Saturday, January 15, 2022

Time Magazine: Washington's Proposed Rules to Protect Investors Could Widen the Wealth Gap

By SIMON CONSTABLE

The Securities and Exchange Commission is pushing for significant changes in how private funded companies operate and who can invest in them, the agency said this week. The proposed changes probably won’t benefit rank and file American investors but will likely help people who are already rich get even wealthier. Read more here.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

CityWire: Is commercial real estate really such an illiquid asset?

By SIMON CONSTABLE

One of the common worries about making direct investments in real estate is the concern that the money can be locked up for years at a time. Now, New York-based fintech company Cadre is changing that.

The company has created a secondary market which pairs investors who wish to exit Cadre estate deals mid-cycle with eager buyers. See more here.

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CityWire: How Austin keeps its cool with real estate investors

By SIMON CONSTABLE 

Austin is more than the Live Music Capital of the World.

The Texas capitol has become a preferred place to live and work, experts say. For these reasons, among others, it has earned a top place in the heart of some savvy real estate investors. In fact, the outlook for Austin’s metropolitan area is so good that commercial real estate expert Cadre includes it in the “Cadre 15,” their top U.S. real estate markets with the strongest potential for risk-adjusted returns. See more here.

Downtown Austin Texas

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CityWire: Charlotte, NC, Full of real estate charm

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

There’s a lot more to Charlotte N.C. than southern charm when it comes to direct investments in real estate.

Low-cost living, favorable demographics, and a slew of employment opportunities have transformed the city into a magnet for businesses, residents, and savvy real estate investors. See more here.


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