Next Realty Relies on Engagement and Patience to Capitalize on Retail and Multi-Family Investment Opportunities
With a combination of strategic engagement and experience-backed patience, Next Realty continues to actively pursue several retail and multi-family investment opportunities. As an example, in the six-week period from February 23 through April 3, 2026, Next Realty explored 102 potential properties – 42 in the Midwest, 53 in the Southeast, and seven in the Mid-Atlantic […]
How is Retail Real Estate Really Doing?
Most metrics characterize the retail real estate market as strong and resilient, but the reality is more nuanced. Although retail strip centers are leading market growth, a property’s performance can be significantly impacted by its anchor tenant. Retailers that provide a valuable in-store experience to distinguish themselves from online retailers are thriving, and properties anchored […]
Next Realty Fund IX, LP Closes Sale of Hillside Terrace Shopping Center
Next Realty closed on the sale of Hillside Terrace Shopping Center in Delafield, Wisconsin, in late 2025 for $5,500,000 – a 40% increase from its original purchase price. Acquired in October 2019 from a special servicer, Next Realty successfully navigated challenges associated with purchasing a Real Estate Owned (“REO”) property, including limited due diligence and […]
Next Realty’s Approach to Navigating Market Conditions
Prioritizing Meaningful Connections, Industry Engagement, and Informed Agility to Respond to Market Opportunities and Challenges Higher-than-usual interest rates, liquidity challenges, and competition for value-add properties continue to dominate the commercial real estate market. Next Realty is navigating these conditions by staying true to its values: patience, agility, and diversification. With a focus on meaningful connections, […]
Nurturing Connections and Keeping a Finger on the Industry’s Pulse at ICSC Events
In an evolving and increasingly digital business environment, personal connections remain paramount. In March, Marc Blum and Eteri Zaslavsky attended the ICSC Open Air Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona, a premier gathering of retail real estate leaders, where they connected with property owners, retailers, and industry stakeholders to exchange insights on market trends, leasing dynamics, and […]