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If you were to survey small multifamily operators about what prevents them from growing their investment portfolios faster, the answer often centers around the availability (or lack thereof) of capital…
Owen Woolcock and Rajeev Ranade, partners at real estate investment firm Climate Core Capital, believe there is a reckoning coming to real estate values, and it has very little to…
Dallas, TX (March 18, 2024) - Waterford Property Company (Waterford), The Vistria Group (Vistria), and Northern Liberties, in partnership with the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation (DHFC), have announced the acquisition…
In the best of economic conditions, raising equity can be a daunting challenge for smaller real estate operators, but especially for members of historically under-represented communities (sometimes referred as “emerging…
The protracted under-investment in so many of America's secondary and tertiary cities has left many contemplating what alternative pathways exist to spark renewal at scale. In recent years, such efforts…
Jerome Bell is the Founder and CEO Rajj Investments, a residential fix and flip and multifamily development firm based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Vernon Beckford: Okay, Jerome. Thank you so…
Washington DC has historically been a lucrative market for multifamily landlords, especially those who could effectively navigate DC’s Housing Voucher Program. But whereas sweeping changes to the program have placed…
After a successful tenure at Brookfield Asset Management, real estate executive Damon Healey has launched Eternal Companies, a DC based investment firm focusing on acquiring and operating extended stay hotels…
Despite a near universal acknowledgement that re-introducing basic services is an essential step towards revitalizing urban communities, countless cities across upstate New York have struggled to attract the meaningful capital…
Dallas, TX (March 18, 2024) - Waterford Property Company (Waterford), The Vistria Group (Vistria), and Northern Liberties, in partnership with the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation (DHFC), have announced the acquisition…
Standard Real Estate Investments, an investment firm with offices in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., closed on the acquisition of Haven on Long Grove, a 416-unit naturally occurring affordable housing…
Standard Real Estate Investments Launches Workforce Housing Platform with 416-Unit Multifamily Acquisition. Standard Real Estate Investments, an investment firm with offices in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., closed on the…
In the best of economic conditions, raising equity can be a daunting challenge for smaller real estate operators, but especially for members of historically under-represented communities (sometimes referred as “emerging…
With every passing year, conversations around Qualified Opportunity Zones (“QOZ”) become more textured, especially as the composition of fund operators in the space evolve. This should come as no surprise,…
In ebullient economic cycles, when capital and good cheer is plentiful, the ease in structuring and managing investment partnerships can be taken for granted. But in more uncertain times like…
For many a sponsor and lender, 2023 was a year of disappointments. The sudden and sustained spikes in interest rates led by the Fed quickly brought a halt to the…
One of the ever-present considerations for emerging real estate operators and developers is whether the time has come to raise an investment fund. While the process of raising capital a…
Possibly the largest conference in the nation dedicated to real estate operators and developers of color, the 2023 DCRE Diversity in Real Estate Conference in NYC drew 650 in-person and…
In honor of Black History Month, we're showcasing five phenomenal CRE operators that are pushing boundaries in unique product categories and trailblazing in their respective areas of focus. We covered…
Vernon Beckford, CEO of Diversified Lending Solutions, illustrates the power of belief, connection, and self-advocacy in his journey. Supported since childhood, he embraced his role with purpose, leveraging relationships and confidence to propel his career. Personal milestones like husbandhood and fatherhood enriched his perspective, emphasizing purpose and responsibility. Vernon's story exemplifies the impact of self-belief, relationships, and advocating for one's worth in achieving fulfillment.
