ATLANTA (May 5, 2025) - Peachtree Group (“Peachtree”) is proud to announce that Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO, has been recognized among the 2025 Rainmakers in CRE Debt, Equity & Finance by GlobeSt.,and named to Commercial Observer’s prestigious Power Finance list. These industry-leading accolades highlight Friedman's exceptional leadership, strategic innovation and enduring impact on the commercial real estate finance landscape.

Inclusion on the GlobeSt. Rainmakers list acknowledges Friedman's ability to navigate one of the most challenging commercial real estate finance periods. Amid elevated interest rates, tightening capital markets and declining valuations, Friedman has led Peachtree's vertically integrated management platforms with clarity and conviction. His approach has helped stakeholders unlock value, access liquidity and capitalize on market dislocation.

Commercial Observer’s Power Finance list further affirms Friedman’s influence and adaptability. As lenders retracted and transaction volume slowed, Peachtree continued to deliver creative capital solutions from originating loans to establishing strategic partnerships and playing across the capital stack. Under Friedman’s leadership, Peachtree has remained a dependable partner known for its certainty of execution, critical expertise and a solutions-driven mindset. 

“These recognitions are a testament to Greg’s vision and our entire team’s commitment to being a steady force in an unpredictable market,” said Jatin Desai, managing principal and CFO of Peachtree. “Our strategy has always centered on disciplined investing, innovation and building strong relationships. Greg has set the tone.”

Peachtree’s success is powered by a high-performing, deeply experienced team that brings together the full spectrum of credit, equity, development and asset management expertise. This collective strength allows the firm to respond decisively to market shifts, underwrite with conviction and deliver solutions others can’t.

Peachtree has executed over $12 billion in commercial real estate transactions since inception. Its integrated platform aligns real estate, credit and capital markets expertise, positioning the firm to identify opportunities, deploy capital efficiently and manage risk across cycles.

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"It was a highly competitive year for lenders on our list, and we gave props to those who kept the market ticking over with their multiple irons in the fire and several different ways to finance borrowers irrespective of market conditions. Whether they were offering a suite of products, playing up and down capital stacks, buying loan pools or securities, or launching new partnerships, our top lenders are those that offered continuity, reliability, certainty of execution, critical expertise and a wee bit of scrappiness.” — Commercial Observer

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ATLANTA (May 2, 2025) - Peachtree Group, a leading commercial real estate investment firm with a multi billion-dollar portfolio of equity and debt investments, has launched its latest hotel property structured as a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), the 114-key Residence Inn Ocean Township, located along the Jersey Shore in N.J. This marks Peachtree’s eighth DST offering since launching the program in 2022.

“This newly developed property represents everything we look for in a DST offering, strong market fundamentals, a leading extended-stay brand and long-term upside driven by secular tailwinds in travel,” said Tim Witt, president of 1031 Exchange/DST Products at Peachtree.

Residence Inn Ocean Township is located in Monmouth County, one of the wealthiest counties in the U.S., known for its high median incomes and vibrant year-round economy. The hotel benefits from proximity to popular beach destinations such as Asbury Park, Long Branch and Sandy Hook, supporting steady leisure demand. The region’s diverse economy, anchored by healthcare, education and technology, drives consistent lodging needs throughout the year. Looking ahead, Netflix is investing $900 million to redevelop nearby Fort Monmouth into its primary East Coast production hub, a project expected to create 3,500 construction jobs and 1,500 permanent jobs, as well as further boost hospitality demand.

“With the opening of Residence Inn Ocean Township in 2024, we’re providing investors access to a debt-free, income-generating asset in a premier coastal market. It’s a strategic fit for investors seeking tax deferral through a 1031 exchange while preserving exposure to one of the most resilient sectors in commercial real estate,” Witt said.

Peachtree’s DST properties present a compelling option for 1031 exchange investors seeking to reinvest proceeds from the sale of appreciated real estate while deferring taxes and maintaining exposure to the hotel sector. The firm’s eight DST offerings total more than $220 million in debt-free real estate transactions, each aligned with Peachtree’s core strategy of acquiring recognized hotel brands in high-growth markets, pursuing value-add opportunities and leveraging experienced hotel management teams to drive long-term performance and value creation.

Peachtree continues to align with the core principles of the 1031 exchange, offering investors a seamless and tax-efficient path to transition capital gains into passive income-producing real estate investments.

_{Securities offerings are distributed by Peachtree PC Investors, LLC, member: FINRA/SIPC. This announcement does not constitute an offer to buy securities. DST Interests are illiquid, speculative and involve a high degree of risk.  Prospective Investor should consult with his, her or its own tax advisor regarding an investment in DST Interests and the qualification of his, her or its transaction under Section 1031 for his, her or its specific circumstances.}