Real Estate Reset: Liquidity and GP Capital Shape the Next Phase

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Neuberger Berman highlights how a 13% drawdown in real estate values since 2022, combined with thawing debt markets, is opening a window for GP-focused capital solutions 

  • Public REITs have underperformed the S&P 500 by ~60%, with valuations at discounts to private markets.

  • CMBS issuance rebounded to ~$157bn in 2025, signaling improved capital access and price discovery.

  • Secondaries and GP-led recapitalizations are accelerating, offering entry into seasoned portfolios amid liquidity-driven selling.

Is this a cyclical bounce—or structural consolidation through operator partnerships? The full paper assesses the opportunity set.

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