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September 10, 2026
Beyond Wall Street: Why More Investors Are Looking Beyond the Stock Market

For generations, investing has been synonymous with the stock market. Opening a retirement account, buying a collection of stocks and bonds, and staying invested, serves as the traditional strategy that has helped millions build wealth. Today, a growing number of investors are exploring alternative investments like private real estate, private credit, infrastructure, aviation, and private […]

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July 21, 2026
4.03 Million Homes Short: Why the Residential Income Fund Exists

According to Realtor.com’s 2026 Housing Supply Gap Report, the United States is approximately 4.03 million homes short, with the shortage widening for the third consecutive year. Freddie Mac’s ongoing housing research also concludes that America remains structurally undersupplied by millions of homes, and that closing this gap will require years of sustained construction. As builders […]

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June 16, 2026
Meet the Founders Behind Novacrest: Kiani and Anwar Kharfan

Novacrest Investment Group is a real asset investment platform built by two industry professionals who believe wealth belongs with those who build it. Co-founders Kiani and Anwar Kharfan are partners in business, and in life. As parents of three, the driving force behind this firm is to give investors access to the kind of opportunities […]

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May 12, 2026
Coming Soon: A New Standard in Aviation Investing

As we prepare to introduce a new offering built on that same foundation, we are expanding into a new asset class: private aviation.

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April 15, 2026
April 2026 Fed Interest Rates & Housing Shortage: What It Means for Investors

For months, the market has awaited rate cuts, which have not yet arrived, and increasingly, seem not to be coming anytime soon. The Federal Reserve is holding rates in the 3.5% to 3.75% range, and expectations for cuts continue to get pushed back. Some institutions are now projecting few or no cuts in 2026. Simultaneously, […]

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February 16, 2026
Smart Real Estate: The Discipline Behind Strong Returns

Real estate has long been viewed as a reliable vehicle for wealth creation. Yet while opportunity is abundant, durable performance is far less common. The difference rarely lies in access. It lies in discipline. Strong returns are not typically the product of a single transaction or favorable timing. They are built through a repeatable process […]

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January 10, 2026
Owning vs. Lending: Two Ways to Invest in Real Estate

Real estate offers more than one path to participation. Most investors are familiar with ownership. They acquire property, manage operations directly or indirectly, and rely on a combination of appreciation, income, and timing to generate returns. Ownership can provide meaningful upside. It can also require active decision-making, market exposure, and operational oversight. Less discussed, but […]

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December 16, 2025
Building a Diversified Real Estate Portfolio That Produces Cash Flow

Diversification within real estate is often discussed, but rarely structured with intention. Owning multiple properties does not automatically create balance. True diversification requires assets that serve different roles within a portfolio, respond differently to market conditions, and contribute to stability through varied income dynamics. A thoughtfully constructed real estate portfolio is built around this principle. […]

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September 10, 2026
Beyond Wall Street: Why More Investors Are Looking Beyond the Stock Market

For generations, investing has been synonymous with the stock market. Opening a retirement account, buying a collection of stocks and bonds, and staying invested, serves as the traditional strategy that has helped millions build wealth. Today, a growing number of investors are exploring alternative investments like private real estate, private credit, infrastructure, aviation, and private […]

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July 21, 2026
4.03 Million Homes Short: Why the Residential Income Fund Exists

According to Realtor.com’s 2026 Housing Supply Gap Report, the United States is approximately 4.03 million homes short, with the shortage widening for the third consecutive year. Freddie Mac’s ongoing housing research also concludes that America remains structurally undersupplied by millions of homes, and that closing this gap will require years of sustained construction. As builders […]

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