real estate
Making Waves
Until recently, surfing has been an activity limited to the lucky ones with oceanfront access. This is about to change with some incredible technology created by Spanish engineering firm Wavegarden, which has the capability to deliver the longest man-made surfable waves on Earth. Sounds surreal, doesn’t it? Doug Coors, a descendent of the Coors Brewing […]
07 / 28 / 15
UK Asset Management
Asset Management companies in the UK have experienced several years of growth due to foreign capital flowing into the country during the lean years. As rents stabilize, the rate of growth is clearly unsustainable. Yardi brought together several asset management experts to discuss how asset management will reinvent itself during economic recovery and prosperity. According […]
05 / 11 / 15
Data Leasing
Large retail centers used to be revered for their prestige and variety. Getting to the 2 million-square-foot Sears and Roebuck center in Atlanta, GA was once a pilgrimage for consumers throughout the region. The days of such super-sized department stores are long gone. With the growing popularity of online shopping, brick-and-mortar stores are steadily shrinking. […]
04 / 28 / 15
Self-Storage
The cat is out of the bag. Self-storage is a hot industry with hefty returns and minimal operating costs. If you haven’t explored the possibilities in this sneaky big market, you may be running out of time. Vacancy rates have gradually declined in the past seven years as rentals proved to be a more favorable […]
03 / 30 / 15
3D Printed Apartments
Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1439; since then the printing industry has evolved, from printing blocks to 2D printers with the capacity of mass-producing documents in just minutes. Today, 3D printers are capable of creating pretty much anything, from mechanical parts to prosthetics to buildings. Even though it’s been 32 years since an engineer […]
03 / 24 / 15
Townhouse Trends
National multifamily rents are no longer skyrocketing at breathtaking rates. The news could cause renters to send thank you letters to the powers that be, if they knew who or what those powers were. Primarily, renters can thank a boost in multifamily development which is helping to balance supply and demand. Secondly, they can thank the […]
03 / 17 / 15
e-Commerce Delivery
The NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association recently held its second annual E.Con in Atlanta, a conference dedicated to e-commerce innovation. During the two-day event, last mile delivery stayed at the forefront of conversation. As the nation faces a shortage of 240, 000 truck drivers, e-commerce companies are actively seeking alternatives to traditional delivery methods. […]
03 / 12 / 15
Payment Processing
For managers, collections can be the most tedious part of the job. Skips, delinquencies, bounced checks, NSF alerts—there are few pleasantries surrounding the process. Fortunately, there are several tools in place to streamline collections, resulting in hands-free, automatic transactions. Say goodbye to the antiquated practice of depositing checks and say hello to the digital future […]
02 / 10 / 15
Stars to Watch
This week, Commercial Property Executive unveiled this year’s Stars to Watch, 17 up-and-coming individuals and teams from across the commercial real estate industry that are sure to make more waves as they climb the career ladder. Like others recognized by this decades-long program, these 40-and-unders are exhibiting insight, creativity and dogged determination in completing deals […]
01 / 30 / 15
David Antonelli
Early in his career, a well-meaning mentor suggested to David Antonelli that he might consider focusing on finance, rather than real estate, so he could easily transition between asset classes during variable economic times. “In the end, I liked real estate so much that I nodded politely and went on with my career. Twenty-five years […]
12 / 29 / 14
Commercial Comeback
Ed. note: The third in a three-part series, our final article on the real estate realities for Detroit, Michigan, as the city emerges from a long period of decline. Read the first installments here (Part 1) and here (Part 2). Walking around downtown Detroit, at many times of day, feels like one has wandered onto […]
12 / 17 / 14
Inspect and Invest
No owner wants to wake up to surprise expenses or costly lawsuits. You can avoid both by staying on top of your property’s accessibility compliance standards. Across the nation, well-intentioned multifamily professionals are facing citations and fines for noncompliance. Many are surprised to discover that employing licensed architects and contractors does not automatically mean that […]
12 / 02 / 14
Professional Advancement
Problem: You want to be a greater asset to your company but the path to success seems unclear and you feel like you’re spinning your wheels. Solution: Advance your career by developing leadership skills that will prepare you for promotion. The skill set of a solid leader stands out on a resume or CV, and […]
11 / 20 / 14
On the Urban Prairie
Drive out of Detroit’s Downtown and Midtown neighborhoods, away from the historic skyscrapers and abandoned ruins of once-grand buildings, and you are quickly amidst a whole different kind of surreal scene. Once densely packed with people, Detroit’s outlying single family home neighborhoods have suffered immensely from the city’s ongoing depopulation. Across the city’s 149 square […]
11 / 18 / 14
Divining Detroit
The first thing you learn in Detroit is that you don’t know anything about Detroit. Most Americans – even many Michigan residents – perceive the city as crime-ridden, crumbling, conundrum. Spend a day or two in Detroit and you’ll likely come away with a different impression: one of a place that, as one lifelong resident […]
11 / 03 / 14
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