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getty Emerging real estate markets offer both considerable opportunity and risk for investors. While the right investment at the right time can lead to significant returns, one small miscalculation or misreading of a market’s potential can leave investors worse off than before. As experts, the members of Forbes Business Council have developed ways to reduce risk for newer real estate market investments. Below, 20 of them offer strategies for real estate investors to adequately assess risk versus reward when investing in an emerging real estate market. 1. Look At What's...

Purpose Investments Inc. TORONTO, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) announced today, after careful consideration, that it has decided to terminate Purpose Special Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) no later than the end of 2025 (the “Termination Date”). Purpose is of the view that the termination of the Fund is in the best interest of its shareholders. The decision to close the Fund was driven by its relatively low assets under management, which were at $12.5 mm as of April 3, 2025. Currently, the Fund’s sole remaining...

Nathan Levinson, Founder, President and CEO of Royal York Property Management. getty As we approach 2025, understanding the potential trends and changes in real estate investment can make all the difference. Overall, the global real estate market is evolving fast and promises to be a dynamic one. I particularly see factors like interest rate changes, sustainability demands and technological advancements creating new investment opportunities for investors. Therefore, it's important to stay informed and adaptable. In this article, we'll look into the anticipated real estate market trends, with insights from Canada...

Bill Ackman has outperformed the stock market over the past five years with Pershing Square Capital Management. The hedge fund chief was an advocate for Donald Trump during the campaign but doesn't agree with the president's stance on tariffs. Stock market participants have been fleeing the market amid tariffs. The president's reciprocal tariffs scared investors the most, causing the Nasdaq Composite to plunge by more than 10% from between April 2 and Friday. "When markets crash, new investments stop, consumers stop spending money," Ackman said in an X post. Don't...

Beautiful beach at Caribbean Providenciales island in Turks and Caicosgetty Turquoise waters and swaying palms, gentle breezes and sunset cocktails—few places on Earth inspire tranquility quite like the Caribbean. From Aruba to Antigua, Belize to the Bahamas, the region has an irresistible charm that has drawn tourists and escape-seekers for decades. But in recent years, the Caribbean has emerged as more than just a place to get away from it all. With its ultra-light tax policies, generous residency and citizenship-by-investment programs, quality construction, and enduring tourism appeal, the Caribbean has...

The office-to-resi boom is helping Manhattan’s commercial leasing market rebound. The latest example is global sustainable development consultancy Arup’s upcoming relocation.Union Investment signed the consultant company to a lease just shy of 100,000 square feet at 140 Broadway in the Financial District, the New York Business Journal reported. Arup will be relocating from 77 Water Street; it’s unclear how much space Arup occupied there in its decade of tenancy.Financial teams of the 16-and-a-half year lease were not disclosed. Arup will occupy space between the 17th and 20th floors of 140...

Malte Mueller/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs caused the stock markets to plummet—leaving many Americans concerned about the grave impact the measures might have on their own finances and prompting several major institutions to up their risk of a recession from 40% to 60%.On April 6, four days after the tariffs were announced, CNN reported that the S&P 500 had lost 15% of its value since Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, and by 12:00 p.m. ET on April 9, stocks had fallen by more than 12%, according to Reuters.Article continues...

Investing in choppy markets, especially with an unpredictable president at the helm, can be distressing. It can be even more so if you are relying on these investments to pay for something as important as your child’s college tuition, and you need the money in the foreseeable future.Plenty of busy parents found themselves in this position last week, reminded by the recent market plunge that college enrollment was creeping up on them, and some may not have dialed back their risky stock positions, or at least not enough.But situations like...

From luxury homes to office buildings, shared ownership is transforming how people invest in propertyread moreFor many years, investing in high-value real estate was something only large institutions or wealthy individuals could afford. The main challenges included:• Large upfront capital requirements• Complex property management• Difficulty in liquidating investmentsAs a result, everyday investors were largely excluded from this market.Enter Fractional Ownership Platforms (FOPs)In recent years, Fractional Ownership Platforms (FOPs) have introduced a new investment model, allowing individuals to own a portion of real estate assets rather than buying the entire property....

A new real estate firm that is looking to reposition office assets has inked its first deal in Old Town Alexandria.  Silverline Equities, founded in March 2024 by Stream Realty and WashREIT alum Anthony Chang and local real estate veteran Barry Bass, has invested preferred equity in the renovation and recapitalization of the 1980s-era office building at 225 Reinekers Lane. The 130K SF office building at 225 Reinekers Lane in Alexandria. With the deal, Silverline is now a partner with owner Altus Realty on the 130K SF office building near the King Street-Old Town...