Alternative Investments

Dubai, and the UAE have created a strong reputation because of a simple belief. This belief is that Dubai is a place where capital feels safe. For many years, this perception has brought in billions from foreign investors which has expanded Dubai’s property market significantly. Unfortunately, today that foundation is being compromised. A widening conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States of America has started a regional war across the Middle East, which has dis

Background The U.S. commercial real estate market is going through big changes, which are mainly caused by changes in how people work. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and hybrid work have reduced the demand that there used to be for traditional office space. Even as companies are trying to bring employees back, the utilization rates are below pre-2020 levels, which is causing many office buildings to be a little empty or entirely vacant. This has now changed into a bigger

Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral race for New York City on big campaign promises - freezing rents, helping small businesses, and free buses - all of which are to be financed by increasing taxes on the most profitable corporations and the ultra-wealthy one percent of New Yorkers. In his most recent visit to Washington, he made a huge proposal: build over 12,000 affordable housing units over the Sunnyside Rail Yard in Queens. Background New York City is one of the most housing-

For decades, starter homes were the first step toward homeownership for millions of Americans. Small, reasonably priced houses allowed young families and first-time buyers to achieve financial stability. Today, that entry point is quickly disappearing. Across most of the U.S., starter homes are not just expensive; they are becoming increasingly scarce due to supply-side strains. This highlights economic, regulatory, and investing shifts in today's housing market. Background o

The Chrysler Building, once the tallest building in the world and a defining symbol of New York City’s skyline, is again searching for new ownership after developers defaulted on rising ground lease payments. As potential buyers, including former owner Tishman Speyer, evaluate the property, the building’s uncertain future highlights the growing risks associated with land-lease structures and shifting demand in the post-pandemic office market. Background To understand how the