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Rule 506 Offerings Continue to be Popular with Real Estate Companies

According to a recent SEC report, Rule 506 continued to be the most popular exeemption for real estate securities offerings in 2023.

Securities LawElizabeth WhitmanFebruary 21, 2024rule 506(c), Rule 506, Rule 506(b), advocate for small business capital formation, small business advisory office, accordian, accredited investor

Real Estate Continued to Favor Rule 506(b) Offerings During the Pandemic

Rule 506(b) continued to be the most popular way for real estate investments to rase equity during the pandemic according to the SEC.

Securities Law, Real Estate InvestmentsElizabeth WhitmanJanuary 16, 2022rule 506(c), Rule 506(b), real estate investment, advocate for small business capital formation

Pros and Cons of Equity Crowdfunding for Real Estate Investments

Equity crowdfunding has become more popular due to recent increases in the annual fundraising limit in Regulation CF. However, due to other limitations in Regulation CF, Rule 506(c) usually is a better option for a real estate sponsor who wants to advertise its securities offering.

Real Estate Investments, Securities LawElizabeth WhitmanAugust 28, 2021regulation cf, crowdfunding, equity crowdfunding, Rule 506(b), rule 506(c)

Simplified Rule 506(c) Investor Verification Takes Effect March 15

Effective March 15, 2021 most Rule 506(c) issuers need only verify an investor's accredited status once every five years.

Real Estate InvestmentsElizabeth WhitmanFebruary 9, 2021accredited investor, accredited investor verification, 506(c), 506(b), rule 506(c), Rule 506, Rule 506(b)

SEC Simplifies Rule 506(c) Investor Verification for Repeat Investors

The SEC has made it easier for issuers to verify accredited status for repeat investors under Rule 506(c).

Securities LawElizabeth WhitmanNovember 3, 2020rule 506(c), Rule 506(b), Rule 506, accredited investor, accredited investor verification

SEC Expands Accredited Investor Definition

The SEC has adopted a rule expanding the definition of accredited investor to include certain securities professionals, knowledgeable employees of the issuer, and others.

Business Law, Real Estate Investments, Securities LawElizabeth WhitmanSeptember 7, 2020accredited investor, suzuki method, Rule 506, Rule 506(b), rule 506(c), SEC, private placement

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