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The Pandemic Is Making Old Buildings New Again
Almost immediately, the pandemic became known as the great accelerator. The global COVID-19 outbreak wasn’t changing the industry so much as it was expediting inevitable trends, like the dominance of ecommerce and the demise of indoor shopping malls.
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Why Build-to-Rent Homes Are CRE’s New Fifth Wheel
And then there were five. The commercial real estate industry is well known for its four core asset classes—multifamily, industrial, office and retail—but there is officially a new player in the game. New construction single-family rental communities, also known as build-to-rent, are quickly becoming a pillar in the industry in response to rising demand and…
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2021 Construction Trends Signal Good News for CRE Developers
At a glance, the first quarter new construction activity was harrowing. New deliveries were down significantly in multifamily, office and retail—but a closer look reveals a beaming silver lining that could spell new opportunities and a swift recovery for CRE developers.
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Affordable Housing Development Is Stealing the Spotlight
An affordable housing crisis has been swelling in the US for years, but the road to new supply is challenging. Generally, affordable housing rents don’t support ground-up real estate development due to high land and construction costs. Affordable housing developments just don’t pencil out – but that is changing. The pandemic has amplified demand for…
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How Real Estate Developers Are Reshaping Unexpected Markets
As people fled gateway markets last year, some wondered if 2020 would mark the end of city life. The way we see it, urban cores aren’t dying; they’re multiplying. Real estate developers are bringing soaring architectural icons to secondary metros, creating new cityscapes across the country, but they still believe in the longevity of gateway…
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5 Bright Spots for CRE Development During the Pandemic
The pandemic has certainly complicated commercial real estate investment, but it has far from halted new activity. Sophisticated developers have strategically adapted to the new market fundamentals to drive projects forward. These are the five ways developers are forging ahead during the pandemic.
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5 Ways Commercial Real Estate Development Evolved in 2020
2020 will be a year to remember. Rarely do we experience a global moment of communal reflection and change like this. Every single industry has been impacted, with real estate development and project management being no exception. As commercial real estate developers, owners, project management firms and internal real estate teams continue to navigate this…
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How Remote CRE Development Teams are More Productive
Most real estate professionals – including owners, developers and owner’s reps – have adjusted to the new normal of remote work. However, not all of those teams have been able to maintain productivity and momentum throughout the transition.
