The Rise Of The SCIFs
While the office market has struggled to regain its footing in recent years, those that are purpose-built to house secure government information have continued to enjoy high demand. Federal SCIF standards are undergoing their first major update in 15 years, which could prove challenging for the secure facilities and those who advise on them.
Welltower Inks $14B Worth Of Senior Housing Purchases
Welltower Inc. is set to complete $14 billion worth of deals to acquire 700 senior housing communities with more than 46,000 total units, all in the U.S., U.K. and Canada, the real estate investment trust announced Monday.
7 Firms Steer $2.1B Take-Private Deal For Plymouth REIT
Real estate investment firm Makarora Management LP and Ares Management Corp. have agreed to acquire and take private Plymouth Industrial REIT Inc. in a $2.1 billion cash deal guided by seven law firms, coming three months after a competing buyout offer for Plymouth.
The Rise Of The SCIFs
While the office market has struggled to regain its footing in recent years, those that are purpose-built to house secure government information have continued to enjoy high demand. Federal SCIF standards are undergoing their first major update in 15 years, which could prove challenging for the secure facilities and those who advise on them.
Welltower Inks $14B Worth Of Senior Housing Purchases
Welltower Inc. is set to complete $14 billion worth of deals to acquire 700 senior housing communities with more than 46,000 total units, all in the U.S., U.K. and Canada, the real estate investment trust announced Monday.
7 Firms Steer $2.1B Take-Private Deal For Plymouth REIT
Real estate investment firm Makarora Management LP and Ares Management Corp. have agreed to acquire and take private Plymouth Industrial REIT Inc. in a $2.1 billion cash deal guided by seven law firms, coming three months after a competing buyout offer for Plymouth.
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