Real Estate
S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index Posts 1.9% Annual Gain as Real Values Fall
S&P Dow Jones Indices released the July 2026 results for the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Indices on September 29, 2026, reporting a 1.9% annual gain in the U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, which covers all nine U.S. census divisions, up…
Blackstone’s BXREX Program Completes First 1031 DST Offering
Blackstone Real Estate announced on September 21, 2026, the full subscription of its first Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) offering, a structure designed for commercial real estate owners seeking to reinvest sale proceeds into another “like-kind” property through a 1031 exchange…
Apollo Funds to Sell Roughly 30% of Miller Homes to Daiwa House
Apollo Global Management announced on September 17, 2026 that Apollo-managed funds have agreed to sell an approximately 30% minority stake in Miller Homes to Daiwa House. The Apollo funds will remain the controlling shareholder in the UK housebuilder following the…
Digital Realty and Rönesans Form Data Center Joint Venture in Türkiye
On September 14, 2026, Digital Realty and Rönesans Infrastructure announced the formation of a strategic joint venture to develop and operate data centers across Türkiye, beginning with a campus in Ankara designed to support more than 22 megawatts of carrier-neutral…
First-Time Home Buyers Hit Record Age of 40
The National Association of REALTORS released its highly anticipated 2025 Housing Profile report, revealing some stark contrasts in the market. The document shows a growing divide between the wealthy and middle class and helps to shed light on what’s driving…
Is a Decline in Tourism Triggering a U.S. Housing Crash?
As tourism continues to slow in the US, there are many who see reason for concern. Key factors, such as a flood of short-term housing entering the market, have analysts worried. The tourism sector is a billion-dollar industry that helps…
Top Fintech Stocks Fueling HEI and Lending Growth
The financial world is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation—fueled not just by consumer demand, but by a surge in fintech innovation. From Home Equity Investments (HEIs) to lightning-fast digital lending platforms, new financial products are shaking up industries once…
How AI Is Revolutionizing Digital Lending
The lending industry is undergoing a rapid and irreversible transformation. Gone are the days when borrowers had to wade through paperwork, wait weeks for approvals, or sit across desks from bank managers. Today, the lending process is increasingly digital, faster,…
How HEIs Let You Tap Into Home Value Without Debt
For most homeowners, their house is their biggest financial asset—but it’s also one of the least liquid. While it may grow in value over time, that wealth often stays locked away unless the homeowner sells or takes out a loan.…
Top 5 Healthcare REITs to Invest in as the U.S. Population Ages (2026)
Aging as an Investment Theme As the population is aging, so are the requirements for more medical treatments. This can be a winning long-term theme for investors, as the aging of the baby boomer generation—born between 1946 and 1964—is a…
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Andy Zhao, Co-founder and CEO of Ark7 – Interview Series
Fractional real estate investing has the potential to transform how retail and institutional investors alike engage with the property market. Where traditional real estate investing often requires substantial capital and involves significant management responsibilities, fractional ownership provides investors with the…
5 Best Real Estate ETFs to Invest In
Disruptive technologies like AI and EVs have the potential to pay sizable dividends for those who can clearly foresee their future contributions to society. However, investing in these forward-thinking sectors is not for everyone. There remains a need for more…
How to Buy Cayman Islands Real Estate With Crypto
Buying real estate in the Cayman Islands using crypto represents a modern approach to investing in one of the most serene and financially advantageous locales worldwide. Known for its crystal-clear beaches, robust financial services, and favorable tax laws, the Cayman…
What is Passive Real Estate Investing and How Does it Work?
Passive real estate investing is a simple yet intriguing approach to bolstering one’s portfolio. The practice, which continues to grow in popularity with new technologies, involves strategically investing capital in either residential or commercial real estate while simultaneously handing off…
Investing in Real Estate in 2024? EquityMultiple Shares Market Insights
EquityMultiple is a company that describes itself as sitting “at the intersection of real estate capital markets and the needs of individual self-directed investors”. With that in mind, the company has recently released a whitepaper titled ‘Market Perspectives & the…
