In our latest blog, we explore the common obstacles that Emerging Managers encounter and offer actionable strategies to help these groups access capital in order to bridge the gap between potential and performance. Our insights are designed to empower Emerging Managers to strengthen their competitive position and succeed in an increasingly crowded marketplace. 

As the institutional landscape evolves, staying ahead of sustainability requirements remains critical for Investors. At Alliance Global Advisors, we recognize the growing importance of climate resilience, regulatory compliance and the rising demand for transparency. In our latest blog, we explore the changing market dynamics that highlight the need for proactive strategies to address climate risks, regulatory shifts and the increasing demand for transparency.

In the current real estate market, unpredictability, higher interest rates and declining asset valuations have significantly impacted Investor confidence. Our latest blog delves into these complexities, exploring the distinction between perceived distress and market reality across various sectors.

Real estate Investors are increasingly interested in exploring new and creative investment strategies with compelling economics. In today’s difficult fundraising environment, Managers are responding by developing new structures and exploring alternative capital sources to fuel firm growth. Our latest blog delves into the market opportunities for expanding existing firms through strategic investments in other real estate entities.

Ensuring the success of an Annual Investor Meeting is paramount to fostering transparency, building trust and aligning strategic objectives with your Investors. In our latest blog, we explore the nuances of planning and executing impactful Investor meetings. From crafting compelling agendas to selecting optimal dates and venues, we provide a comprehensive guide to ensure your next Annual Investor Meeting is a success.

Corporate Advisory Boards are common across the real estate investment industry in new and established companies. The right Advisory Board can contribute to a firm’s growth and success if structured appropriately. Our latest provides insights into the roles and responsibilities of Corporate Advisory Boards. We explore how to structure a Board for success, trending terms of membership and highly sought-after attributes of Advisory Board members.

Alliance Global Advisors is pleased to announce the hiring of Baylor Daggmill, effective January 16, 2024. Baylor joins the Alliance team with 20 years of experience in the institutional investment industry with a focus on real estate investment underwriting, portfolio management, investor communications and the development of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.

As we welcome the new year, it's crucial to reflect on the transformative landscape that defined the institutional real estate space in 2023. The industry saw growing interest in debt investments and alternative real estate sectors but faced challenges from decreased institutional allocations, higher interest rates, declining office space demand and increased insurance costs.

In today's rapidly evolving real estate investment landscape, Property Technology (PropTech) is emerging as a transformative force, redefining how we approach property acquisition, asset management and due diligence. Our latest blog delves into the profound impact of PropTech on the industry, providing invaluable insights and actionable strategies for real estate investment managers.

The rapid rise of interest rates has significantly impacted debt capital availability across the real estate industry. Our latest blog explores trends in seller financing from multiple perspectives.

In an era of escalating climate challenges, many questions remain on how to price climate risk into models. What is the cost of net zero retrofits and new builds? How are costs recovered or reduced? Net zero innovations require an investment but can also generate returns. Our latest blog delves into the pressing issue of climate resilience in real estate portfolios. With climate-related risks affecting the bottom line, understanding the cost and benefits of net zero construction is more crucial than ever.

Our latest blog analyzes the economic consequences of the declining demand for office space. We examine the impact of evolving work trends on firms, specifically their ability to foster a collaborative culture, share valuable insights and offer best practices for organizations that have adopted a hybrid or remote work model. The blog also examines the various choices current office building owners have and the potential pros and cons of each decision.

For our latest blog post, we spoke with several Insurance Consultants and Managers in the Multifamily sector to gain insight into the challenges related to rising insurance costs that may impact existing portfolios and new acquisitions.

In our latest blog post, we had the privilege of speaking with renowned business coach Jairek Robbins, who shed light on the lasting impact of transformational relationships and long-term partnerships that focus on mutual growth. At Alliance, we recognize the distinction between transformational and transactional relationships and prioritize the creation of transformational relationships for our Clients and partners. We believe this type of leadership ultimately leads to transformational relationships between our Clients and their Investors.

In our latest blog, we explore the evolution of the Manufactured Housing segment and host a conversation with Brookfield Asset Management to discuss the firm’s thesis for increasing exposure today. We want to thank David Cohen, Managing Director of Brookfield Asset Management, for his contributions to this blog.

At Alliance, we strive to contribute content and thought leadership to our industry. We believe in an environment where industry participants have access to information and commensurate education to improve the partnership experience.In our February 2023 Blog, our team provides a summary of Key Takeaways from the Masterclass Series.

In our latest blog, we explore the evolution and future of NTRs. We interviewed industry experts to get their insights on the benefits of NTR strategies, how the opportunity set will evolve over the next several years and misconceptions about the NTR space. We want to thank Hines, KKR and Robert A. Stanger & Company, Inc., for their contributions to this blog.

Alliance Global Advisors is looking forward to a productive reunion of Investors, Consultants and Managers during upcoming conferences. Our latest blog features important guidance for conference attendees seeking to optimize their participation and engage in best-in-class practices during networking events and informational sessions. Our intent is to provide advice on how to utilize conferences to gain knowledge and foster important relationships that will ultimately benefit your investment teams.

With investment managers continuing to focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) factors, the impact of including members of diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives on independent boards and management teams can add tremendous value. Our latest blog highlights the best practices for establishing a diverse independent board and explores the benefits of diversity at the organizational level.

As institutional investors continue to prioritize Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in the years to come, green finance will become more prevalent and more standard in our industry. In our latest blog, the Alliance Team studies the history of green finance, analyzes the current trends and shares insights on what this practice means for the real estate industry.

Changing Investor preferences motivate real estate Investment Managers to pursue creative solutions, resulting in more special situations opportunities coming to market. As evidenced by the recent Brookfield recapitalization of Longpoint and many others, alternative exit options are more common today as real estate Investors and Investment Managers recognize an opportunity to stabilize assets, realize returns and create additional value. Our latest blog discusses several recapitalization alternatives and the high-level mechanics behind each.

The Metaverse gained mainstream attention as a temporary workaround to the social restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. What is this virtual world and how will it affect our brick and mortar industry? Our latest blog explores the numerous Metaverse platforms and their roles in real estate.

While sustainability efforts often dominate discussions, we must not ignore the other two pillars of ESG. In our latest blog, we explore the Social and Governance aspects of ESG and provide guidance for Investors seeking to incorporate these critical elements in a broader ESG framework.

Alliance Global Advisors is looking to hire a Vice President of Partner Engagement. If you are interested and your background fits the job description, please apply!

A surge in Net Zero commitments is evidence of global Investors and Asset Managers striving to create a sustainable future in the built environment. In our latest blog, the Alliance Team shares high-level research on the topic of Net Zero commitments to help industry participants navigate the evolving landscape and respond to questions from leading Investors.

Succession planning is vital for Investment Managers seeking to establish long-term partnerships with Investors. Senior real estate executives must spend time identifying, empowering and incenting the next generation of leadership to create a lasting legacy for the business and substantiate future value for Investors. Our latest blog discusses best practices for developing and implementing a thorough succession plan for your organization.

The global health pandemic and economic shutdowns continue to expose vulnerabilities of the global supply chain. In addition to asset owners and real estate investors, producers and consumers of common goods are affected by recent events. In our latest blog, we discuss how these events challenge the supply chain, and the implications on industrial and logistics real estate.

Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of John McClelland to their Independent Advisory Board. John will be joining Micolyn Magee, Paul Dolinoy, Gloria Gil, and Christina Scarlato, who are existing members.

PropTech funds are attracting capital commitments from traditional real estate Investors at an increasing pace, providing Investors access to up-and-coming technologies. Alliance Global Advisors is committed to providing education on relevant industry topics, including real estate technology and innovation. In this blog, we discuss the latest technological advances transforming many aspects of the real estate industry.

Alliance Global Advisors’ has appointed four new board members, Paul Dolinoy, Gloria Gil, Micolyn Magee and Christina Scarlato. The board consists of strategic advisers who contribute valuable guidance and provide the Alliance team with additional diversity of thought.