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Blackstone Makes a $10 Billion Bet On Multifamily Units As Real Rents Begin Re-Accelerating… The Wall Street Journal's headline announced Blackstone's $10 billion acquisition of Apartment Income REIT, taking the company private. "The acquisition is Blackstone's largest transaction in the multifamily market," WSJ pointed out. This move signals the firm's bullishness on the rental housing market, especially when rents are beginning to re-accelerate. Blackstone agreed to purchase AIR Communities for $39.12 a share, representing a 25% premium to the company's closing share price on Friday. The deal is being completed through the investment management company's $30.4 billion global real-estate fund. Blackstone favors rental housing as one of the hottest places in the commercial property market to invest. The acquisition of AIR will give the investment manager exposure to 76 rental housing communities in coastal markets, including Boston, Miami, and Los Angeles. Blackstone has been aggressively increasing investments in CRE markets, a major bet the Federal Reserve's interest rate hiking cycle has plateaued and cuts near…. #blackstone #multifamilyrealestate #interestrates

Blackstone's deal to acquire AIR Communities is priced 25% above AIR's stock price at the time of the announcement. But the valuation is closer to what apartment properties are actually trading for on the private market -- suggesting Blackstone is betting that the public markets are inefficiently pricing multifamily REITs. Whether that is true or not, we'll see, but apartments just haven't been trading at the values implied by REIT prices. One of my favorite commentators, CRE Analyst, published a post yesterday estimating an implied cap rate of 4.85%. That is by no means bargain bin discount shopping, but it is market reality. It's within the range of property-level trades for similar product -- high-quality assets in mostly high-quality markets. This is a good reminder that CRE and multifamily pricing indices based on stock prices are often poor gauges for real-world valuations. Stock prices can fluctuate for reasons that have nothing to do with the value of the underlying real estate assets. MSCI had a great chart last year showing valuations based on a repeat sales methodology were substantially higher than one using REIT stock prices. The deal also comes as no big surprise, given that Blackstone's Jon Gray has made headlines in recent months making the case that commercial real estate prices were bottoming and that now is a good time to buy. That's an increasingly accepted view in multifamily, where the consensus outlook now seems to be that multifamily is well-positioned for growth by 2025-26 after working through the multi-decade-high supply wave. It'll be interesting to see if this deal pulls other institutional buyers off the sidelines. I suspect it will. The AIR acquisition provides a good comp for apartment owners -- and a reminder to buyers that they aren't likely to see great real estate at greatly discounted prices. Bigger discounts are more likely to come in lower-tier assets in less-desirable locations. #multifamily #apartments #CRE https://lnkd.in/gCtiRm-B

KKR just closed on a $2.1B purchase of 5,200 apartment units from Lennar's multifamily portfolio. This is on the heels of Blackstone's pending $10B acquisition of AIR Communities. The big guys are scooping up deals while most of the market waits. Are Lennar and AIR just realistic sellers or are KKR and Blackstone just more bullish than the rest of the market? https://lnkd.in/gjptjBw2

🔑 A major move in the multifamily market! Equity Residential is set to acquire 11 apartment complexes from Blackstone for $964 million, adding over 3,500 units to its portfolio in key growth markets. This acquisition is not just the largest by a public REIT in seven years, but also a strategic bet on the recovery of rents and property values. 🏙️ #MultifamilyInvesting #GrowthMarkets

Blackstone is set to purchase multifamily real estate in a $10 billion transaction, signaling a renewed confidence in residential real estate. Additionally, the company plans to invest an additional $400 million in upgrading these properties. Jonathan Gray, President of Blackstone, emphasizes the positive signs of real estate recovery, stating, 'We observe the foundational elements of real estate resurgence.'" #blackstone #realestate #investment #strategy

Exciting News in Real Estate: Blackstone (BX-N) to Acquire Tricon Residential Inc. (TCN-T) in a $3.5 Billion Deal. Blackstone Real Estate Partners X, along with Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (BREIT), is set to take Toronto-based Tricon Residential Inc. private in an equity transaction worth $3.5 billion. The offer of $11.25 per Tricon common share represents a premium of 30% to the closing share price on Jan. 18, showcasing Blackstone's confidence in the acquisition. Key Highlights: - BREIT to retain approximately 11% ownership post-closing. - Commitment to complete Tricon's existing multi-billion-dollar development plans for multifamily housing in Toronto. - Additional $1 billion investment to upgrade U.S. rental properties. - Tricon's impressive portfolio includes 38,000 single-family rental homes in the U.S. Sun Belt and multifamily apartment buildings in Toronto. - Plans to finalize a $1 billion development pipeline for single-family rental homes in the U.S. and $2.5 billion for new apartments in Canada. Strategic Rationale: Blackstone's acquisition aligns with its commitment to enhancing housing supply across the U.S. and Toronto. With a focus on delivering an exceptional resident experience, the partnership aims to capitalize on Tricon's existing strengths while leveraging Blackstone's expertise and capital for future growth. #RealEstate #Acquisition #Investment #Blackstone #TriconResidential

While we’ve done dozens of development deals in the past few years, we’re excited to announce our first property purchase since February 2020: the impending acquisition of a 300-unit garden-style multifamily property in suburban Dallas.     In today’s Bisnow article, Origin Co-CEO David Scherer discusses the impact of recent high-profile transactions by investment giants like KKR and Blackstone. With stabilized interest rates and strong fundamentals, multifamily demand is set to outpace supply. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3XIGcFY #realestate #multifamilyinvestments #markettrends 

🔑 A major move in the multifamily market! Equity Residential is set to acquire 11 apartment complexes from Blackstone for $964 million, adding over 3,500 units to its portfolio in key growth markets. This acquisition is not just the largest by a public REIT in seven years, but also a strategic bet on the recovery of rents and property values. 🏙️ #MultifamilyInvesting #GrowthMarkets

Blackstone's Back! In Sugi's 2024 outlook published last week, we highlighted that conditions were ripe for M&A in the REIT market. In a game-changing $3.5 billion deal, Blackstone Real Estate Partners X, together with BREIT, acquired Tricon Residential, publicly-traded owners of ~37,000 single-family rental homes in the U.S. Sun Belt and multifamily apartments in Canada. This strategic purchase at US$11.25 per share represents a 30% premium to last close, highlighting significant value in certain public REITs. We expect more to come as 2024 unfolds. #RealEstate #Acquisition #Blackstone #TriconResidential #MarketImpact https://lnkd.in/eZgrweAi

Blackstone's Multifamily Investment in AIR Communities: Seizing Opportunities 💼 Blackstone acquires upscale apartment owner AIR Communities (AIRC) for $10 billion, signaling a return to aggressive investments in real estate. Key Points: 🏢 Acquisition of AIR Communities includes 76 rental housing communities primarily in coastal markets. 💰 Blackstone plans to invest an additional $400 million to enhance the properties. 📈 Largest transaction in the multifamily market for Blackstone, showcasing bullishness on rental housing and commercial real estate. Investment Strategy: 🔍 Blackstone sees signs of real estate recovery and believes in seizing opportunities during uncertain times. 💡 Recent investments include acquiring a stake in a $17 billion loan portfolio and forming ventures in data centers and single-family rental homes. Transaction Details: 💲 Acquisition price of $39.12 per share, a 25% premium to AIR Communities' closing share price. 💼 Transaction valued at about $10 billion, including debt assumption, to be completed in the third quarter. Outlook: 🏘 Blackstone views multifamily and rental housing as promising segments despite challenges like new supply and higher interest rates. 📈 Markets in AIR Communities' portfolio show resilience compared to others, making it an attractive investment opportunity. Conclusion: 🔄 Blackstone's move reflects confidence in real estate markets and a strategic approach to capitalize on emerging opportunities in multifamily properties. https://lnkd.in/ge-Y3hax