What’s Really Driving the Housing Affordability Crisis – And What We Can Do To Solve It
Dismissive or not, this common witticism in urban planning circles gets at a central truth of today’s housing crisis: the dearth of affordable housing in most economically dynamic American cities is not due to a temporary shortage or mispricing, but rather a...
Social Impact and ESG Considerations in Commercial Real Estate
Recent years have seen a dramatic rise in the prominence of “Social Impact” as a valued component of an investment paradigm’s success among major investors. As one would expect, these value judgements are inherently nuanced, and discussions around basic considerations...
Virtus Real Estate Capital: 2019 U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook
As the winds of uncertainty swirl, Virtus CEO Terrell Gates offers insight on what to expect for the year ahead Capital market volatility, frothy valuations, and concerns over sustainability have left even the most sophisticated investors questioning how best to...
Assessing the Opportunity: Qualified Opportunity Zone Investing
Virtus CFO Will Strong explores the program, its intentions, and how Virtus is considering the opportunity it presents. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made a splash for many reasons, including a unique tax incentive that enables investors to defer or avoid taxes on...