Douglas Weill

Harrison Connery, a senior reporter at PERE specializing in private real estate, and Douglas Weill, co-founder of Hodes Weill & Associates and capital markets adviser, dive into the recent decline in institutional allocations to real estate. They discuss how high interest rates and competitive asset classes like private credit are influencing this trend. Despite lower allocations, investor conviction is rising, indicating optimism about future fundraising. They also explore regional variations and the expected uptick in transaction volumes and closed-end fund commitments.