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Net Lease Investors Remain Confident in Q3

Despite the specter of trade wars and a global economic slowdown, net lease investors bought in Q3 2019, showing confidence in the sector and economy. However, the US economy bears watching, especially in light of another Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

By Jonathan Hipp | December 05, 2019 at 03:19 PM
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In Q2 2019, we reported that cap rates were down, quarter over quarter, by 11 basis points (bps). Three months later, the story is different. During the third quarter, cap rates ramped up by 16 bps, from 6.41% to 6.57%.

An increase in cap rates can mean more buyers are in the market, eager to take advantage of lower price points. This is supported by our transactional data, which posted 544 completed deals. Even in the face of trade wars and a pending global slowdown, net lease investors are on the hunt for properties.

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