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The Interplay Between Commercial Real Estate and the Economy: A Closer Look
Over the last year, concerns about market uncertainty have grown among developers, as commercial real estate and the economy are deeply intertwined. Economists and investment professionals remain divided on the current commercial real estate market outlook, and it remains unclear whether or not the economy will go into a full recession.
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Hidden Gems – 3 Undervalued Commercial Real Estate Opportunities in 2023
As we move into the middle of the end of the third quarter, several real estate opportunities have emerged that investors, developers, and property owners should have on their radar.
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Multifamily Developers, Be Prepared: Zoning Regulations Are Changing
The national housing crisis is a complex problem in need of a complex solution—but there is no resolution without new construction. The cornerstone of the housing crisis is simply a lack of supply, and to correct it, developers need an incentive to build. The government is stepping up at every level to help provide such…
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Why Mixed-Use Developments Are the Future of Urban Living
Mixed-use developments, or properties combining multiple uses, such as residential, commercial, and office space, are an increasingly popular living option for city residents. Urban areas will continue to see mixed-use among new development, as the properties both help address housing shortages and meet consumer desire for a community-oriented, walkable lifestyle.
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How Developers Can Pivot as Industrial Growth Decelerates
For the last decade, the real estate industry has watched the industrial sector in awe. Industrial has evolved into the most coveted asset class with seemingly unstoppable growth and tremendously attractive yields. The pandemic only served to amplify industrial activity due to increased online shopping and the ecommerce industry’s voracious appetite for warehouse and logistics…
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Unlocking the Value of Brownfield Development: Turning Contaminated Sites into Assets
Brownfield development, which primarily transforms contaminated sites into housing, retail, or park space, may be the next frontier in real estate. Development teams and communities alike can benefit from brownfield redevelopment, as the projects create much-needed housing in high-demand areas without degrading green space, which increases local tax bases, and creates new jobs.
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Alternative Prospects: 3 Niche Property Sectors Are Thriving
During a bull market, estate investors don’t have to look far to find an opportunity. When the market is behind you, capital seems to reproduce, no matter the deal. Bear markets, on the other hand, take a little more finesse. In addition to adhering to core investment practices and conservative underwriting standards, investors must consider…
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Multifamily Durability Spells Big Opportunities for Developers
The multifamily sector is a long-time investor favorite. Regardless of the economic climate, people prioritize housing as a basic need, giving multifamily a lot of investment durability through up and down cycles. Today, that durability has been amplified by a severe supply-demand imbalance and an inflated housing market. As a result, Ed Chazen, senior lecturer…
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Will Cap Rates Rise? It Depends on the Asset Class.
For better or worse, real estate investors live and die by the cap rate. A cap rate is the single most ubiquitous representation of yield in real estate investment, and for the last two decades, they have trended in one direction: down.