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Dec 28, 2021

Non-Residential Construction Momentum Jumps in October to 14-Year High

Construction of nonresidential building projects accelerated in October in the United States, according to a new report by Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index increased 10% in October to 181.2 from the revised September reading of 164.6.

Dec 21, 2021

CRE Volume, Prices Reach New Heights Globally in Q3

The just released RCA CPPI composite index shows that both global deal volume and commercial property prices climbed to new highs in the third quarter of 2021. Economists at RCA point to this confluence as a sign that buyer expectations are adjusting upward as the market moves past the lows of the worst parts of the pandemic.

Dec 7, 2021

Nation’s Future Brightens with Passage of Infrastructure Investment Package

Congressional policymakers and the Biden administration generated bipartisan support to pass the trillion-dollar infrastructure bill on November 5. The House of Representatives passed the Senate version of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which meant the bill would be sent to President Biden’s desk and expected to become law soon.

Nov 30, 2021

Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Volume, Prices Reach New Heights Globally in Q3

The just released RCA CPPI composite index shows that both global deal volume and commercial property prices climbed to new highs in the third quarter of 2021. Economists at RCA point to this confluence as a sign that buyer expectations are adjusting upward as the market moves past the lows of the worst parts of the pandemic.

Nov 9, 2021

Suburban Population Explosion Drives Surge in Renters

If you wondered where all the people moving out of cities’ urban cores are going, the answer is the populace has discovered suburban settings. Recent data from the Census Bureau reveals that American suburban markets are indeed expanding and have experienced a gain of 4.7 million residents between 2010 and 2019.

Nov 2, 2021

Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate

Artificial intelligence is a complex topic. There is both fear and excitement surrounding AI, but there is no denying that it is significantly impacting the real estate industry. As defined by Forbes, artificial intelligence is a form of computer science that uses computers to emulate intelligent human behavior at a far more rapid speed than what we as humans are capable of. You can use these technologies to analyze data in ways you simply wouldn’t be able to do on your own. In this article, we will discuss how AI is being used in the real estate industry and how investors can benefit from adding AI to their real estate business.

Oct 26, 2021

Hot Markets: The Perfect Place to Start a Business

Are you looking to start a business or invest in a new market? Factors such as job opportunities, population growth, crime rates, housing affordability, quality of life, employment rates, higher education, and cost of living are crucial when choosing a new market to invest in as a business owner, tenant, or property owner. Additionally, it’s important to consider what’s driving growth in certain markets and why people are moving to or from other areas. In this article, we explore the hottest markets right now, what growth we are seeing in these popular areas, and the role higher education plays on a successful market.

Oct 19, 2021

Gentrification: The Good, the Bad, and Its Impact on Real Estate Markets

Gentrification is a controversial topic in many markets in the U.S. because it can significantly impact specific areas and residents in those communities. According to Million Acres, some of the poorest and most distressed urban neighborhoods across the country have experienced revitalization via gentrification and redevelopment. That has been accomplished through national and local tax incentives and resulted in billions of dollars in development funds, and municipal grants flowing into those improvements. Gentrification might seem like an easy solution for struggling cities, but there are many complicated factors to consider. In this article, we explore the positive and negative impacts of gentrification on real estate markets, and what investors and government officials should consider when looking to gentrify an area.

Oct 5, 2021

The Build-For-Rent Trend: Everything you Need to Know

The significant spike in build-for-rent demand has made the single-family residential rental product the fastest-growing trend in homebuilding today. According to the Pew Research Center, more U.S. households are occupied by renters than at any point since the 1960’s. In fact, a new survey from Apartment List found that 18% of millennials expect to rent forever, up from 11-12% in the prior two years. As explained by the Atlantic Business Journal, one of the main reasons people rent, especially millennials and Generation Z, is because they can’t afford to purchase a home in their desired area. Additionally, most major cities lack affordable multiunit housing solutions due to zoning and density restrictions in popular areas. In this article, we discuss the build-for-rent model, the reasons why BFR has emerged as one of the most popular trends in real estate, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the BFR space.

Sep 21, 2021

Climate Change Part 2: What it is & How it Impacts Commercial Real Estate

In part 1 of our climate change series, we explored how the real estate and construction sectors are making efforts to reduce their negative impact on the environment, and how climate change impacts investor’s business decisions. In part two, we will discuss the short- and long-term implications of climate change on real estate, including adoption of corporate Environmental, Social & Governmental (ESG) initiatives, as well as what markets are the most vulnerable.