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The "Moneyball" Case for Multifamily Investing

Identifying relative value & risk through data Blake Walker / Director, Research & Strategy In 2003, Michael Lewis published “Moneyball”1 (later adapted into a movie of the same name), amusing its audience with a narrative on the Oakland A’s progressive, deep-rooted analytics orientation and, eventually, unexpected success in Major League Baseball. As told, the A’s...

Creating Value in a Challenged Marketplace

Creating Value in a Challenged Marketplace

Navigating the Multifamily Landscape for Investment Success Evolving market dynamics in the current real estate investment environment are creating challenges for every investor. At Green Cities, we continue to identify attractive investment opportunities in the multifamily subsector and believe our specialized team is well-positioned to optimize returns and mitigate risk. It is our view that a data-driven...

Video Interview with Lauren Winkler, Senior Director, ESG - IREI: In Focus

Video Interview with Lauren Winkler, Senior Director, ESG - IREI: In Focus

How Decarbonization Can Provide Value for Investment Managers

ESG 360: The Green Cities Company's Holistic Lens on Impact

ESG 360: The Green Cities Company's Holistic Lens on Impact

A Q&A with Lauren Winkler, Senior Director, ESG Many firms are talking about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations today. As a vertically integrated real estate investment management firm, can you describe how Green Cities defines responsible investment? At The Green Cities Company, our values and practices are rooted in environmental stewardship, social impact, and...

Cleaning Our Air, One Building at a Time

Cleaning Our Air, One Building at a Time

A Structured Approach to True Decarbonization in Multifamily Real Estate Lauren Winkler, Senior Director, ESG THE CHALLENGE & THE OPPORTUNITY It’s difficult to open a media article, newsletter, blog, or conference agenda today without seeing some form of the words “net zero” or “decarbonization.” Climate change – regardless of one’s view of its severity –...

The Attractiveness and Durability of Multifamily

The Attractiveness and Durability of Multifamily

Blake Walker, Director, Research & Strategy Investors are evaluating their portfolios amid the winds of change caused by the Federal Reserve’s end to quantitative easing and the “easy money” era. The headwinds of a rising (or, arguably, even flat) interest rate environment and decelerating economy require different considerations to portfolio construction and risk, where enduring...