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Preferred Equity and Why We Love It

Preferred Equity and Why We Love It

When it’s time for an investment’s profits to be distributed, where you are in line matters. The fact is, with any investment, you are always taking a risk.  That’s just part of the deal - and when you do your research and invest in real estate wisely, the risk drops....

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3 Real Estate Trends in 2020

3 Real Estate Trends in 2020

At CGI, we like to stay up on current real estate trends. We’re thrilled to report that the emerging 2020 trends are in line with our focus, putting us on the path to another great year. 1. Investing in the right location matters Location matters when it comes to real...

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CGI Koreatown Development Sells at a Healthy Profit

CGI Koreatown Development Sells at a Healthy Profit

Over the last 5 years, multifamily housing gave a 9.2% return on investment, according to CBRE. So, it’s no surprise that CGI Strategies was able to sell its recent development, The KODO, in the trendy Koreatown neighborhood for $29 million, yielding a healthy profit....

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Where The World’s Wealthiest Families Are Putting Their Capital

Where The World’s Wealthiest Families Are Putting Their Capital

In times of economic uncertainty—even the smallest hint of it—family planning offices will begin to take a different approach with their investments. That means that hedge funds, a perennial favorite, will move to the bottom of the list when the funds are distributed....

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Expert Opinion & 2020 Projection

Expert Opinion & 2020 Projection

In the midst of whispers of an oncoming recession, the market can take on the appearance of instability and create hesitation in investors. One thing is certain - those who want to invest, will. But where will they put their capital? Expert opinion suggests that...

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The K-Town Boom

The K-Town Boom

L.A.’s Koreatown is exploding with popularity, and it’s easy to see why. New restaurants are opening every day, endless shopping opportunities are around every corner and the nightlife is incomparable. With such incredible energy and vibrancy, Koreatown now appeals to...

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Luxury Holiday Shopping

Luxury Holiday Shopping

The holidays are nearly upon us and, soon after, a new decade. Between now and the onset of 2020, one thing is certain in the United States—beginning the day after Thanksgiving (and in more and more cases on Thanksgiving Day), Americans will start shopping. The...

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Global Apartment Investments

Global Apartment Investments

Apartment properties have typically comprised only a small part of the institutional investment world with investors choosing to back properties that are being built to sell as opposed to rent. But times are changing. While flexibility in terms of taxes and other...

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The Opportunity of Community Living

The Opportunity of Community Living

What starts as a way to save on rent can turn into the next million-dollar start-up, acting as a major contributor to economy-wide net job creation. The rationale is something like, “we are working together around the clock anyway; we might as well save on rent.” Many...

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Smart Investors Talk CRE Opportunity

Smart Investors Talk CRE Opportunity

In times of economic crisis, as well as times of abundance, real estate is an investment that stands the test of the atmosphere of the current landscape. Smart investors always have real estate on their radar. But the smartest investors these days are talking about...

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