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Many real estate investors are discovering the promise of Central and Eastern Europe — perhaps too many. By Jonn Elledge
Following in his father's footsteps, Carmel Partners founder Ron Zeff has made a name for himself in the multifamily sector. He spoke with PERE about the influence of his father, his company's expansion and why repositioning an asset means more than new carpet and a paint job. By Aaron Lovell
A global look at the numbers that shaped the industry in 2005
In 2005, we spoke with a number of players in the private equity real estate industry for our “Blueprint” profiles. Here are brief excerpts of what they said.
In almost every conceivable category, 2005 was a banner year for the global private equity real estate industry. In a look back, Private Equity Real Estate chronicles the ten most notable stories of the past 12 months.
As China booms, could Shanghai displace Hong Kong as the country's top financial city?
Warburg Pincus has strengthened its foothold in China via an investment in a Beijing development company.
As investors are getting comfortable with China, the specter of a realty bubble looms.
Once an economic laggard, Ireland has become Europe's boomtown.