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National Real Estate Advisors and The Executive Office of the Mayor Celebrate Grand Opening of Aviator House in Dupont Circle

First Project Advanced Through D.C.’s Housing in Downtown Initiative Transforms Former Air Line Pilots Association Headquarters into 157 New Residences Washington, D.C. — Today, National Real Estate Advisors (National), alongside Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) Nina Albert and project partners, celebrated the grand opening of Aviator House, a former office building transformed […]

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Sabey Data Center Properties Secures Additional Investment from Ares to Support Continued Growth

Ares Secondaries funds’ total commitment to the platform now exceeds $500 million Seattle, WA and Washington, D.C. – Sabey Corporation (“Sabey”) and National Real Estate Advisors, LLC (“National”) today announced that Ares Secondaries funds (“Ares”) have expanded their investment in Sabey Data Center Properties, LLC (“SDCP”), an owner, developer, and operator of data centers across […]

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National Real Estate Advisors Promotes Ben Kanne to Managing Director, Investments

National Real Estate Advisors (“National”), an investment manager developing, operating, and managing commercial real estate and infrastructure projects across the United States, today announced the promotion of Ben Kanne to Managing Director, Investments. In this leadership role, Ben will help shape and execute the firm’s investment strategy and lead the sourcing, screening, underwriting, structuring, and […]

Data Centers

07/08/2026

Sabey Data Center Properties Welcomes Strategic Investment from Ares, Strengthening Platform for Continued Growth

Sabey Corporation (“Sabey”) and National Real Estate Advisors, LLC (“National”) today announced that Ares Secondaries funds (“Ares”) have made a minority equity investment in Sabey Data Center Properties, LLC (“SDCP”), an owner, developer, and operator of data centers across the United States. SDCP is a fully integrated data center platform jointly owned and governed by […]

Press Releases

06/15/2026

National Welcomes J.D. Sitton as Head of Investor Relations

National Real Estate Advisors, an investment manager that develops, operates, and manages commercial real estate and infrastructure projects across the United States, today announced that J.D. Sitton has joined the firm as managing director and head of investor relations. In this role, Sitton will lead National’s investor relations platform, including institutional client engagement, consultant relationships […]

Press Releases

06/11/2026

National Real Estate Advisors Expands Healthcare Platform with Acquisition of Two Medical Properties in Montana and Florida

Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2026) – National Real Estate Advisors, LLC (“National”), an investment manager developing, operating and managing a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate on behalf of institutional clients, announced the addition of two healthcare properties in Great Falls, Montana, and Winter Garden, Florida, to its portfolio. Great Falls, MT Winter Garden, FL The Great Falls property is a 244,520-square-foot […]

Data Centers

06/03/2026

Our Data Center Outlook: Growth, Demand, and Constraints

In our latest video, Nicole Roman, Senior Director of Investor Relations, is joined by TJ Hofheimer and Ben Kanne, co-portfolio managers of National’s Data Center investment platform, to discuss the trends shaping the sector. The conversation explores the rapid acceleration of AI-driven demand, increasing power constraints, and the evolving requirements for data center design and […]

Construction & Development

05/07/2026

Construction Spotlight: The Stacks’ Vision, Design, and Building at an Unprecedented Scale

An interview with Katie Hartley, Managing Director, National Real Estate Development, and Brian Dylus, Senior Director, Construction Management, National Real Estate Development. The Stacks is a transformative 2-million-square-foot mixed-use waterfront neighborhood redefining Buzzard Point in Southwest Washington, D.C. Located at the confluence of the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, the former industrial site has […]

Press Releases

04/09/2026

The Stacks Named 2026 Costar Multifamily Development of The Year

The Stacks, a 7-acre, two-million-square-foot mixed-use waterfront neighborhood in Buzzard Point, has been named the 2026 CoStar Impact Award winner for Multifamily Development of the Year in Washington, D.C. The award is one of the industry’s highest honors recognizing projects that demonstrate exceptional impact, innovation and execution. Developed by Akridge and National Real Estate Development, The Stacks delivered in early […]

Press Releases

02/04/2026

National Real Estate Advisors Announces Leadership Transitions to Support Long-Term Growth

National Real Estate Advisors, LLC announced several senior leadership transitions that support the firm’s long-term growth, enterprise coordination, and client service. Effective January 2026, Kevin Verdi has been appointed to Executive Vice President, adding to his role as Chief Investment Officer. Kevin has been with National for more than 20 years and has played a […]

National Insights

12/08/2025

Economic Insights: Price vs. Value – Making Sense of Cap Rate Spreads in Shifting Markets

Written By National’s Head of Research and Analysis, Darob Malek-Madani Eighteen months ago, the real estate market was in the middle of a period of rising cap rates (and therefore falling values). In our blog post from early 2024, “The Wild World of Property Valuations: A Tale of Price vs. Value Cap Rates”, we examined a world where valuation cap rates across property […]

Press Releases

12/08/2025

National Real Estate Advisors is Named Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management for the 11th Year

Washington, D.C. ─ For the eleventh year, National Real Estate Advisors, LLC (“National”) has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pensions & Investments. The global news source of money management, Pensions & Investment’s annual survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in the money […]

Data Centers

11/24/2025

Campus Spotlight: Inside SDC Ashburn

This article spotlights the key differentiators of SDC Ashburn, a data center campus located on National’s 38-acre site in Ashburn, VA—one of the largest data center hubs in the world. Jeff Kanne, President & CEO of National Real Estate Advisors, reflects on the campus’s beginnings, unique strengths, and what’s next for its continued growth. SDC […]