Highland Capital Management Picked Rait Financial Trust (NYSE:RAS) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Rait Financial Trust (NYSE:RAS) reported that Highland Capital Management has picked up 2,219,361 of common stock as of 2017-02-24.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Highland Capital Management to a total of 2,219,361 representing a 2.4% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, RAIT Financial Trust (RAIT) is a self-managed and self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT). RAIT uses its vertically integrated platform and relationships to originate commercial real estate loans, acquire commercial real estate properties and invest in, manage and service commercial real estate assets. The Company’s segments are real estate lending, owning and managing segment, Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (IRT) segment and Taberna Securitization segment. The Company’s real estate lending, owning and managing segment concentrates on lending, owning and managing commercial real estate assets throughout the United States. The Company’s IRT segment concentrates on the ownership of apartment properties in opportunistic markets throughout the United States. The Company’s Taberna Securitization segment includes the ownership and management of approximately three real estate trust preferred securitizations.

A glance at Rait Financial Trust (NYSE:RAS)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 324.43 million based on 92.18 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $3.52 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2016-03-02, Schaeffer picked up 21,200   at a purchase price of $2.92. This brings their total holding to 380,916 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Schaeffer unload 9,882 shares at a sale price of $2.55. This brings their total holding to 385,155.

It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Rait Financial Trust (NYSE:RAS) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Guess Who Just Picked Up Seritage Growth Properties (BIT:SRG) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Seritage Growth Properties (BIT:SRG) reported that Esl Partners, L.p. has picked up 2,335,046 of common stock as of 2017-02-24.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Esl Partners, L.p. to a total of 2,335,046 representing a 7.9% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Seritage Growth Properties (Seritage) is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company is engaged in the acquisition, ownership, development, redevelopment, and management and leasing of diversified retail real estate across the United States. The Company’s assets are held by and its operations are primarily conducted through directly or indirectly, by Seritage Growth Properties, L.P. Its portfolio include approximately 42.4 million square feet of gross leasable area (GLA), which consists of approximately 230 owned properties totaling over 37.0 million square feet of GLA across approximately 49 states and Puerto Rico and interests in approximately 30 joint venture properties totaling over 5.4 million square feet of GLA across approximately 17 states. Its portfolio includes over 3,000 acres of land, or approximately 10 acres per site for its owned properties.

A glance at Seritage Growth Properties (BIT:SRG)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 1.59  billion based on 33.19 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $47.23 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2017-01-31, Berkowitz picked up 600 at a purchase price of $40.63. This brings their total holding to 3,649,550 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Berkowitz unload 750 shares at a sale price of $47.82. This brings their total holding to 3,433,750.

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Guess Who Picked Up Douglas Emmett Inc. (NYSE:DEI) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Douglas Emmett Inc. (NYSE:DEI) reported that Douglas Emmett Inc. has picked up 8,028,916 of common stock as of 2017-02-23.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Douglas Emmett Inc. to a total of 8,028,916 representing a 5.08% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Douglas Emmett, Inc. is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. The Company is owner and operator of office and multifamily properties located in submarkets in California and Hawaii. The Company operates in two segments: the acquisition, development, ownership and management of office real estate, and the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily real estate. The services for its office segment include primarily rental of office space and other tenant services, including parking and storage space rental. The services for its multifamily segment include primarily rental of apartments and other tenant services, including parking and storage space rental. It focuses on owning, acquiring developing and managing a substantial share of office properties and multifamily communities in neighborhoods.

A glance at Douglas Emmett Inc. (NYSE:DEI)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 6.19 billion based on 153.09 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $40.19 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2012-09-13, Simon picked up 3,100 at a purchase price of $23.95. This brings their total holding to 10,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Emmett unload 29,595 shares at a sale price of $38.87. This brings their total holding to 1,552,752.

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Mfp Investors Llc. Picked Up Trinity Place Holdings Inc. (NYSEMKT:TPHS) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Trinity Place Holdings Inc. (NYSEMKT:TPHS) reported that Mfp Investors Llc. has picked up 3,670,577 of common stock as of 2017-02-22.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Mfp Investors Llc. to a total of 3,670,577 representing a 12.5% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Trinity Place Holdings Inc. is a publicly traded vertically integrated real estate company focused on appropriate risk-adjusted real estate investments in the United States. The Company currently has over 500,000 square feet in active management and/or under development.

A glance at Trinity Place Holdings Inc. (NYSEMKT:TPHS)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 240.15 million based on 25.49 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $9.53 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2017-02-14, Mfp picked up 136,449 at a purchase price of 7.50. This brings their total holding to 3,670,577 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Marcato unload 6,300 shares at a sale price of $7.83. This brings their total holding to 4,198,570.

It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Trinity Place Holdings Inc. (NYSEMKT:TPHS) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Guess Who Picked Up Rlj Lodging Trust (NYSE:RLJ) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Rlj Lodging Trust (NYSE:RLJ) reported that Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.p. has picked up 13,397,956 of common stock as of 2017-02-10.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.p. to a total of 13,397,956 representing a 10.8% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, RLJ Lodging Trust is a real estate investment trust. The Company is engaged in the acquisition of focused-service and compact full-service hotels. The Company owns approximately 130 hotels with over 20,900 rooms, located in approximately 20 states and the District of Columbia, and an interest in a mortgage loan secured by a hotel. Its hotels’ brand affiliations include Residence Inn, Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, Marriott and Renaissance by Marriott; Hilton Garden Inn, Embassy Suites, DoubleTree, Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton, and Hyatt House, Hyatt Place and Hyatt by Hyatt. Its operating partnership is RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P. The Company’s properties include Courtyard San Francisco, Hyatt House Cypress Anaheim, Hyatt House Emeryville San Francisco Bay Area, Hyatt House San Ramon and Hyatt House Santa Clara in California, and Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel, Residence Inn Boulder Louisville, Residence Inn Longmont Boulder and SpringHill Suites Boulder Longmont in Colorado.

A glance at Rlj Lodging Trust (NYSE:RLJ)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.94 billion based on 124.30 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $23.46 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2016-03-04, Ryan picked up 2,000 at a purchase price of $25.37. This brings their total holding to 2,000 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Hale unload 5,000 shares at a sale price of $25.00. This brings their total holding to 328,730.

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Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (NYSE:ACRE) is Attracting Smart Money

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (NYSE:ACRE) reported that Ressler Antony P. has picked up 2,337,520 of common stock as of 2017-02-03.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Ressler Antony P. to a total of 2,337,520 representing a 8.2% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation is a specialty finance company. The Company is focused on directly originating, managing and servicing a portfolio of commercial real estate (CRE) debt-related investments for its own account. It operates in two segments: principal lending and mortgage banking. Its target investments include senior loans, bridge loans, subordinated debt, preferred equity and other CRE investments. The Company is also engaged in the mortgage banking business through its subsidiary, ACRE Capital LLC (ACRE Capital). Its Principal Lending Business includes all business activities of the Company, which represents investments in real estate related loans and securities that are held for investment.

A glance at Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (NYSE:ACRE)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 382.80 million based on 28.48 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $13.47 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2016-09-14, Rosen picked up 5,989 at a purchase price of $12.33. This brings their total holding to 56,002 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Blakely unload 3,200 shares at a sale price of $12.75. This brings their total holding to 11,869.

It’s possible to gauge a company’s potential by tracking the activity of its major holders, as well as checking in on insider activity such as those transactions listed above. We’ll be keeping an eye on Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (NYSE:ACRE) as things move forward to see if its progress aligns with these transactions.

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Here’s Who Just Picked Up Presidential Realty Corp. (OTCMKTS:PDNLB) Shares

In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Presidential Realty Corp. (OTCMKTS:PDNLB) reported that Kcg Americas Llc.  has picked up 19,666   of common stock as of 2017-02-08.

The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Kcg Americas Llc. to a total of 19,666 representing a 4.44% stake in the company.

For those not familiar with the company, Presidential Realty Corporation is a self-administrated, self-managed real estate investment trust. The Company holds, directly or indirectly, interests in real estate and interests in entities that own real estate. The Company’s segment includes investments in real estate related assets. The Company holds interests in the Mapletree Industrial Center located in Palmer, Massachusetts. The Mapletree Industrial Center is a multi-tenant rental facility. The Mapletree Industrial Center property consists of approximately 30 buildings located on over 50 acres. The property offers traditional office space and industrial/warehouse space, along with vacant land with rail access ready for development. The buildings comprise a total of approximately 418,680 square feet, with over 393,488 square feet of rentable space.

A glance at Presidential Realty Corp. (OTCMKTS:PDNLB)’s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 2.00 million based on 3.85 million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $0.284 per share.

Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.

Specifically, on 2012-07-24, Rogers picked up 40,000 at a purchase price of $0.75. This brings their total holding to 40,076 as of the date of the filing.

On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Singley unload 93,333 shares at a sale price of $0.75. This brings their total holding to 286,219.

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