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Blackstone Fund Closes at $1.3B

The fund made its first sale in December 2014 and attracted a broad base of investors from around the world.

Forbes Names Yardi to Best 100 Cloud Companies List

The list, which is topped by Slack, Dropbox and DocuSign, recognizes companies for their financial growth and excellence as reflected by customers and peers.

AR Global Non-Traded REITs to Merge in $1.4B Deal

Once combined, the retail-focused portfolio will comprise 494 properties in 39 states with a total of 20.8 million square feet.

Economy Watch: Economic Activity Grows Modestly, But Wages Are Up

The Fed’s latest Beige Book reported only moderate economic growth nationally, but commercial real estate activity is up in most districts.

Kimco Goes Solo with 4-Property Portfolio

The company shelled out almost $171 million for the 85 percent joint venture stake.

Why Lenders Must Account for Mall Trends

By Chris Nebenzahl, Senior Analyst, Yardi Matrix: While changing consumer trends are greatly impacting retailers, institutions that finance retail properties also need to take heed.

Charting the Uncharted: Brexit’s Impact on U.S. Markets

By Bradley Ross, Vice President, Calmwater Capital: Just how much of a change is projected for investment in the U.S. debt and property markets?

PACE Financing: Keeping Green Building in the Black

By Anne Alexander, Of Counsel, Pircher, Nichols & Meeks: Demand is growing for this public-private energy efficiency financing option. Here’s why.

Net Lease Dollar Store Supply Moves Cap Rates Higher

By Randy Blankstein, President, The Boulder Group: Why this specialty sector will continue to realize demand and remain attractive to investors.