estate Deal Activity Focusing More on Experiential-Oriented Sectors PwC’s Tim Bodner says deal activity in public REIT segment likely to be episodic. 07/22/2022 Image
Video REIT M&A Likely to Continue Through 2022 Capital One Securities’ Chris Lucas says transactions should be more focused on public to private, with more cash buyouts this year. 04/19/2022 Image
Video 2021 Was a ‘Blockbuster Year’ for REIT Capital EY’s Chris Johnston says despite the COVID environment, more than $125 billion of new debt and equity was raised. 04/15/2022 Image
Video Preparation Key to Potential Shareholder Activism Venable’s Jim Hanks said boards should have a rights plan to prepare for hostile tender offers; and a classified board to prepare for a hostile proxy contest. 04/14/2022 Image