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Morgan Stanley Banker Says Property Values “Healthy”

Seth Weintrob, managing director at Morgan Stanley, joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWorld 2014: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Weintrob commented on the current level of property valuations and the implications for deal-making.

“Property values are definitely healthy. The values of all assets these days are healthy, and in some sense, when you look at U.S. real estate, there’s a little bit of a Goldilocks environment from an investor standpoint,” Weintrob said.

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Raymond James Banker Sees Fundamentals in Place for REIT Capital Formation

Vivek Seth, managing director and head of real estate investment banking at Raymond James, joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWorld 2014: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

During REITWorld 2014, Seth moderated a panel focusing on trends in the capital markets. According to Seth, some of the main themes that emerged from the panel included the robustness of the markets and capital flows today, as well as the earnings power that REITs currently enjoy.

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BAML Banker Reviews REIT Capital Market Activity in 2014

Jeff Horowitz, global head of real estate, gaming and lodging at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWorld 2014: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Horowitz gave an overview of REIT capital market activity in 2014. According to Horowitz, REITs have raised about $ 55 billion this year, comprised of $ 25 billion in equity, $ 2 billion in preferred stock and the remainder in unsecured debt.

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RBC Capital Markets Banker Expecting “Healthier” REIT IPO Market

John Brady, managing director of RBC Capital Markets, joined REIT.com for a video interview at REITWorld 2014: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Brady discussed action in the initial public offering (IPO) market for REITs in 2014, noting that activity “is more back-ended this year than it has been in prior years.”

Going forward, Brady predicts a “healthier” IPO market in general with an uptick in the number of offerings.

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BMO Banker Sees Widespread Activity in REIT Capital Markets

Mark Decker Jr., group head of U.S. real estate, lodging and leisure at BMO Capital Markets, joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York.

Decker was asked  which REIT sectors seem to be most active in the capital markets at this time.

“With the index up close to 15 percent right now, everybody is active and looking. It feels like [the office sector] has got some more wind in its sails. I think retail has some good wind in its sails,” he replied.

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Credit Suisse Banker says REIT Debt Markets Healthy as Ever

Andy Richard, managing director of the Real Estate Group at Credit Suisse, joined REIT.com for a video interview during REITWise 2014: NAREIT’s Law, Accounting and Finance Conference held in Boca Raton, Fla.

Richard was asked about the state of REIT capital markets and the prospects they face going forward.

“On the equity side, stocks are trading at very healthy levels. It’s a very seasoned asset class with a broad range of investors who are interested,” Richard said. On the debt side, he added, “I have never seen the debt markets healthier than they are now.”

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Coming Soon: Coldwell Banker iPhone App Update

The Coldwell Banker iPhone app is getting an update this August that will allow you to search for millions of listings in thousands of markets across the globe. The Coldwell Banker iPhone app will have full IDX capabilities giving you even more homes to search for. The app update will be available this August.

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