January 25, 2025 - 12:27

Alpaca Real Estate, a private equity firm specializing in real estate, has successfully finalized a $50 million credit facility with Stifel Bank. This strategic move is expected to bolster the company’s financial flexibility and enhance its capabilities in the current market landscape. In a complementary development, GCM Grosvenor, an alternative investments firm, has also provided anchor capital to Alpaca Real Estate, marking a significant step for the firm as it navigates the complexities of the investment environment.
The firm emphasizes its commitment to acting as a liquidity provider, particularly in sectors experiencing reset valuations. This approach reflects Alpaca Real Estate's strategic focus on identifying opportunities within tailwind sectors, which are anticipated to benefit from favorable market conditions. As the real estate market continues to evolve, Alpaca Real Estate is positioning itself to capitalize on emerging trends and provide value to its stakeholders. The recent financial backing is a testament to the firm’s robust growth strategy and its potential for future success.
May 26, 2026 - 04:41
Vancouver Real Estate Update: Office Show Suites and City Policy ShiftsA closer look at the trend driving my latest reporting for The Globe and Mail. This month I focused on the rise of office show suites, where developers finish out spaces before signing tenants,...
May 25, 2026 - 13:32
S.F. ‘BUILD Act’ is a big tax cut for the wealthy. Let’s just be honest about it.Is the proposal to slash taxes on large real-estate transactions a bad idea? Not necessarily. Are its backers being honest about what it does? Not necessarily. The so-called BUILD Act, which would...
May 24, 2026 - 17:33
Should Income Investors Look At Marwest Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (CVE:MAR.UN) Before Its Ex-Dividend?Income investors watching the Canadian real estate market may want to mark their calendars for Marwest Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (CVE:MAR.UN). The trust is set to go ex-dividend soon,...
May 24, 2026 - 01:24
PGIM: $260 Million Deployed As Real Estate Fund Completes 10th Property AcquisitionPGIM has deployed $260 million as its real estate fund closed on its 10th property acquisition. The latest purchase is The Arbor, a 127-unit residential community in the Riverdale section of the...