Commercial real estate’s electric vehicle revolution is forcing attorneys to write an entirely new legal playbook, according to one leading practitioner working at the intersection of property law and EV infrastructure. Alain R’bibo, Partner at Allen Matkins, says his firm is essentially creating new legal frameworks from scratch as the commercial real estate industry races ...
A veteran Detroit broker says the public often fails to understand the increasingly complex role of real estate professionals, comparing agents to ducks that appear to glide smoothly across water while paddling furiously beneath the surface. “It’s harder than we make it look. We make it look really graceful and smooth. It’s like the little ...
Amid soaring coastal real estate prices, investors from across the country and internationally are discovering exceptional value in Detroit’s historic housing stock, according to a veteran local broker who argues these properties offer unique advantages often overlooked by locals themselves. “These houses were built by the auto barons who used excellent, excellent materials to make ...
As artificial intelligence sweeps through industries, commercial real estate technology firms are taking a notably different approach from the “replace all humans” narrative seen elsewhere. According to Hunter McElhaney, Managing Director of Retail Investment Sales at Offerd, the goal isn’t to eliminate brokers but to enhance their capabilities. “It allows a good broker to be ...
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is driving data center developers to consider nuclear power as a solution to their massive energy needs, according to a leading real estate attorney. “Our firm is involved with nuclear power to power up a data center. And that’s only going to get more pronounced as we see the ...
A new breed of mid-sized real estate operators is emerging, combining institutional-grade expertise with the agility to pursue opportunities across specialty housing sectors, according to one industry leader. “I just joined them in April, which was really exciting. I got to join their executive leadership, and I came from a much larger institutional owner operator,” ...
California’s ambitious housing laws face an ongoing challenge: local governments tasked with implementation often lack understanding of how to properly process lot split applications, according to industry experts working directly with municipalities across the state. The Knowledge Gap “Almost all municipalities legitimately want additional housing and additional units, but they don’t know what they don’t ...
The key to surviving real estate investment challenges isn’t just about the numbers, it’s about proactive communication and relationship building, according to Dr. Jennifer Salisbury, host of My Life as a Landlord podcast and experienced property investor. “When I get into weird situations, I pick up the phone and have the most awkward conversation,” Salisbury ...
The multifamily housing market is facing a severe and potentially long-lasting supply shortage that could reshape the industry, according to Jason Yarusi, Managing Member of Yarusi Holdings, who warns that construction constraints are creating a widening gap between supply and demand. “We need something on the cusp of, in this decade, 15 million units, and ...
A significant shift is occurring in Toronto’s real estate market as long-term urban homeowners increasingly opt for suburban properties, driven by changing lifestyle needs and financial considerations, according to veteran real estate professional Paul Indrigo of Century 21. “Every property sort of has its life cycle with people,” Indrigo says. “For certain people, depending on ...
A dramatic migration pattern is reshaping the New York metropolitan area’s real estate landscape as residents seek more affordable alternatives to Manhattan and Brooklyn, according to veteran developer Dave Denis, Principal Chief Executive Officer of Speak To Dave. “It’s like New York City has gotten pretty pricey, and people have hit the threshold of how ...
As market pressures mount on inexperienced real estate operators, seasoned syndicators are strategically positioning themselves for what could be significant acquisition opportunities in the coming years, according to industry veteran Dave Dubeau, host of the Property Profits Real Estate Podcast. Strategic Shifts Across Asset Classes “I’m seeing people switching asset classes and getting out of ...
Amid growing excitement around AI solutions in real estate, one industry expert argues that human relationships will become increasingly valuable, not less, in property management’s future. “It’s a relationship business. And can people create a relationship with AI, maybe, but it’s not the same,” says Jason Hull, CEO of DoorGrow, who coaches hundreds of property ...
A counterintuitive truth about property management growth is emerging: generating more leads isn’t always the answer. According to industry expert Jason Hull, CEO of DoorGrow, many property management companies are undermining their growth by chasing new leads while ignoring fundamental issues in their existing processes. The “Leads Myth” Exposed “What we’ve found is they don’t ...
The real estate industry has created an unnecessary mystique around property investing that may be keeping potential investors on the sidelines, according to Lauren Aumond, host of the Adulting Is Easy podcast and experienced property investor. The Simplicity Behind the Complexity “Real estate at its core, especially when we’re talking about deal analysis, is pretty ...
