The commercial property market needs to focus less on cosmetic changes to properties and more to legitimate energy efficiency and sustainability.
The newly listed asset manager acquired the Chicago-based net lease specialist for $1.6bn. Oak Street says the deal paves the way for further growth.
Market participants foresee some potential integrational and operational issues when lenders step away from LIBOR on December 31.
The firm is considering select deals in the office and hospitality sectors.
The firm has ambitious plans for its multifamily portfolio.
The city's rapidly expanding suburbs merit new development after a banner year of activity, the company believes.
The Texas city is the fastest-growing US metropolitan area, with surging demand for apartment properties.
Private real estate investors can expect the Chinese developer to offload some of its better-quality assets but should not anticipate any major fire sales.
The firm also recently launched a commercial loan product targeting stable situations.
The firm is buying excess condo inventory in New York and Silicon Valley.