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Jason Thomas argues that major tech companies have shifted from asset-light to capital-intensive models due to AI infrastructure investment, yet retain valuations built on the old model. He contends that when these companies acquire $100 million in data-center assets, shareholders are effectively asked to pay far more at current price-to-book ratios.
Part of the 'Demystifying Private Credit' series, this piece argues that across the Global Financial Crisis and the COVID pandemic, direct lending was less volatile than equities and other debt sectors and outperformed on a risk-return basis. It frames private credit's counter-cyclical lending as a component of economic resilience.

McKinsey examines the power and cooling equipment that forms the backbone of data center infrastructure, arguing that as AI data center demand grows, innovation and on-time supply of this technology will become increasingly critical. The piece looks at the industrial supply chain enabling AI capacity.

Morgan Stanley analyzes why Fed rate cuts alone may not revive the US housing market, identifying the additional factors needed for a meaningful recovery.

NIC analysis indicates senior housing residence is associated with reduced acute care service needs for older adults, supporting the value proposition of the sector.

The white paper sets out Invesco Real Estate's house view across global markets following the recent pricing correction, anticipating a period of yield stability. It identifies sectors and regions positioned for rental growth and recovery into 2026.

Hines research finds the development return premium is typically greatest early in the cycle and diminishes later, helping investors decide when to buy versus build across market phases.

TPG Rise Climate leaders discuss how falling solar and wind costs and surging AI and data center power demand are reshaping the economics of the energy transition.

Brookfield examines why reset property values have created an attractive entry point for private real estate lending, offering the potential for reduced risk and higher returns. It maps how the pullback of traditional lenders has opened a structural opportunity for private credit.

Despite market volatility, KKR says it is seeing abundant opportunities in real estate credit and expects its lending pipeline to remain elevated. The note details why the firm's real estate lending pipeline reached record highs.

TPG Angelo Gordon's Reid Liffmann and Matt Jackson outline a U.S. real estate strategy built on collaborating with local partners to source deal flow and execute value-add programs.
The commentary argues that after near-term disruption the multifamily sector faces a constructive outlook, supported by steady rental demand and a moderating supply pipeline. Mid-market and affordable units continue to see steady absorption.

This interview with McKinsey senior partner Aditya Sanghvi examines where office attendance stands today and the growing opportunity for commercial real estate to adapt to new ways of working. It revisits demand projections from the firm's earlier hybrid-work research.

Blackstone President and COO Jon Gray argues the conditions are in place for a strong dealmaking environment in 2025, including in real estate, which he sees continuing on a path of recovery alongside infrastructure investment opportunities.

Jim Coulter and Scott Lebovitz argue the major themes of climate investing are cascading from private equity into infrastructure, where capital is needed to scale solutions over the next decade.

TPG Real Estate leaders argue that ongoing dislocation in real estate credit markets, with a multitrillion-dollar CRE maturity wall, has created one of the best moments to be a real estate lender.

After a two-year downturn in which property values dropped 22% from a recent peak as interest rates increased, KKR argues the current real estate investment environment is one of the most attractive it has ever seen. The piece lays out the case for investing into the early stage of the recovery.

Hines argues that 2025 brings attractive opportunities for debt investment in the U.S. office sector, outlining market trends and strategies for risk-adjusted returns.
Ares examines the growth drivers behind the emerging credit secondaries asset class and its role in providing liquidity solutions to credit investors. The analysis details how the market has expanded as private credit has scaled.

KKR discusses four ideas real estate credit investors need to know about today's markets, arguing that a scarcity of capital and rising transaction volume is creating the chance to earn equity-like returns on real estate debt.

TPG Real Estate co-heads discuss the rising differentiation between individual real estate sectors and geographies, and how thematic conviction guides their investment selection.
Ares makes the case that today presents an important opportunity to rebuild allocations to core commercial real estate, focusing on 'New Economy' sectors aligned with digitization and supply-chain transformation. Published via AccessAres, the thought-leadership arm of Ares Wealth Management Solutions.

Hines makes the case that a right-sized retail sector now offers a compelling opportunity for real estate investors after years of structural correction.
Julie Solomon, Head of Real Estate at Ares, discusses how a dramatic repricing of high-quality assets has created an attractive entry point. She notes slowing construction is reducing supply, which she expects to drive further rent growth.

A Hines guide to the roles of private infrastructure and real estate in institutional portfolios, weighing benefits, risks, and liquidity as the two asset classes converge.

Morgan Stanley explores how higher mortgage rates and limited supply are reshaping affordability, and why homeownership may remain out of reach for many buyers.

Hines research explores why favorable US demographics are providing structural tailwinds for the single-family rental sector.

Research on how private real estate complements public markets, offering diversification, income stability, and recovery potential for institutional investors positioning for the next cycle.