Alternative: On Deploying Capital in Today’s Real Estate Market

Manulife’s Jessica Harrison and CBRE’s Kevin Aussef join us from the CBRE Investor Symposium, where they highlight investment opportunities, particularly in alternative asset classes. Share these insights:   -     Market Momentum: Real estate capital markets are gaining momentum, as the gap between buyer and seller expectations narrows. -     Strategic Investment: Sectors like affordable housing, cold storage, and industrial outdoor storage present attractive opportunities. -     Market Reset and Repricing: Investors are setting their sights on higher returns, even for lower-risk assets. -     New Approach: Manulife has transformed into a private equity real estate investor and launched new investment strategies to capitalize on market opportunities. -     Tech Advances: AI enhances operational efficiencies and predictive analytics, improving underwriting and investment decisions. Manulife’s Jessica Harrison and CBRE’s Kevin Aussef join us from the CBRE Investor Symposium, where they highlight investment opportunities, particularly in alternative asset classes. Share these insights:   -     Market Momentum: Real estate capital markets are gaining momentum, as the gap between buyer and seller expectations narrows. -     Strategic Investment: Sectors like affordable housing, cold storage, and industrial outdoor storage present attractive opportunities. -     Market Reset and Repricing: Investors are setting their sights on higher returns, even for lower-risk assets. -     New Approach: Manulife has transformed into a private equity real estate investor and launched new investment strategies to capitalize on market opportunities. -     Tech Advances: AI enhances operational efficiencies and predictive analytics, improving underwriting and investment decisions.