Fed Cuts Rates by 50 Basis Points, Signaling Economic Confidence

First Rate Reduction Since 2020 Marks Policy Shift The Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis point rate cut on September 18, 2024, lowering the target range to 4.75% to 5%. This marks the first reduction since March 2020, indicating a significant shift in monetary policy. The decision, detailed in the FOMC statement, comes as the […]

“The Time Has Come” Fed Signals Rate Cuts and the Real Estate Industry Takes Notice

In a pivotal announcement at the Federal Reserve’s annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled a significant shift in monetary policy. “The time has come for policy to adjust,” Powell stated, marking a transition that could have far-reaching implications for the real estate investment landscape. The Fed’s New Playbook Powell’s statement […]

The $929 Billion Commercial Real Estate Debt Wave and Rise of Rescue Capital

Key Insights: Commercial Real Estate Approaches $929 Billion Debt Maturity In 2024, the commercial real estate industry is facing a debt wave of massive proportions. According to data from Newmark, an astounding $929 billion in commercial real estate loans will mature this year. This huge volume of maturing debt presents an unprecedented challenge for property […]

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Potential September Cut

The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at 5.25% to 5.5% on Wednesday but hinted at a possible rate cut in September. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that a rate reduction “could be on the table” at the next meeting – signaling a potential shift to a more dovish stance. The Fed’s statement indicated […]

Redemption Requests & Rising Interest Rates: Navigating Challenges for Mid-Sized Funds

Today’s commercial real estate market, it’s not just small-mid sized funds that are facing significant liquidity challenges due to high investor redemption requests and rising interest rates.Starwood Capital Group’s $10 billion Starwood Real Estate Income Trust (SREIT) is a prominent example, having nearly exhausted its $1.6 billion line of credit and limited redemptions since 2022.  […]

KYC/AML for Real Estate Sponsors

The importance of compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations cannot be overstated in the Real Estate Investment Management industry. But what makes these regulations so pivotal, and how does failing to comply impact your business? As we peel back the layers of regulatory requirements and their implications, we also introduce […]

Elevating Our Commitment to Security: InvestNext Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance

Introduction and Announcement Update: As of February 20, 2024, we are now SOC 2 Type 2 Certified. Read what that means here. InvestNext is proud to announce our latest milestone in our continuous journey toward providing unparalleled security, trust, and reliability: as of February 20, 2024, we have achieved SOC 2 Type 2 compliance.  This milestone is […]

InvestNext Celebrates Major Milestone With SOC 2 Compliance!

A Big Step Forward in Our Continuous Journey Toward Enhanced Security, Trust, and Reliability. Introduction and Announcement DETROIT, November 14, 2023— InvestNext is thrilled to announce another significant milestone in our commitment to data security and trust: as of October 27, 2023, we have achieved SOC 2 Type 1 compliance. This accomplishment underscores our dedication […]

Startups In Commercial Real Estate

Up-Front Costs Ever wish you didn’t have to spend so much up-front to build out a great office in the commercial real estate sector? This month we’re highlighting an InvestNext customer, Solid Space, a startup that helps office tenants turn out-of-pocket build-out costs into easy monthly payments – just like paying for software. This new […]