Real estate as an asset class requires constant attention to ever-changing variables. Implementing a defined, analytical, yet flexible asset management process within your family office’s direct investment function is critical to ensure your portfolio is positioned to meet intended goals.
Often, families execute wealth transfer planning strategies without fully considering what wealth and family legacy means to them—particularly the importance of defining and sharing their associated social, economic, and philanthropic values. In this interview, two advisors examine the value of family education and the critical role advisors play i...
Because of losses in catastrophe-prone areas and other hard market factors, insurance carriers have pulled back the amount of insurance they’ll offer. Despite the hard market, real estate owners and operators that have well-maintained properties and who are prepared for catastrophes will have an advantage. Overall, the formula for a better insuranc...
Inflation has started to take hold in key areas of the market which will have an impact on how real estate investors should view their current and prospective investments. Parsing through the inflation data, there are four causes of inflation that are pertinent to various stakeholders in real estate—from occupiers and users to developers and invest...
When evaluating Family Enterprise Advisors, you need to feel confident in the advisor’s competency, objectivity, and responsiveness to your needs. Giving someone access to the most significant parts of your life can be challenging, which is why following four key tips will help with your advisor selection and choose a trustworthy advisor you can re...
Large transactions have increased as real estate megafunds place bets across real estate sectors and investors bet their capital on the operational knowledge of seasoned fund managers. But it’s not all about megafunds—middle market funds will also be taking advantages of opportunities in the marketplace where rates are normalizing and repricing is ...