Since Donald Trump has been elected as the president, something incredible has happened with shares of real estate investment trusts (REITs). Trump has assured to lower taxes and concentrate on pro-business policies, raising expectations among investors that the economic expansion will continue — and maybe even accelerate. Although with rising interest rates and slowing fundamentals
Will a Trump Presidency Start a US Real Estate Gold Rush?
January 3, 2017 by
With the inauguration of Donald J. Trump right around the corner, there’s been a lot of negativity surrounding what some call “controversial” policies he’s proposed for his administration. Here’s a more positive and realistic view.
The New Assisted Living Facility Business Model
May 18, 2015 by
Most astute real estate investors are aware of the outstanding opportunity that assisted living facilities offer for decades to come as 79 million baby boomers continue retiring at the rate of 10,000 per day. The frustration is that building or purchasing a fully developed facility can easily cost more than $20 million. Sure, you can
Real Estate Investing Through REITs
August 1, 2013 by
It doesn’t matter if the real estate market is heading up, down, or sideways. There are always ways to make money in real estate. One way is through professional investors, and the safest way to do this is through something known as REITs
6 Real Estate Stocks You Should Be Watching
February 13, 2013 by
Looking at The Dividend Channel this morning, cherry picking stocks with noted insider buying activity is one way investors can boost dividend yields. We took a look at the most active and profitable of real estate (REIT) stocks to preview some investment potential deserving of note. A big question for many trusts will be whether or not each can stay competitive with the FED at buying up mortgage instruments.
Canadian REIT NorthWest Announces Over-allotment Buyout
January 15, 2013 by
The NorthWest International Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSXV: MOB.UN 2.24) has announced exercising their option to purchase over-allotted shares of their equity offering. The purchase at $2 per price of the 850,900 units remaining puts the purchase at $1.7 million.
Construction of Toronto Premium Outlets Begins on April 25th
April 11, 2012 by
Simon Property Group, Inc, and Callaway Real Estate Investment Trust has announced that the construction of Canada’s first upscale outlet center will begin on April 25 with a ground breaking ceremony, with the first phase of the 500,000 ft.² center due to open by the summer of next year.
Commercial Real Estate Sales Decline in Asia Pacific in Q2, But Not in Australia
September 16, 2011 by
Investors in the Asia-Pacific region were more cautious during the second quarter, but it’s thought this is mainly due to short-term weaker market sentiment rather than any fundamental long-term change, according to a report from Alternative Ownership Conference Hotels and Resorts-Asia Pacific (AOCAP). The decline of 39% from Q1 to Q2 follows the earthquake and
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Single Tenant Dollar General Property
September 12, 2011 by
The Boulder Group has just completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Dollar General property in Grovetown, GA for $987,000. The building, which encompasses 9100 ft.² and is located on a 1.32 acre parcel, has been leased to Dollar General on a long-term basis. The seller was a private developer based in Georgia,
Real Estate Transactions Rise for Medical Office Buildings
August 1, 2011 by
According to the latest edition of Healthcare Real Estate Insight newsletter, real estate transactions for medical office buildings and outpatient developments are on the increase. The Minneapolis-based publication gives details of 10 inpatient projects, 11 medical office building sales transactions, and a number of new outpatient developments. Some of the transactions are huge, including plans
