The new construction market is experiencing what industry veteran Bill Gaul, Chief Executive Officer of Builders Update, calls “the perfect storm,” a rare convergence of factors creating significant opportunities for both buyers and investors. As CEO of Builders Update, Gaul has built a platform serving 830,000 real estate agents across 21 countries, and his latest ...
The commercial real estate industry continues to change amid shifting market dynamics, with established firms adapting their strategies to maintain competitive advantages. Eric Paulsen is leading this process as Chief Operating Officer at the largest fully independent commercial realestate firm in the Western United States. Founded nearly 60 years ago, Kidder Mathews now hasmore than ...
The short-term rental management industry has experienced a significant technological shift, moving from paper-based operations to advanced software ecosystems that rival traditional hospitality companies. New research from Comparent, based on the largest industry survey ever conducted, shows how professional vacation rental managers are adopting technology at high rates, and where important opportunities remain. The comprehensive ...
The hard money lending sector has changed significantly over the past two decades, moving from a niche financing option viewed with skepticism to an established component of the real estate investment ecosystem. This shift reflects broader changes in capital markets, investor sophistication, and the growing recognition that alternative lending serves critical gaps in traditional financing. ...
Connecticut’s real estate landscape is experiencing a significant shift, driven by post-COVID market dynamics, changing investor preferences, and evolving municipal policies. The state’s focus on affordable housing development is changing traditional investment strategies while creating new opportunities in unexpected sectors. The Affordable Housing Impact on Traditional Multifamily Connecticut has launched an aggressive affordable housing initiative, ...
The hospitality landscape is undergoing a significant shift as travelers increasingly seek authentic, personalized experiences over standardized brand offerings. At the center of this change is Frances Kiradjian, founder and CEO of the Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA), who has spent 16 years supporting independent hotel properties that many once dismissed as a declining ...
The real estate market in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad is experiencing a shift that many agents and sellers haven’t fully recognized. While the region maintains a balanced market, neither heavily favoring buyers nor sellers, one factor is increasingly determining which properties sell quickly and at premium prices: strategic home staging. Tesia Lambert, franchise owner of ...
The commercial real estate industry has changed significantly over the past three decades, from technological disruption to changing workforce demographics. Few professionals have observed these shifts as closely as Jim Kruse, Director of Brokerage at NAI Capital Commercial, whose career spans leadership roles at some of the industry’s most prominent firms. Kruse’s journey through commercial ...
The property management industry has long been criticized for its resistance to technological innovation, with many landlords still relying on outdated communication methods and inefficient processes. However, a new wave of technology-driven solutions is beginning to improve how property owners manage their investments, driven by entrepreneurs who understand the pain points firsthand. Liat Arama, co-founder ...
The New Orleans hospitality market is experiencing a significant shift in ownership patterns, with institutional investors increasingly dominating a landscape once controlled by local operators. This change reflects broader market dynamics that position the Crescent City as an attractive investment destination for sophisticated capital. The ownership evolution in New Orleans hospitality tells a clear story ...
The golf course investment market has undergone a significant change over the past two years, with industry professionals reporting improved fundamentals and a notable shift in investor perception. What was once considered a high-risk asset class is now attracting renewed attention from capital sources seeking opportunities in specialized real estate sectors. Keith Cubba, Senior Vice ...
The hospitality industry faces a significant challenge that many operators may not fully recognize: creating truly accessible experiences for guests with physical and cognitive disabilities. While hotels may comply with basic accessibility requirements like wider doorways and roll-in showers, the everyday interactions that define a comfortable stay often remain frustratingly out of reach for millions ...
The vacation rental industry faces a fundamental challenge: balancing scale with quality service. While large national operators dominate market share and local mom-and-pop managers offer personal attention, a growing segment of property owners finds themselves caught between inadequate service and subpar performance. This gap has created opportunities for specialized operators who combine boutique-level attention with ...
The Omaha commercial real estate market presents a study in contrasts, with industrial properties experiencing high demand while office spaces struggle with elevated vacancy rates. After nearly five decades in the industry, John Dickerson, Executive Vice President at OMNE Partners, offers a seasoned perspective on how current market conditions compare to previous cycles and what ...
The real estate development industry has long struggled with fragmented data systems and time-intensive analysis processes that can take months to complete. Now, artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how institutional investors and developers identify opportunities and make investment decisions, with zoning data emerging as a critical but previously overlooked investment signal. Olivia Ramos, Founder and ...
