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 ...
Miami’s international buyer landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with traditional Canadian snowbirds retreating while South American investors show renewed interest, particularly in new construction projects, according to Maite Munoz of Prime One Realty. The Canadian Cooling “Travel to the US is down from the Canadian side,” Munoz says, pointing to multiple factors including tariffs, ...
A concerning trend is emerging in the Los Angeles luxury real estate market, where some agents are abandoning traditional commission structures for flat fees that one industry expert warns could ultimately hurt sellers. “These sellers are meeting with other listing agent potentials, and they’re going, ‘I’ll just do it for 20 grand. Like, forget even ...
The rise of artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) is forcing real estate data providers to confront a pivotal strategic decision, according to Jonas Bordo, CEO of rental marketplace Dwellsy. The industry faces a challenge similar to what the music industry encountered with Napster: how to adapt to new distribution channels without undermining their ...
Ken Jacobsmeyer, Associate Director of Investments at Marcus & Millichap, has observed a dramatic shift in how net lease properties are being evaluated and purchased compared to recent years. Gone are the days of quick deals with minimal scrutiny, he argues, as investors return to core real estate principles. The New Due Diligence “It’s not ...
Facing mounting regulatory requirements and rising interest rates, New York City building boards are developing innovative funding strategies beyond traditional assessments and loans, according to Julie Schechter, Partner at Fox Rothschild. The Financial Squeeze “A lot of buildings were forced to get creative on alternative ways of raising money,” Schechter says, noting that traditional funding ...
A single communication breakdown can lead to significant occupancy drops and financial losses in multifamily properties, according to a senior industry executive who recently witnessed this phenomenon firsthand. The Communication Crisis “I was just at a multifamily conference,” says Teddy Abdelmalek, Senior Vice President of Business Development at HH Red Stone Properties, “and there were ...
Bonaventure’s Chief Growth Officer argues that one-size-fits-all approaches are misaligned with investor needs. The real estate investment industry’s tendency to offer standardized products is failing to meet the diverse needs of investors, according to Mike Auerbach, Chief Growth Officer at Bonaventure. “Every client is different. Some people want appreciation, some people want cash flow, some ...
According to Anish Patel, Head of Owner Relations at Vinifera Homes, the vacation rental industry is facing a fundamental paradox that many property owners fail to recognize: bigger isn’t better when it comes to hospitality management. “Hospitality does not scale. You can have lots and lots of McDonald’s, but you can only have so many ...
While some renewable energy sectors face increasing headwinds, energy storage continues to enjoy broad political support and regulatory stability, according to a senior executive at one of New York City’s leading storage developers. Sam McGarvey, who leads origination at NineDot Energy, points to recent federal policy changes as evidence of energy storage’s unique position. “Some ...
The explosion of hospitality technology options has created a “paralyzing” situation for independent hotels trying to build effective digital operations, according to a leading industry expert. Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, says the complexity of choices is creating unexpected hurdles for boutique properties. The Technology Maze “If you need a property ...
