Rising Rates Pressure Property Values as REIT M&A Deals Pick Up
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Higher rates compressing property values while AI drives data center deal flow means capital is rotating inside real estate, not exiting. If you’re exposed to office or multifamily, watch who’s buying your neighbors—today’s REIT consolidation sets tomorrow’s leverage in lease terms and redevelopment.
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