Insights from CRE Analyst

Long-form articles and research into critical CRE trends and topics

Insights from CRE Analyst

Long-form articles and research into critical CRE trends and topics

 

15 Lessons from Bob Faith: Building Greystar into a $250B Giant

15 Lessons from Bob Faith: Building Greystar into a $250B Giant

15 Lessons from Bob Faith: Building Greystar into a $250B Giant

June 25, 2025

Why Opportunistic Real Estate Outperformed Core Since 2021

Why Opportunistic Real Estate Outperformed Core Since 2021

Why Opportunistic Real Estate Outperformed Core Since 2021

June 25, 2025

Six Opportunistic CRE Strategies from Brookfield and Oaktree

Six Opportunistic CRE Strategies from Brookfield and Oaktree

Six Opportunistic CRE Strategies from Brookfield and Oaktree

June 23, 2025

Is Infrastructure Investment Outshining Real Estate?

Is Infrastructure Investment Outshining Real Estate?

Real estate vs. infrastructure: Are big-ticket infrastructure investments pulling dollars away from traditional real estate sectors?

Brookfield delivered this primer to a pension fund last year, which sheds light on the investment opportunities emerging at the intersection of real estate and infrastructure.
 

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