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LODAS Markets Cuts Trading Fees for NAV REITs, Executes BREIT Trade Just 4.5% below NAV
3Q Total Notional Volume on LODAS Increases 80%. LODAS Markets, operator of the fourth-largest alternative trading system (ATS) in the U.S., announced reduced fees to trade NAV REITs on the LODAS Marketplace with sellers now paying 1.9% of transaction value vs 2.9% previously.

LODAS Markets Expands Offering, Adds Four Walton Global Funds; Marks First Listing of Private Limited Partnerships on Marketplace
LODAS Markets, the third-largest alternatives market operator in the U.S., today announced four Walton Global funds are available for trading, marking the first listing of private limited partnerships available to accredited investors on the LODAS marketplace.

Solutions to Blackstone’s BREIT Problems
Blackstone’s BREIT has been the go-to investment choice for individuals interested in the real estate market. However, they have faced substantial challenges in recent months that have put into question if it is the REIT structure of the future. Here we will examine BREIT's recent difficulties with capital raising, creating liquidity, and meeting redemption requests, while also exploring potential solutions and the changing landscape of REIT investments.

LODAS Markets Cuts Trading Fees for NAV REITs, Executes BREIT Trade Just 4.5% below NAV
3Q Total Notional Volume on LODAS Increases 80%. LODAS Markets, operator of the fourth-largest alternative trading system (ATS) in the U.S., announced reduced fees to trade NAV REITs on the LODAS Marketplace with sellers now paying 1.9% of transaction value vs 2.9% previously.

LODAS Markets Expands Offering, Adds Four Walton Global Funds; Marks First Listing of Private Limited Partnerships on Marketplace
LODAS Markets, the third-largest alternatives market operator in the U.S., today announced four Walton Global funds are available for trading, marking the first listing of private limited partnerships available to accredited investors on the LODAS marketplace.

LODAS Markets Cuts Trading Fees for NAV REITs, Executes BREIT Trade Just 4.5% below NAV
3Q Total Notional Volume on LODAS Increases 80%. LODAS Markets, operator of the fourth-largest alternative trading system (ATS) in the U.S., announced reduced fees to trade NAV REITs on the LODAS Marketplace with sellers now paying 1.9% of transaction value vs 2.9% previously.

LODAS Markets Expands Offering, Adds Four Walton Global Funds; Marks First Listing of Private Limited Partnerships on Marketplace
LODAS Markets, the third-largest alternatives market operator in the U.S., today announced four Walton Global funds are available for trading, marking the first listing of private limited partnerships available to accredited investors on the LODAS marketplace.

LODAS Markets Cuts Trading Fees for NAV REITs, Executes BREIT Trade Just 4.5% below NAV
3Q Total Notional Volume on LODAS Increases 80%. LODAS Markets, operator of the fourth-largest alternative trading system (ATS) in the U.S., announced reduced fees to trade NAV REITs on the LODAS Marketplace with sellers now paying 1.9% of transaction value vs 2.9% previously.

LODAS Markets Expands Offering, Adds Four Walton Global Funds; Marks First Listing of Private Limited Partnerships on Marketplace
LODAS Markets, the third-largest alternatives market operator in the U.S., today announced four Walton Global funds are available for trading, marking the first listing of private limited partnerships available to accredited investors on the LODAS marketplace.
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June 2023: Unprecedented Success in Facilitating Share Liquidity
LODAS Markets is celebrating its most successful month, quarter, and year to date, helping facilitate the liquidity of millions of dollars' worth of shares at fair prices. This achievement comes shortly after Bloomberg's devastating forecast for Commercial Real Estate.

Secondary Activity in Commercial Real Estate Funds is Anticipated to Rise Despite the Temporary Pause in Rate Hikes
Over the past 15 months, there has been a significant increase in secondary activity within the commercial real estate (CRE) sector, driven by the rapid rise in interest rates. While the recent decision by the Federal Reserve to pause rate increases offers some respite to borrowers and landlords, the possibility of future rate hikes adds to the instability of the CRE market. As uncertainty persists, it is anticipated that secondary activity in CRE funds will continue to rise as market participants strive to navigate the evolving landscape.

NexPoint's VineBrook Homes Trust now available for trading on LODASMarkets.com
LODAS Markets announced today that VineBrook Homes Trust, which is externally managed by NexPoint Real Estate Advisors V, L.P. (together with its affiliates “NexPoint”), is now trading on LODASMarkets.com, joining more than 30 non-traded and private REIT securities currently offered on the proprietary LODAS marketplace.

March 2023: BREIT Now Trading on LODASMarkets.com
Given the current liquidity concerns among banks, we’re seeing significant volatility in the public markets. Ultimately, we expect this to impact the less-liquid private markets as well. LODAS Markets was created precisely for this reason

Secondary Marketplaces Offer New Liquidity Options As Nontraded REITs Limit Redemptions
In the first week since LODAS Markets listed Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust shares, the secondary marketplace saw more interest than it has in the full month since it listed the nontraded REIT’s largest competitor.

BREIT Begins Trading on LODAS Markets
LODAS Markets, an operator of a web-based marketplace for the secondary trading of illiquid real estate and alternative investments formerly known as Realto Inc., announced that Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust is now trading on the LODAS marketplace.

Financial Advisors: Talk to Your Clients About LODAS
When I was a financial advisor, the first quarter was dedicated to meeting with clients to review their accounts and plan for the year. While I talked with clients regularly on the phone and by email, I set aside time early in the year to sit down and have candid conversations about market conditions, life changes, assets clients wanted to keep or let go and any changes to their financial goals.

The DIWire - Starwood REIT Begins Trading on LODAS Markets
LODAS Markets, previously known as Realto Inc., which is the operator of a web-based marketplace for the secondary trading of illiquid real estate and alternative investments, announced that Starwood Real Estate Income Trust is now trading on the LODAS marketplace.

Financial Advisor Magazine - SREIT Cleared For Trading On Alternative Trading System
Frustrated institutional and accredited investors who want to trade shares of the popular Starwood Real Estate Income Trust—a private real estate fund which was closed to redemptions in December, after outsize withdrawal requests—will have a new option starting today

Hitting the High Notes: Realto's Greatest Hits 2022
As 2022 winds down, I’ve been thinking a lot about our business and what the Realto team achieved in the last year. Before we turn to the first blank page of 2023, I want to take a moment to share a few company high notes – our greatest hits, if you will – from the last 12 months.

KC Business Journal - Realto Works to Build Awareness for Platform Offering to Link REITs to Property Buyers
After creating a unique market for trading stakes in real estate investment funds, Realto is focused on the next phase of its development: landing partners to host its platform and raise awareness of its service.

Not So Fast, Friend: 3 Myths About Net Asset Value
If you’re a college football fan, you probably saw that Lee Corso, the popular 87-year-old former coach, recently returned to the College Gameday set. He’s back with his spunk, famous mascot picks and one-liners that make people love him.

Mini-Tenders by MacKenzie (and Other Bad Actors) are a Losing Proposition for Shareholders
Last week, I wrote an open letter to advisors about recent secondary liquidity missteps from sponsors titled, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Secondary Liquidity for REITs and BDCs, and, as bad luck would have it, another ugly example of ill-advised liquidity reared its head this week.

Realto is Now SOC 2 Compliant
We are excited to announce that Realto is now SOC 2 Type I certified. At Realto, Cyber Security is extremely important. Customers trust us with their personal and financial information, and it is our duty to do the utmost to ensure our customer’s information is safe with us – we take this responsibility very seriously.

Realto December 2021 Update
Realto. Is. Live! Yes, we are fully up and running and we are extremely grateful for the many people that have worked so hard to get us here. That includes the entire Realto team, our investors, our clients, and the friends and family that have supported us each step of the way.

KC Business Journal - Realto Launches Platform to Trade Real Estate and Other Illiquid Assets
Realto Launches Platform to Trade Real Estate and other illiquid. Overland Park-based Realto Securities LLC completed the first trades on its new electronic trading platform for real estate and alternative securities.

The DIWire - Realto Launches Platform for Secondary Trading of Alternative Securities
Realto Launches Platform for Secondary Trading of Alternative Securities. Realto, a marketplace for the secondary trading of illiquid real estate and alternative securities, has launched its platform by executing trades in Phillips Edison & Co. Class B restricted shares.

Realto Launches Platform for Trading of Illiquid Alternative Securities
Realto, a transparent marketplace for the secondary trading of illiquid real estate and alternative securities, successfully launched its platform by executing trades in Phillips Edison & Co. (PECO) Class B restricted shares.

Realto Chooses Axos Clearing as Custodian, Clearing Broker
Realto Inc., a transparent marketplace for the secondary trading of illiquid real estate and alternative securities, announces the selection of Axos Clearing as custodian and clearing broker for trading on the Realto platform.

Solutions to Blackstone’s BREIT Problems
Blackstone’s BREIT has been the go-to investment choice for individuals interested in the real estate market. However, they have faced substantial challenges in recent months that have put into question if it is the REIT structure of the future. Here we will examine BREIT's recent difficulties with capital raising, creating liquidity, and meeting redemption requests, while also exploring potential solutions and the changing landscape of REIT investments.

June 2023: Unprecedented Success in Facilitating Share Liquidity
LODAS Markets is celebrating its most successful month, quarter, and year to date, helping facilitate the liquidity of millions of dollars' worth of shares at fair prices. This achievement comes shortly after Bloomberg's devastating forecast for Commercial Real Estate.

Secondary Activity in Commercial Real Estate Funds is Anticipated to Rise Despite the Temporary Pause in Rate Hikes
Over the past 15 months, there has been a significant increase in secondary activity within the commercial real estate (CRE) sector, driven by the rapid rise in interest rates. While the recent decision by the Federal Reserve to pause rate increases offers some respite to borrowers and landlords, the possibility of future rate hikes adds to the instability of the CRE market. As uncertainty persists, it is anticipated that secondary activity in CRE funds will continue to rise as market participants strive to navigate the evolving landscape.

NexPoint's VineBrook Homes Trust now available for trading on LODASMarkets.com
LODAS Markets announced today that VineBrook Homes Trust, which is externally managed by NexPoint Real Estate Advisors V, L.P. (together with its affiliates “NexPoint”), is now trading on LODASMarkets.com, joining more than 30 non-traded and private REIT securities currently offered on the proprietary LODAS marketplace.

March 2023: BREIT Now Trading on LODASMarkets.com
Given the current liquidity concerns among banks, we’re seeing significant volatility in the public markets. Ultimately, we expect this to impact the less-liquid private markets as well. LODAS Markets was created precisely for this reason

Secondary Marketplaces Offer New Liquidity Options As Nontraded REITs Limit Redemptions
In the first week since LODAS Markets listed Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust shares, the secondary marketplace saw more interest than it has in the full month since it listed the nontraded REIT’s largest competitor.

BREIT Begins Trading on LODAS Markets
LODAS Markets, an operator of a web-based marketplace for the secondary trading of illiquid real estate and alternative investments formerly known as Realto Inc., announced that Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust is now trading on the LODAS marketplace.

Financial Advisors: Talk to Your Clients About LODAS
When I was a financial advisor, the first quarter was dedicated to meeting with clients to review their accounts and plan for the year. While I talked with clients regularly on the phone and by email, I set aside time early in the year to sit down and have candid conversations about market conditions, life changes, assets clients wanted to keep or let go and any changes to their financial goals.

The DIWire - Starwood REIT Begins Trading on LODAS Markets
LODAS Markets, previously known as Realto Inc., which is the operator of a web-based marketplace for the secondary trading of illiquid real estate and alternative investments, announced that Starwood Real Estate Income Trust is now trading on the LODAS marketplace.

Financial Advisor Magazine - SREIT Cleared For Trading On Alternative Trading System
Frustrated institutional and accredited investors who want to trade shares of the popular Starwood Real Estate Income Trust—a private real estate fund which was closed to redemptions in December, after outsize withdrawal requests—will have a new option starting today

Hitting the High Notes: Realto's Greatest Hits 2022
As 2022 winds down, I’ve been thinking a lot about our business and what the Realto team achieved in the last year. Before we turn to the first blank page of 2023, I want to take a moment to share a few company high notes – our greatest hits, if you will – from the last 12 months.

KC Business Journal - Realto Works to Build Awareness for Platform Offering to Link REITs to Property Buyers
After creating a unique market for trading stakes in real estate investment funds, Realto is focused on the next phase of its development: landing partners to host its platform and raise awareness of its service.

Not So Fast, Friend: 3 Myths About Net Asset Value
If you’re a college football fan, you probably saw that Lee Corso, the popular 87-year-old former coach, recently returned to the College Gameday set. He’s back with his spunk, famous mascot picks and one-liners that make people love him.

Mini-Tenders by MacKenzie (and Other Bad Actors) are a Losing Proposition for Shareholders
Last week, I wrote an open letter to advisors about recent secondary liquidity missteps from sponsors titled, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Secondary Liquidity for REITs and BDCs, and, as bad luck would have it, another ugly example of ill-advised liquidity reared its head this week.

Realto is Now SOC 2 Compliant
We are excited to announce that Realto is now SOC 2 Type I certified. At Realto, Cyber Security is extremely important. Customers trust us with their personal and financial information, and it is our duty to do the utmost to ensure our customer’s information is safe with us – we take this responsibility very seriously.

Realto December 2021 Update
Realto. Is. Live! Yes, we are fully up and running and we are extremely grateful for the many people that have worked so hard to get us here. That includes the entire Realto team, our investors, our clients, and the friends and family that have supported us each step of the way.

KC Business Journal - Realto Launches Platform to Trade Real Estate and Other Illiquid Assets
Realto Launches Platform to Trade Real Estate and other illiquid. Overland Park-based Realto Securities LLC completed the first trades on its new electronic trading platform for real estate and alternative securities.

The DIWire - Realto Launches Platform for Secondary Trading of Alternative Securities
Realto Launches Platform for Secondary Trading of Alternative Securities. Realto, a marketplace for the secondary trading of illiquid real estate and alternative securities, has launched its platform by executing trades in Phillips Edison & Co. Class B restricted shares.

Realto Launches Platform for Trading of Illiquid Alternative Securities
Realto, a transparent marketplace for the secondary trading of illiquid real estate and alternative securities, successfully launched its platform by executing trades in Phillips Edison & Co. (PECO) Class B restricted shares.

Realto Chooses Axos Clearing as Custodian, Clearing Broker
Realto Inc., a transparent marketplace for the secondary trading of illiquid real estate and alternative securities, announces the selection of Axos Clearing as custodian and clearing broker for trading on the Realto platform.

Solutions to Blackstone’s BREIT Problems
Blackstone’s BREIT has been the go-to investment choice for individuals interested in the real estate market. However, they have faced substantial challenges in recent months that have put into question if it is the REIT structure of the future. Here we will examine BREIT's recent difficulties with capital raising, creating liquidity, and meeting redemption requests, while also exploring potential solutions and the changing landscape of REIT investments.

June 2023: Unprecedented Success in Facilitating Share Liquidity
LODAS Markets is celebrating its most successful month, quarter, and year to date, helping facilitate the liquidity of millions of dollars' worth of shares at fair prices. This achievement comes shortly after Bloomberg's devastating forecast for Commercial Real Estate.

Secondary Activity in Commercial Real Estate Funds is Anticipated to Rise Despite the Temporary Pause in Rate Hikes
Over the past 15 months, there has been a significant increase in secondary activity within the commercial real estate (CRE) sector, driven by the rapid rise in interest rates. While the recent decision by the Federal Reserve to pause rate increases offers some respite to borrowers and landlords, the possibility of future rate hikes adds to the instability of the CRE market. As uncertainty persists, it is anticipated that secondary activity in CRE funds will continue to rise as market participants strive to navigate the evolving landscape.

NexPoint's VineBrook Homes Trust now available for trading on LODASMarkets.com
LODAS Markets announced today that VineBrook Homes Trust, which is externally managed by NexPoint Real Estate Advisors V, L.P. (together with its affiliates “NexPoint”), is now trading on LODASMarkets.com, joining more than 30 non-traded and private REIT securities currently offered on the proprietary LODAS marketplace.

March 2023: BREIT Now Trading on LODASMarkets.com
Given the current liquidity concerns among banks, we’re seeing significant volatility in the public markets. Ultimately, we expect this to impact the less-liquid private markets as well. LODAS Markets was created precisely for this reason

Secondary Marketplaces Offer New Liquidity Options As Nontraded REITs Limit Redemptions
In the first week since LODAS Markets listed Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust shares, the secondary marketplace saw more interest than it has in the full month since it listed the nontraded REIT’s largest competitor.

BREIT Begins Trading on LODAS Markets
LODAS Markets, an operator of a web-based marketplace for the secondary trading of illiquid real estate and alternative investments formerly known as Realto Inc., announced that Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust is now trading on the LODAS marketplace.

Financial Advisors: Talk to Your Clients About LODAS
When I was a financial advisor, the first quarter was dedicated to meeting with clients to review their accounts and plan for the year. While I talked with clients regularly on the phone and by email, I set aside time early in the year to sit down and have candid conversations about market conditions, life changes, assets clients wanted to keep or let go and any changes to their financial goals.

The DIWire - Starwood REIT Begins Trading on LODAS Markets
LODAS Markets, previously known as Realto Inc., which is the operator of a web-based marketplace for the secondary trading of illiquid real estate and alternative investments, announced that Starwood Real Estate Income Trust is now trading on the LODAS marketplace.

Financial Advisor Magazine - SREIT Cleared For Trading On Alternative Trading System
Frustrated institutional and accredited investors who want to trade shares of the popular Starwood Real Estate Income Trust—a private real estate fund which was closed to redemptions in December, after outsize withdrawal requests—will have a new option starting today

Hitting the High Notes: Realto's Greatest Hits 2022
As 2022 winds down, I’ve been thinking a lot about our business and what the Realto team achieved in the last year. Before we turn to the first blank page of 2023, I want to take a moment to share a few company high notes – our greatest hits, if you will – from the last 12 months.

KC Business Journal - Realto Works to Build Awareness for Platform Offering to Link REITs to Property Buyers
After creating a unique market for trading stakes in real estate investment funds, Realto is focused on the next phase of its development: landing partners to host its platform and raise awareness of its service.

Not So Fast, Friend: 3 Myths About Net Asset Value
If you’re a college football fan, you probably saw that Lee Corso, the popular 87-year-old former coach, recently returned to the College Gameday set. He’s back with his spunk, famous mascot picks and one-liners that make people love him.

Mini-Tenders by MacKenzie (and Other Bad Actors) are a Losing Proposition for Shareholders
Last week, I wrote an open letter to advisors about recent secondary liquidity missteps from sponsors titled, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Secondary Liquidity for REITs and BDCs, and, as bad luck would have it, another ugly example of ill-advised liquidity reared its head this week.

Realto is Now SOC 2 Compliant
We are excited to announce that Realto is now SOC 2 Type I certified. At Realto, Cyber Security is extremely important. Customers trust us with their personal and financial information, and it is our duty to do the utmost to ensure our customer’s information is safe with us – we take this responsibility very seriously.

Realto December 2021 Update
Realto. Is. Live! Yes, we are fully up and running and we are extremely grateful for the many people that have worked so hard to get us here. That includes the entire Realto team, our investors, our clients, and the friends and family that have supported us each step of the way.

KC Business Journal - Realto Launches Platform to Trade Real Estate and Other Illiquid Assets
Realto Launches Platform to Trade Real Estate and other illiquid. Overland Park-based Realto Securities LLC completed the first trades on its new electronic trading platform for real estate and alternative securities.

The DIWire - Realto Launches Platform for Secondary Trading of Alternative Securities
Realto Launches Platform for Secondary Trading of Alternative Securities. Realto, a marketplace for the secondary trading of illiquid real estate and alternative securities, has launched its platform by executing trades in Phillips Edison & Co. Class B restricted shares.