With over $4 trillion in assets under management, real estate remains one of the most dynamic investment arenas—and few understand the shifting landscape like Dean Allara, Vice Chairman of Bridge Investment Group. We’re thrilled to welcome Dean as a keynote speaker at the upcoming 9th Global Leaders in Real Estate Summit on October 16, 2025, in New York City. His session promises to deliver eye-opening perspectives that every real estate investor and professional needs to hear.

What’s Driving Real Estate Investment Today?

From demographic shifts to affordability challenges, the factors reshaping residential housing demand are profound. Renter households have surged, growing 3.7 times faster in the last five years, adding over 3 million new renters nationwide. This growth spans markets and income brackets, driven especially by younger and middle-aged adults. Yet supply is tightening—multifamily housing deliveries are to drop by half next year, pushing fundamentals and occupancies upward across the U.S.

As an owner-operator spanning multifamily, single-family rentals, and seniors housing, Bridge Investment Group is uniquely positioned to address these market realities. Their mission? To support the full lifecycle of housing needs while tackling the nation’s affordable housing crisis. For investors, this means strategic access to sectors ripe for growth and resilience.

Investing with Patience, Positioning for Long-Term Success

In a market often marked by volatility and valuation concerns, Dean advocates for a long-term investment horizon. Multifamily properties currently trade at roughly 20% below peak prices, with occupancy rates climbing to historic norms—signaling strong underlying fundamentals. On the debt side, traditional lenders pulling back opens doors for private lenders to capture attractive yields.

The current market reset is rare—asset values falling below replacement costs provide a golden opportunity for investors ready to act with conviction and patience.

Turning Uncertainty into Advantage

Market volatility is a given in today’s world, with geopolitical risks and policy shifts creating uncertainty. Yet, it’s precisely in these times that savvy investors find opportunity. Take industrial logistics: e-commerce spending is expected to jump 30% by 2030, driving robust demand for logistics assets in key gateway markets where population density meets last-mile distribution needs.

Bridge’s logistics portfolio is nearly 97% occupied, and they continue to source assets at significant discounts, proving how focus and deep sector knowledge can convert turbulence into competitive advantage.

Why You Can’t Miss This Event

“I’m truly excited to engage with global real estate leaders and share our convictions about the opportunities ahead,” says Dean Allara. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how demographic and economic trends intersect to create promising investment pathways. It’s an invaluable chance to exchange ideas with the sharpest minds in the industry and position your portfolio for long-term outperformance.

Join us on October 16 in New York to hear these exclusive insights live from Dean Allara and connect with the industry’s top LPs, GPs, and institutional allocators. This event is complimentary to qualified attendees.