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Nov 21, 2023
Office to Home: Exploring the Adaptive Reuse Housing Trend
According to Yardi Matrix, more than 10,000 residential units were created nationwide through conversions last year. While adaptive reuse looks like the perfect solution for removing obsolete and empty office space, many factors can prevent a building from being a good candidate.
Nov 14, 2023
September Rental Activity Report: Cities in Demand
Examining RentCafe's market insight report reveals renter online activity to identify the top in-demand cities for apartments. The Midwest dominated with 11 cities in RentCafe’s ranking, with five in the top 10.
Nov 7, 2023
Brighter Days Ahead for Retail Sector ... Thanks to 2023 Holiday Sales
Deloitte has recently released holiday sales projections for the retail sector, and the 2023 holiday season is poised to strengthen it further. According to Deloitte's annual holiday retail forecast, holiday retail sales are expected to increase between 3.5% and 4.6% in 2023.
Oct 31, 2023
2023’s Top Performing Retail Hubs: Consumers Create New Paths to Retailers
In-person store visits substantially increased in the latter half of 2023, largely attributed to the phenomenon known as "revenge shopping." This concept captures people's enthusiasm for shopping, driven by the sense of deprivation they experienced during the pandemic.
Oct 24, 2023
Coworking Space Gaining Popularity in Commercial Real Estate
The appeal of coworking is expanding, from entrepreneurs managing solo operations to large corporations investing in shared workspaces, and even college students are emerging as new users in coworking spaces near their campuses.
Oct 17, 2023
C-Store Trends & The Brands Leading the Way
While some convenience stores still derive their revenue from gas and automotive services, others have repositioned themselves as destinations where patrons can enjoy specialty coffee, grab a quick dinner, or conveniently acquire a selection of grocery items on their way home from work.
Sep 26, 2023
Retail Shops Shine as a Prominent Player in Commercial Real Estate
Retailers in the United States are defying historic lows in retail space availability by planning to launch 1,000 new stores this year, underscoring the sector's resilience amid commercial real estate challenges.
Sep 19, 2023
Challenges in the Affordable Housing Space: What to Know
The U.S. is facing a potential loss of nearly 200,000 affordable housing units in the next five years as government protections expire for hundreds of rental properties, allowing landlords to set their own rents, highlighted by The Wall Street Journal.
Sep 12, 2023
Student Housing ... A Beacon of Hope in CRE?
The once rapid growth of apartment rent has decelerated and is even declining in certain areas. However, within the struggling commercial real estate industry, there is a rare positive aspect seen in housing aimed at college students attending popular universities.
Sep 5, 2023
August Rental Activity Highlights
With soaring home prices and the peak rental season in full swing, renting has emerged as the contemporary alternative to buying. However, among the cities experiencing heightened listing activity, which ones draw the greatest attention from apartment seekers?
