Pensions
National Pension Service of Korea Wagers Offices, Hotels Will Recover
The world’s third largest pension fund placed a $1 billion bet on public global real estate with asset manager Russell Investments.
Tag: REITs
Alternatives
GIC Snaps Up Logistics Assets in India, UK
The Singapore sovereign wealth fund entered two joint ventures this month to acquire and develop warehouses and distribution centers in major commercial hubs.
Warehouses and Data Centers, Market Favorites, Have Downsides
These real estate investments are pandemic investor front-runners, with high returns. But Wall Street euphoria masks weaknesses that can make the long term more chancy.
Will Climate Change’s Rising Seas Drown Real Estate, Insurance?
Investments in them could end up in Davy Jones’ locker if the ocean swallows the coastlines.
Why Offices, Abandoned as a Virus Risk, Will Be Back
If the health hazards are resolved, look for a reverse exodus. That’ll benefit battered office REITs.
Why the Worst Is Over for Mortgage-Backed Securities, Maybe
MBS, which got flattened in March, are on the mend, but some warning signs linger. Like, what if the recession caves the housing market?
Gimme Shelter? How to Make Costly Housing More Affordable
Amid soaring rents, with home buying unimaginable for many, some real estate investors are trying to tackle the problem.
Market Moves
Investors Put Out Welcome Mat for Hospitality Real Estate
Onetime niche sector has been attracting investor interest in recent years.
Bounteous Apartment Growth Soon Will Wilt
The millennials are big renters, but the next generation, Gen Y, won't provide as many work-force entrants. So multi-family housing investments aren’t great long-term.
The Malls Get Mauled: Will Retail Real Estate Recover?
While stores are closing like crazy, courtesy of Amazon, what remains after the shakeout should be a decent investment.