The traditional home inspection report filled with static photos and technical jargon is becoming obsolete, according to one industry expert who argues that video documentation is revolutionizing how property conditions are documented and disputes are resolved. “A picture is worth 1,000 words, but a video is worth 10,000 and provides irrefutable evidence as to what ...
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 ...
New data reveals how technology is reshaping mortgage customer experience while maintaining the importance of personal relationships Mobile technology is revolutionizing mortgage lending satisfaction, but not in the way many might expect, according to new research from J.D. Power. “Mobile interaction drives a better experience across the board,” says Bruce Gehrke, Director of Lending Intelligence ...
The story being told about commercial real estate in 2025 focuses on institutional capital sitting on sidelines, waiting for distressed opportunities in traditional asset classes. But that narrative misses where deals are actually happening – in alternative sectors where nimble investment teams are finding opportunities, generating returns, and scaling strategies that most of the industry ...
The luxury real estate market is evolving faster than traditional media can track. While most publications focus on listing glamorous properties, House & Hemisphere was created to cover the business intelligence behind global luxury development, hospitality, and the industry players making it all happen. “At KeyCrew Media, we’re building a portfolio of high-quality, intelligence-focused real ...
Eighteen months ago, KeyCrew Media’s founding team foresaw a challenge. Coming from AI media intelligence backgrounds, they could predict with alarming accuracy what real estate stories would be published before journalists even wrote them. The industry was trapped in predictable cycles while genuinely valuable insights remained siloed in data archives, private conversations, and the experiences ...
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 ...
Katie Cline, host of hospitality podcast Suite Success, says high urban housing costs are driving a new investment strategy she calls “buying your second home first,” and it’s working better than traditional approaches for many city dwellers. The Numbers Game “The median sold price of a home in Manhattan was $1.3 million,” Cline says, describing ...
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 ...
Miami’s luxury real estate landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation driven by an influx of young tech professionals, forcing mature buildings to rethink their amenity offerings and service models. “Florida demography is changing drastically, and it’s not a retired state anymore,” says Gisele Saygi, Co-Founder of A-List Managers. “There’s so many youngsters, from technology companies ...
The self-storage industry is experiencing a dramatic shift toward larger facilities as rising costs and operational efficiencies push developers to build bigger, according to Charles Kao, Managing Partner at Twin Oaks Capital. This trend marks a significant departure from historical development patterns and signals changing economics in the sector. The New Minimum Viable Size “We’re ...
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 ...
