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Reasons Why Now is the Time to Invest in Private Real Estate
August 6, 2026 • 1:00PM ET • 1 CE Credit
Recovery Emerging – Reasons Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Private Real Estate
The real estate recovery is underway. With lower construction starts limiting new supply, replacement costs near historical highs and interest rates moderating, today's market may present attractive opportunities.
Join Brookfield REIT’s CIO, Alex Elawadi, to explore the evolving landscape, where Brookfield is seeing compelling opportunities and how private real estate can complement a diversified portfolio.
In this session, you'll learn:
- What is driving today's real estate opportunity set
- How current market conditions have created attractive entry points
- How adding private real estate has historically enhanced portfolio diversification and resilience
Speakers
Alex Elawadi has served as Brookfield REIT's Chief Investment Officer since 2025. He also continues to serve as Head of Acquisitions for North America within Brookfield’s Real Estate Group. Mr. Elawadi joined Brookfield in 2017 and has since held several positions across the organization, with responsibilities spanning property transactions, capital formation and portfolio management. Prior to joining Brookfield, Mr. Elawadi held various investing and asset management positions at a global private equity firm and a leading investment bank. Mr. Elawadi holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech.
Alex Elawadi has served as Brookfield REIT's Chief Investment Officer since 2025. He also continues to serve as Head of Acquisitions for North America within Brookfield’s Real Estate Group. Mr. Elawadi joined Brookfield in 2017 and has since held several positions across the organization, with responsibilities spanning property transactions, capital formation and portfolio management. Prior to joining Brookfield, Mr. Elawadi held various investing and asset management positions at a global private equity firm and a leading investment bank. Mr. Elawadi holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech.
Nicole Pecoraro is a Senior Vice President, Head of Brookfield Alts Institute within Brookfield's
Private Wealth Group. She is responsible for advancing The Alts Institute, our investor and
advisor advocacy program, and enhancing client engagement. Previously, she served as a
Regional Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Prior to joining the firm in 2008, Nicole was Account Manager for Credit Market Analysis, a
London based firm providing real-time credit derivatives market data to financial institutions
internationally.
Nicole earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management with a minor in East Asian
Studies from Gettysburg College. She holds FINRA Series 7, 6 and 63 licenses.
Nicole Pecoraro is a Senior Vice President, Head of Brookfield Alts Institute within Brookfield's
Private Wealth Group. She is responsible for advancing The Alts Institute, our investor and
advisor advocacy program, and enhancing client engagement. Previously, she served as a
Regional Manager for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Prior to joining the firm in 2008, Nicole was Account Manager for Credit Market Analysis, a
London based firm providing real-time credit derivatives market data to financial institutions
internationally.
Nicole earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management with a minor in East Asian
Studies from Gettysburg College. She holds FINRA Series 7, 6 and 63 licenses.
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