Abbe Franchot Borok was named managing director and head of U.S. debt at BentallGreenOak, a new position.

Demand for real estate investments showed resilience in 2020 despite the global coronavirus pandemic, as investors sought to diversify.

New real estate managers are spinning off properties into new vehicles, giving them capital and a track record.

Ryan Krauch was named executive managing director at USAA Real Estate and will oversee the development of strategic initiatives.

The majority of international investors surveyed intend to increase their investment in U.S. real estate in the next three to five years.

CBRE Global Investors appointed two executives as part of an expansion of its credit platform.

Joanna Tano was named head of research at BMO Real Estate Partners, replacing Sue Bjorkegren, who has retired.

Global money managers raised about $150 billion in new capital for non-listed real estate in 2020, down significantly from 2019 levels.

Two Sigma is starting a group to invest in private real estate as it seeks to expand its data-science expertise into non-public markets.

BentallGreenOak closed its third European value-added fund, which largely invests in logistics assets, at $2.3 billion.

James S. Corl joined Cohen & Steers as an executive vice president to head the REIT manager's new private real estate business.

Australian real estate manager Centuria made an off-market takeover bid for Primewest, in a deal that would create a $12 billion firm.

Industrial properties could occupy a larger slice of asset owners’ portfolios due to huge investor interest.

Tracy Jones was named head of fund operations and debt finance at real estate manager AEW.

EQT has agreed to acquire real estate investment manager Exeter Property Group in a $1.8 billion deal.

Global real estate is set to attract about $78.9 billion in investments this year, with European real estate set to gain the lion's share.

Patron Capital closed its most recent real estate fund, Patron Capital LP VI, at $1 billion.

Brookfield Asset Management has offered to acquire the stake in Brookfield Property Partners it doesn't already own for $5.9 billion.

CPPIB and Sydney-based logistics developer LOGOS Group announced the establishment of their second Jakarta-focused joint venture.

A massive distressed investment opportunity is coming — mainly in real estate and other sectors pummeled by the COVID-19 recession.

Aberdeen Standard Investments signed a deal to take an initial 60% stake in real estate investment firm Tritax Management.

Aksia executives are working to reduce conflicts of interest with clients as it seeks to expand.

AllianceBernstein launched a European commercial real estate debt business by taking a minority stake in Lacarne Capital.

Discussions of social issues and diversity were front and center at recent industry conferences.

Managers are again buying single-family homes to rent, but assembling portfolios is harder because there aren't as many foreclosures.