Cadre’s Direct Access Fund has launched in what has become a crowded pool of private equity real estate funds.

With the move, Starwood is doubling down on its wager on CA Immo’s prime German office space.

A number of big name firms are moving money into loans and notes that offer floating interest rates.

Mall owners Simon Property and Kimco Realty Corp. have both gained more than 70 percent since the end of October.