real estate Archives - CFO

From Regulator to Executive: CFO Alison Staloch

From Regulator to Executive: CFO Alison Staloch

How a former chief accountant at the SEC is "doing instead of judging" as CFO of investment platform Fundrise.

By Adam Zaki | November 10, 2022

20 Large Companies Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in First Half of 2022

20 Large Companies Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in First Half of 2022

But August's pickup in smaller commercial Chapter 11 filings could harbinger a wave of reorganizations this fall.

By Vincent Ryan | September 7, 2022

6 Steps to Implementing Late-Stage Lease Accounting Compliance

6 Steps to Implementing Late-Stage Lease Accounting Compliance

"If you haven’t completed your 842 transition, you’ve moved from the 411 category of intel gathering to the 911 category of urgency."

By Alex Bogopolsky | August 8, 2022

Improving ROIC: Reevaluate How Capital Is Invested

Improving ROIC: Reevaluate How Capital Is Invested

To boost return on invested capital, focus on four areas where capital tends to get trapped.

By Lauren Muskett | May 18, 2021

Thoma Bravo Buys RealPage for $10.2B

Thoma Bravo Buys RealPage for $10.2B

The $10.2 billion deal is the private equity firm’s largest tech acquisition to date.

By Vincent Ryan | December 21, 2020

Opendoor to Go Public Through SPAC Merger

Credit & Capital

Opendoor to Go Public Through SPAC Merger

The merger with Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings II values the company at $4.8 billion.

By Lauren Muskett | September 15, 2020

COVID-19 Aftermath: Moving Beyond Quick Fixes to Sustainable Value Creation

Workplace Issues

COVID-19 Aftermath: Moving Beyond Quick Fixes to Sustainable Value Creation

What else can companies do to help drive their businesses' short-term cash flows and fund their long-term ambitions?

By Vincent Ryan | July 28, 2020

Five Accounting and Reporting Considerations Before Reopening

Workplace Issues

Five Accounting and Reporting Considerations Before Reopening

Companies must now adjust to a yet-evolving new normal.

By Vincent Ryan | June 4, 2020

Zillow Beats Estimates on Strong Homes Growth

Financial Performance

Zillow Beats Estimates on Strong Homes Growth

"In 2019, we made significant progress toward our vision to deliver a seamless, integrated real estate transaction for our customers."

By Matthew Heller | February 21, 2020

Howard Hughes to Shed Overhead, Sell Assets

Howard Hughes to Shed Overhead, Sell Assets

"We are taking bold and decisive actions to better position the company over the long term," the real estate firm's new CEO says.

By Matthew Heller | October 22, 2019

Blackstone Buys GLP Warehouse Properties

Blackstone Buys GLP Warehouse Properties

The $18.7 billion deal is a bet on the future of e-commerce and logistics growth.

By Lauren Muskett | June 3, 2019

Blackstone Adds Gramercy to Property Empire

Blackstone Adds Gramercy to Property Empire

The $7.6 billion acquisition of the commercial property asset manager fits Blackstone's strategy of targeting distribution centers.

By Matthew Heller | May 7, 2018

Blackstone Misses Estimates, AUM Hits Record

Investment Banking

Blackstone Misses Estimates, AUM Hits Record

The buyout firm's economic net income rose 36% in Q2 but gains from real estate were offset by a 51% drop in credit investment earnings.

By Matthew Heller | July 21, 2017

China’s Economy Grows 6.9% in First Quarter

China’s Economy Grows 6.9% in First Quarter

China's leadership still appears to be relying on state-led infrastructure spending and real estate investment to drive growth.

By Matthew Heller | April 18, 2017

Sale-Leasebacks: Cash Out but Keep Control

Sale-Leasebacks: Cash Out but Keep Control

Recover capital spent on property purchase and improvements while continuing to occupy and operate the property.

By Stephen Friedberg, Andrew Dean, and Susan Phillips | January 17, 2017