40-year industry veteran observes fundamental change in American housing preferences. The traditional American dream of a large home with a spacious yard is giving way to a new vision focused on quality over quantity, according to Lisa Clark, Senior Vice President of Master Planned Communities at W Land Development, who has observed this shift over ...
Outdoor amenities now trump density in community planning, according to 40-year development expert. The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally shifted what homebuyers want from master-planned communities, with outdoor spaces and nature access now taking precedence over traditional amenities, according to Lisa Clark, Senior Vice President of Master Planned Communities at W Land Development. The Shift Toward ...
HelloData executive reveals how simplified interfaces and public data are democratizing sophisticated property analysis tools previously reserved for industry giants. The technology gap between large and mid-sized property companies is closing, according to one industry expert, as new solutions make sophisticated analytics accessible to operators who traditionally lagged in tech adoption. “We’ve been growing in ...
A surge in new construction is forcing existing home sellers to significantly adjust their pricing strategies in Central Florida, according to Michael Dorman of Elevate Real Estate Brokers, who sees a fundamental shift in buyer preferences. The New Construction Challenge “With the new construction taking off, they’re having to come down to be competitive with ...
Recent zoning changes in Boise have created new opportunities for alternative housing development, with both ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) and co-living arrangements gaining traction among investors, according to Jonna Weber, founder of the Idaho Real Estate Investor Network. Regulatory Shifts Drive Opportunity “Boise recently revamped their whole code, zoning codes, and so it’s making it ...
The global data center industry is becoming a battlefield for digital sovereignty, with European nations pushing back against American cloud dominance, according to Knight Frank‘s Global Head of Data Centres Stephen Beard. The American Stronghold “Every single time it’s Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Oracle, it’s just a modern day Cold War that we’re seeing the weaponization ...
A stark divide is emerging in Florida’s housing market between sellers who can afford to wait out challenging conditions and those forced to make aggressive price cuts, according to veteran real estate agent Jacqueline Coleman of Coldwell Banker. The Market Bifurcation “I have a seller who has increased that price where most people are reducing, ...
Industry expert argues rising costs are forcing innovation in transaction fee structures. The convergence of record-high home prices and mortgage rates has created an unprecedented affordability crisis that’s driving demand for alternative transaction models, according to Nico Jodin, CEO of digital real estate platform Beycome. The Affordability Squeeze “The price of housing never be that ...
The construction industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation, with leading firms increasingly viewing themselves as technology companies that happen to build things, according to Mike Pierle, Chief Operating Officer of Construction at Clayco. “We kind of view ourselves as a data company,” Pierle says. “We utilize information to empower the men and women on site ...
A perfect storm of economic and regulatory challenges has created the worst environment for new construction in nearly 80 years, according to one prominent Chicago developer who sees alarming parallels to post-war building constraints. “I’ve arrived at the thinking that we’re at the most difficult time to build since World War II, because everything seems ...
The Los Angeles luxury real estate market is facing a growing crisis that has nothing to do with interest rates or property values – skyrocketing insurance costs in fire-prone areas are derailing transactions before they even begin, according to a leading market expert. “Before we even write an offer, we say, talk to some insurance ...
Mortgage industry expert warns of fundamental shift in homebuying journey that could reshape realtor-lender dynamics A dramatic shift in homebuyer behavior could upend traditional real estate relationships, according to Bruce Gehrke, Director of Lending Intelligence at J.D. Power. “Up to 50% of younger borrowers are now talking to lenders before they talk to real estate ...
The Austin real estate market is experiencing an unprecedented psychological shift, with buyer hesitancy reaching levels that suggest deeper concerns beyond just interest rates, according to a veteran market observer. “One of the biggest things I’m noting is that there is a lot of buyer hesitancy,” says Ryan Gomillion, Director of Operations at Gill, Denson ...
The construction industry should brace for rising material costs despite seemingly calm Producer Price Index (PPI) reports, according to a leading economist who warns that current metrics may be masking significant upcoming price pressures. Ken Simonson, Chief Economist at Associated General Contractors of America, argues that the complex nature of global supply chains and recent ...
An unexpected economic indicator is emerging as a powerful predictor of consumer behavior: rental prices. According to Jonas Bordo, CEO of rental marketplace Dwellsy, rental data has become a crucial metric for understanding broader economic trends, particularly in retail spending. “If you understand what’s happening with the rent, it tells you a lot about what’s ...
