The Reshaping of U.S. Real Estate by Wall Street’s REIT Giants

The U.S. real estate investment market is currently managed by real estate investment trusts (REITs) that oversee a staggering $4.5 trillion worth of global real estate assets. These tax-friendly funds are widely offered to retail investors on Wall Street. KKR, a prominent private equity firm, is a major player in the REIT industry. Their real …

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Protecting Your Money: Insights from the Experts

One of the primary drivers behind the impact of mortgage rate increases on renters is the surge in rental demand, according to Oliver Knight, head of residential development research at real estate firm Knight Frank. Oscar Wong | Moment | Getty Images LONDON — Mortgage rates in Britain are skyrocketing, leading many to question their …

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The top 5 U.S. metropolitan areas with the highest single-family rental prices

Downtown Los Angeles. TheCrimsonRibbon | Getty Images 5 U.S. metro areas with highest monthly rents These U.S. metropolitan real estate markets had the highest median single-family monthly rents during the second quarter of 2023: Los Angeles; Long Beach, California; Anaheim, California: $4,984 San Diego; Carlsbad, California: $4,862 Naples, Florida; Immokalee, Florida; Marco Island, Florida: $4,821 …

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Mayors along the East Coast advocate for increased conversions from offices to apartments

Mayors in cities across the United States are seeking to relax regulations that impede the conversion of office spaces into residential properties. Some cities are even offering attractive tax incentives to developers who take on the task of constructing new housing units. During a news conference in December 2022, Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed …

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