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CRE Talent, Tokenized Investing & Dividend Strength in Focus
Big Red Flags & Bold Buys
SmartCentres REIT has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11/share, reflecting a strong 7.14% yield. The payout date is June 16, with an ex-dividend date of May 30.
Key figures:
• Portfolio Strength: 191 properties with ~$12B in assets under management.
• High Stability: 98.5% occupancy across diversified retail and office holdings.
• Market Snapshot: Trading at $18.64 with consistent income performance.
For yield-focused investors, this REIT is delivering reliable returns in an uncertain environment.
The key to a $1.3T opportunity
A new real estate trend called co-ownership is revolutionizing a $1.3T market. Leading it? Pacaso. Led by former Zillow execs, they already have $110M+ in gross profits with 41% growth last year. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO. But the real opportunity’s now. Until 5/29, you can invest for just $2.80/share.
This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
In a strategic power play, Clifford Chance has welcomed a high-profile partner from Kirkland & Ellis to its U.S. investment funds team, reinforcing its competitive edge in fund formation and investment advisory services.
Why it matters:
• Talent Transfer: The new partner brings top-tier experience from one of the world’s most prolific legal firms.
• Market Timing: Comes as client demand for fund expertise grows amid capital shifts.
• Growth Strategy: Clifford Chance continues expanding its transatlantic investment capabilities.
This move underlines the firm’s push for leadership in a changing investment ecosystem—and it’s a signal to watch.
Real estate is going digital, and Mogul is leading the charge. Backed by the Avalanche blockchain, the Mogul platform is democratizing access to high-yield single-family rentals.
Platform highlights:
• $22M+ in current AUM with strict 1% property acceptance.
• Investor Access: Entry starts at $250, targeting 10–12% CoC returns and 18.8% IRR.
• Built by Pros: Founded by ex-Goldman Sachs talent with a full transparency focus.
Mogul Clubs signal a future where real estate investing is smarter, simpler, and scalable.
According to TD Asset Management, the real estate market is turning the corner, moving past recent turbulence and returning to long-term growth.
Outlook themes:
• Resilient Returns: Forecasting high single-digit annual gains.
• Valuation Reset: Pricing has adjusted, offering compelling entry points.
• Sector Focus: Strength in multifamily and repositioned office assets.
Institutional players are leaning into high-quality portfolios and income stability, pointing to renewed investor confidence.
A new report from Bankrate outlines the state of U.S. real estate, revealing both opportunities and caution signals for 2025.
Key insights:
• Investor Caution: Q4 2024 saw a dip to 17.1% of investor-purchased homes.
• Rental Demand: 500K+ units added in 2024; average rent at $1,858.
• Regional Spread: Rent ranges from $1,394 in West Virginia to $2,837 in Massachusetts.
The takeaway? With data and strategy, real estate remains a powerful tool for wealth creation—just tread with clarity.