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Private Firms Invest $150 Million in Stalled Real Estate Market

3/26/2026

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Private investment firms are increasingly buying domestic real estate as the market recovery stalls.
Family offices are capitalizing on low valuations despite high interest rates and geopolitical tensions.
Travis King, CEO of Realm, notes a $100 million Northern California investment, including a San Francisco bargain.
Matthew Cohen of Declaration Partners underscores that a long investment horizon enables a $50.1 million lease in SoHo, New York, and patience in navigating markets.

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Private investment firms are increasingly buying domestic real estate as the market recovery stalls.
Family offices are capitalizing on low valuations despite high interest rates and geopolitical tensions.
Travis King, CEO of Realm, notes a $100 million Northern California investment, including a San Francisco bargain.
Matthew Cohen of Declaration Partners underscores that a long investment horizon enables a $50.1 million lease in SoHo, New York, and patience in navigating markets.