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Jul 23, 2018

4 Reasons Senior Housing is Interesting to Investors

While senior housing has always been a profitable industry, it has really been able to stand on its own two feet recently as a viable and significant class of real estate – with more and more outside investors jumping on board and adding senior housing to their portfolios.

Jun 26, 2018

5 Reasons to Consider Student Housing as an Investment

When unemployment rates increase as high as during the recession, folks rush to enroll in higher education. To improve their marketability and skills or access money while looking for work, universities saw an uptick in foreign and domestic student enrollment in U.S. universities during the economic collapse in 2010.

Apr 9, 2018

What is a FinTech Startup? (And Why Should CRE Care?)

Ten years ago, the industry barely existed. Today, it is a multibillion industry in the U.S. Although the majority of the top financial technology or “FinTech” startups are small business and individual lenders, blockchain and cryptocurrency companies, and data analytics firms, several FinTech startups are impacting CRE.

Mar 21, 2018

4 Not-So-Obvious Reasons Why Warehouses are Hot Investments Right Now

Vacancy rates are at all-time lows. Absorption rates are at their highest. The “industrial sector has outperformed all other property types with double-digit total returns” according to the Integra Realty Resources 25th annual Viewpoint report covering the commercial real estate industry.

Jan 16, 2018

Investing In Commercial Real EstateWhat Is Commercial Real Estate?

Investing in real estate can be a way to earn passive income and increase your wealth. While plenty of investors have success in residential real estate, others make a move to commercial real estate to gain even more money.

Oct 17, 2017

Investors Set Their Sights on Secondary Metros: 4 Reasons Why

Last year, core assets were ranked second highest among investors. This year, secondary metros took that spot. Some argue that the cap rates for core assets and investors looking for assets that produce higher yields are why secondary markets look so much more attractive to investors this year.

Sep 19, 2017

China Leads International Investment in US CRE: Here's Why

In a recently released report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), one fifth of agents that participated in the survey dealt with a commercial transaction where one side was internationally based. Of these transactions, the most international representation came out of China.

Aug 22, 2017

Watch for these 6 CRE International Business Trends

Recently, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released its report on the commercial real estate trends for the international side of the business. It is no secret to those involved in the commercial real estate sector that global investment in the United States has been growing over the last few years.

Jun 20, 2017

Foreign Investment Looks to These 3 CRE Property Types

It should be no secret that foreign investment has been a large source of overall investments in the American commercial real estate market. This can be a testament to the strength and favorable returns that can be found in the U.S. market.

May 16, 2017

Don’t Be Left in the Dark

The task of selling or leasing a commercial property for the highest price can be challenging, to say the least. Even in a hot market, it’s essential to use the latest strategies and techniques to keep your client happy and to gain recognition in an often-saturated market.