Long & Foster Real Estate has named Lacey Conway as its new president to lead its growth and agent support strategies. Conway brings more than two decades of industry experience to the role, having previously served as the CEO of Latter & Blum. She will partner with CEO Patrick Bain to maintain the firm's reputation for local expertise and teamwork.
Al Saedan Real Estate has entered a major strategic partnership with Serpentine Lake Capital and SGI Real Estate to launch SL Property, an investment platform valued at SAR 1.5 billion. The initiative aims to develop a range of projects across Saudi Arabia, including residential communities, commercial hubs and digital infrastructure. By combining local development heritage with international asset management, the partners seek to deliver high-quality assets that support the Kingdom's economic diversification goals under Vision 2030.
Bain Capital Real Estate has successfully secured over $5 billion in new capital commitments, marking a significant expansion of its investment capacity. The firm recently closed its Real Estate Fund III with approximately $3.4 billion, alongside a $1.6 billion raise dedicated to an open-air retail platform with 11North Partners. This total exceeds the $3 billion raised for its previous fund and highlights strong investor confidence despite a difficult real estate cycle.
Greykite has expanded its European presence by launching Baunest, a dedicated German residential investment platform. In partnership with Arax Properties, the firm acquired a seed portfolio of 1,600 units for its inaugural real estate fund. The assets are located in major cities including Frankfurt and Dortmund, where housing demand remains high. Baunest plans to invest €500 million over the coming year and a half, focusing on modernising older buildings to improve energy efficiency.
Minto Apartment REIT has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired and taken private by Crestpoint Real Estate Investments and the Minto Group. The all-cash transaction is valued at $2.3 billion and offers unitholders $18.00 per unit. Minto will retain a significant stake and continue to manage the high-quality Canadian residential portfolio. The deal is expected to close in the latter half of 2026 following a unitholder vote in March.
The National Debt Management Center has secured a USD 13 billion syndicated loan to fund essential utility projects across Saudi Arabia. This seven-year arrangement is designed to support the development of power and water infrastructure. It aligns with the Kingdom’s Medium-Term Debt Strategy which focuses on diversifying funding sources. The capital will be directed toward development and infrastructure initiatives tied to the Saudi Vision 2030 economic plan.
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