The latest real estate industry news and announcements
A new wave of nature-integrated hospitality is emerging as the next major trend in hotel development, according to Glenn Haussman, host of No Vacancy and longtime industry observer. “One of the things I’m seeing right now is outdoors, nature, sustainability as being the next big area,” Haussman says, pointing to a growing movement that’s reshaping ...
The travel economy is increasingly disconnected from broader economic conditions, operating as “almost a separate component than the overall general economy,” according to Glenn Haussman, host of No Vacancy and veteran hospitality industry analyst. Shifting Consumer Priorities Haussman argues that a fundamental shift in American consumer behavior is driving this decoupling. “Since the great recession in ...
The future of real estate technology may be digital, but human connection remains crucial even for remote-first companies, according to Katie Hill, CEO of property platform UNLISTED, who recently hosted her company’s first in-person gathering since its founding. The Power of Personal Connection “We just had our first off-site meeting where we were all together ...
Investment executive reveals how high-touch management is transforming shopping center operations. The key to successful retail property investment isn’t just about location anymore, it’s about creating true partnerships with tenants, according to one industry veteran who says many property owners are missing crucial opportunities by maintaining an arms-length approach to management. “We believe the tenants ...
The surge in real estate professionals launching podcasts has revealed a critical flaw in how many approach the medium, according to Tomás Fonseca, CEO of Icons of Real Estate, who warns that lack of clear vision is derailing many would-be podcasters before they begin. “We always like to attach an objective to the podcast. We ...
Property expert says economic development initiatives are creating unexpected retail opportunities in secondary markets. A wave of semiconductor manufacturing investment is reshaping the retail landscape in unexpected corners of Texas, according to one leading retail property investor who sees these economic development initiatives creating compelling new opportunities. “Sherman is seeing tremendous investment from chip manufacturing ...
The path to acquiring distressed properties in New York City involves far more than just negotiating with banks, according to Sean Sedaghatpour, Principal of Elisheva Realty. He says success requires navigating a complex web of city agencies, violations, and regulatory requirements that can make or break a deal. The Hidden Regulatory Hurdles “In New York, ...
Expert calls for increased education and support to help more women build wealth through property investment. The commercial real estate industry faces a dramatic gender imbalance that represents both a challenge and an opportunity, according to veteran investor Monick Halm. The Scale of the Gap “Only about 31% of all real estate investors are female, ...
The Pacific Northwest’s small communities face a complex balancing act: maintaining their historic charm while addressing modern housing needs and state mandates for increased density. Gig Harbor, Washington, a picturesque waterfront city of 13,000 residents, exemplifies this challenge as it works to shift from a single-family residential enclave into a more diverse housing market. Eric ...
California’s housing affordability crisis has prompted numerous legislative solutions, but few have generated the practical impact of SB9, the state’s lot splitting law. While auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs) gained widespread acceptance, lot splitting has remained a more complex tool that many property owners and even municipal officials struggle to understand. Early adopters are discovering significant ...
“Mortgage brokers work directly with the people they serve and can address homeownership challenges more effectively,” says Rachel Clark, Executive Director of the Broker Action Coalition (BAC). In an era where mortgage giants increasingly rely on automation, independent mortgage brokers provide a crucial human touch that helps Americans navigate the complex path to homeownership. The ...
“We believe in the office market and its comeback. We want to position ourselves at the beginning of that pendulum swing,” says Michael Roy, President of Woodcrest Management, explaining the company’s recent acquisition of 4 Overlook Point, an 863,000-square-foot Class A office campus in Lake County, Illinois. In a real estate market where many investors ...
The real estate brokerage model is facing unprecedented change as artificial intelligence reshapes traditional tasks, but human relationships will remain central to success, according to one industry veteran. “It’s not hard today. It’s hard looking into the future,” says OB Jacobi, President of Windermere Real Estate, discussing the evolving role of brokerages. While current operations ...
While retail property operations often involve substantial tenant improvement costs, unanchored shopping centers offer unique efficiency advantages that are attracting increased investor attention, according to one Texas-based retail property specialist. The CapEx Advantage “When you’re re-tenanting a space, it’s not typically required to move wells and split the utilities and reconfigure in a manner that ...
“Bifurcate or die”is the battle cry echoing through the hemp industry today, as Ray Kaderli, founder of Hemp Build Network, explains the urgent need to separate industrial hemp from its cannabinoid-producing cousin. This separation isn’t just about regulatory clarity, it’s about establishing industrial hemp as a legitimate construction material that can address both environmental concerns ...
