Blueprint: Blackstone’s blockbuster multifamily deal, Bain’s open-air retail bet, senior capital raiser hires at GID, CBRE IM and Affinius

Blackstone is making a splash in the multifamily market by acquiring all outstanding common shares in Apartment Income REIT in a $10 billion deal for BREP X; Bain Capital Real Estate looks to re-enter open-air retail space with a new North American joint venture; GID Investment Advisers, Affinius Capital and CBRE Investment Management all hire senior capital raisers; and more in today's briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.