Mega-Marriage of Convenience and Miami’s Abuelagate

This week, we discuss multifamily’s mega-marriage of convenience: After getting no love from the Street for being merely huge, multifamily REITs Equity Residential and AvalonBay are considering a merger. Will overuses the word “tectonic,” but it really does apply here, so we’re going to dive in as deep as we can. We then leave the public markets behind for a telenovela playing out at an old-school Miami real estate family: major developer Terra Group’s David Martin is being accused of playing the part of a Bollywood villain. This is the exact kinda story lineup we love here at The Promote - a lil’ meat, a lil’ masala. Plus, our Punch List rundown of the newsiest industry happenings: KKR's data-center play; Alan Stalcup's Starwood PGs; Newmark's earnings; Aby Rosen battles German lender at Soho hotel; Anthropic's NYC leasing tear.Sponsors:1) This episode is supported by Pensford, the only interest-rate advisory focused exclusively on CRE. With over 10,000 rate caps under its belt, Pensford is your go-to partner to navigate rates.2) This episode is supported by Bravo Capital, a leading HUD and bridge lender. See how their precision underwriting means quicker approvals and higher proceeds for sponsors. And check out their must-read SNF primer here. 3) This episode is supported by Cohorts, your go-to peer group of GPs going through the same challenges as you. Check them out at joincohorts.com4) This week's Punch List is brought to you by DealNav, a map-first CRM and deal-tracking tool built by acquisition fiends for acquisition fiends. Our listeners get 50% off their first year by going to deal-nav.com and using code “ThePromote” at checkout.  For feedback: Write us at podcast@thepromote.com And please rate us and write a review on Apple.For brand partnerships: Reach out to partnerships@thepromote.comUp your CRE game:  Consider becoming a premium subscriber to The Promote Insider to unlock access to expert CRE breakdowns, exclusive online events, behind-the-deal stories, scoops, discounted swag and more. Here's 10% off on annual subscriptions: https://www.thepromote.com/upgrade?offer_id=b700858f-21e0-47a2-9695-a93055d3ed15Swag store is live! Cop your CRE insider hats, hoodies, and pod swag at CRE's merch-ant bank. Further reading/listening:Multi’s Marriage of ConvenienceAm I Being Too Subtle?: Straight Talk From a Business RebelThe Eccentric Genius of Trammell CrowMultifamily on Hard ModeTrammell Crow, Master Builder: The Story of America's Largest Real Estate Empire Inside the Meruelo family schism Sol Asylum