Real Estate

August 27, 2025 @ 2:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The PitchBook Q3 2025 Quantitative Perspectives: US Market Insights report has provided an analysis of the US private markets amidst a dynamic macroeconomic environment. The report examines trends across private equity, venture capital, real estate, real assets, and private debt, with a particular focus on… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 3:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE capital’s premier international financial center, has recently introduced two significant initiatives aimed at enhancing governance, transparency, and investor confidence in its jurisdiction. These developments—a new real estate-focused permit service and finalized amendments to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority’s… Read More

August 20, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A significant regulatory update approved by Brazil’s National Monetary Council (CMN) took effect, allowing a single property to be used as collateral in multiple credit transactions. This measure, outlined in CMN Resolution No. 5,197 builds on provisions introduced by Law No. 14,711 and aims to… Read More

August 19, 2025 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a call to modernize the mortgage industry, Michael Tannenbaum, CEO of Figure Technologies, argues that blockchain technology, not outdated federal interventions, holds the key to transforming mortgage markets for the better. In a recent statement on Figure’s official site, Tannenbaum outlined a vision for… Read More

August 19, 2025 @ 11:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowd Street, formerly a real estate investment platform and now a broader marketplace for private securities, has formed a partnership with Callan to support its transition. Currently, Callan advises clients with more than $3 trillion in total assets, working with institutional customers to provide investment… Read More

August 19, 2025 @ 8:54 am By JD Alois  |  

Online investment platform Yieldstreet was the target of an article on CNBC that took umbrage with the platform’s real estate offerings. Yielstreet is a platform that primarily caters to Accredited Investors, providing access to a diverse range of alternative investments, including early-stage firms, real estate,… Read More

August 18, 2025 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In its latest report for Q2 2025, UK Finance has released updated data on mortgage arrears and possessions, shedding light on the state of the UK mortgage market amidst ongoing economic uncertainties. The report highlights a continued decline in mortgage arrears for both homeowner and… Read More

August 16, 2025 @ 3:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru, a Pan-European real estate crowdfunding platform, has marked significant achievements. With a solid performance in Lithuania, the introduction of investment tools, and reaching €900 million in total funded loans, Estateguru continues to enhance real estate-backed investing for its global community of over 164,000 investors…. Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 12:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

European investment platform PeerBerry continues to serve as a globally-accessible investing marketplace, driven by various partnership with the Aventus Group. Recent updates from the platform highlight its financial performance, investor confidence, and expansion plans, positioning both PeerBerry and Aventus as key players in the global… Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 8:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The real estate markets in the Baltic region are displaying divergent trends in 2025, with Lithuania and Latvia experiencing growth while Estonia adopts a more cautious, long-term strategy. According to a recent market overview from Estateguru, a European crowdfunding platform specializing in property-backed loans, these… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 11:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LendInvest Mortgages (LSE: LINV), one of the UK’s asset managers for property finance, has announced the funding of a development loan for a residential project in the Welsh town of Caerleon. The £10,975,000 loan will be used to “transform a former college building and two… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the first half of 2025, Estateguru, a European real estate crowdfunding platform, has demonstrated resilience and growth, reinforcing its position as a trusted bridge between property developers and investors. CEO Mihkel Stamm recently shared key performance metrics and insights, highlighting the platform’s ability to… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 9:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pacaso, a marketplace for co-owned luxury vacation homes, has announced that it has raised over $36 million from more than 10,000 individual investors through its Reg A+ offering. Pacaso filed to raise over $75 million, which is the funding cap for the exemption. In the… Read More

August 5, 2025 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Aventus Group has solidified its position as a reliable online lending group globally, according to a recent announcement shared by PeerBerry, its crowdfunding platform. This update underscores Aventus Group’s strategic vision, risk management, and approach to digital lending, which have helped it with meeting client… Read More

August 4, 2025 @ 3:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CaixaBank is leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced digital solutions to foster innovation and expand its global reach. Recent initiatives—its AI-driven transformation and the launch of HolaBank Connecta—highlight the bank’s commitment to integrating technology with customer-centric services, positioning it as a key player in Spain’s economic… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 6:50 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC), a wholly owned entity of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed a real estate finance portfolio purchase agreement with Bank Albilad as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the Kingdom’s residential mortgage market and enhance liquidity… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 11:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Forum Investment Group announced that the Forum Real Estate Income Fund (FREIF) surpassed $300 million in net assets under management (AUM) – a milestone reflecting investor demand for more income-oriented solutions in an evolving market. Structured as an interval fund (ticker: FORAX), FREIF is an… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 4:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

Senator Cynthia Lummis, a longtime advocate for digital assets, has introduced the 21st Century Mortgage Act, which requires government-sponsored enterprises to consider digital assets when assessing single-family mortgage eligibility. In effect, if you hold crypto, this asset may be considered as part of your mortgage… Read More

July 26, 2025 @ 12:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru, a European crowdfunding platform specializing in property-backed loans, has announced several updates, as highlighted in their recent blog updates. With a focus on rebuilding investor trust, enhancing portfolio quality, and driving growth in core markets, the platform has reported steady loan repayments, a strategic… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 12:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank OakNorth continues to focus on the UK and US markets through strategic financing initiatives. Recently, the digital bank has provided significant funding to two different enterprises: a $14.7 million loan to GoodHomes for a real estate project in Silver Spring, Maryland, and a… Read More