15 Must Reads for Real Estate Investors (Aug. 11, 2023)

Brookfield Asset Management is aiming to raise $150 billion this year to take advantage of the buying opportunities it sees, reports The Wall Street Journal. Industry experts react to WeWork’s “going concern” warning and what it might mean for the already beleaguered office market. These are among the must reads from around the real estate investment world to end the week.

Treasury Steps Up Fight Against Real Estate Money Laundering

Regulators in the United States are closing in on a rule targeting anonymous purchases of luxury real estate.  The Treasury Department is expected to propose a rule that effectively bars such a hidden activity, Reuters reported. The department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is scheduled to propose the rule this month, though exact timing is unclear. […]

Who owns the most commercial real estate in Austin?

This new list from ABJ highlights the largest commercial real estate owners in the Austin area, from tech giants that own their buildings to deep-pocketed coastal investors. Click through to dive into the data and learn more about the companies that own millions of square feet of offices, stores and warehouses.