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Real estate firms are raising billions in debt and equity. Here’s why
As the economy starts to re-open, real estate players are hungry for cash. On Tuesday, CoStar said it would...
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Pols take aim at private equity with plan to tax mezz debt
A new bill seeks to raise money for public housing while bringing more transparency to the complex world of...
BNY Mellon faces suit over foreclosures from the housing crash
Bank of New York Mellon faces a reckoning from residential foreclosure cases in New York that date back to...
One way for NYC to get out of $252.5 billion debt: stop most construction projects
New York City must cut down on capital projects and employee benefits to emerge from its $252 billion debt...
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Kevin O’Leary’s advice on home mortgages
The ABC “Shark Tank” host has one message for American homeowners: “Debt is evil.” His advice to everyone is...
Weekend Edition
Why UK construction giant Carillion declared bankruptcy
A crisis in the U.K.’s construction industry came to a head this week: construction giant Carillion declared bankruptcy this...
A crowded market and development glut are making lenders think twice
From the November issue: The glut of commercial real estate loans that closed in New York City before the financial...
Private fund managers shift from equity deals to debt
Private real estate funds raised near-record levels of capital in 2016, as the industry saw a noticeable shift away...
Madison Realty Capital debt fund raises $695M
Madison Realty Capital closed off its latest debt fund after raising $695 million – “substantially exceeding” an initial goal...
Property owners in NYC and other prime markets drive debt repayment
As 10-year debt from the peak years of the housing boom comes due, landlords are paying off a larger...