The days of chocolate chip cookies and Sunday-afternoon open houses may be numbered, according to one prominent Texas real estate leader who oversees nearly 3,000 agents across 14 offices. “Sellers do not love Sunday-afternoon open houses with strangers going through their closets and chocolate chip cookies. There is nothing about that that is actually what ...
Mizuho director predicts surge in enterprise-specific AI implementations will reshape data center market. The next major driver of data center demand won’t come from generic AI models like ChatGPT, but from companies building their own private artificial intelligence systems, according to Vikram Malhotra, Managing Director and Co-Head of Mizuho Americas. “I would imagine a Walmart, ...
The commercial real estate industry stands at a technological crossroads. While sectors like residential real estate have embraced digital transformation, commercial real estate has remained surprisingly analog, relying on manual processes and fragmented data systems that limit efficiency and market intelligence. This gap represents both a challenge and a significant opportunity for firms willing to ...
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 ...
Keith Cubba, Senior Vice President and National Director of Golf at Colliers International, says his contrarian approach to golf course brokerage, prioritizing local market expertise over pure national reach, has proven key to deal success in the specialized sector. The Local Expert Imperative “What I did that was different than the other firms, where the ...
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. ...
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 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 ...
Leading real estate analyst warns new data center developers face multi-year waitlist for power access, creating unexpected constraints on industry growth. The data center industry faces a severe power access bottleneck that will limit new development through at least 2029, according to Vikram Malhotra, Managing Director and Co-Head of Mizuho Americas. This constraint comes despite ...
The commercial real estate industry stands at a technological tipping point where network effects are dramatically amplifying the value of digital platforms, according to Steve LaMotte Jr., Managing Director at Walker & Dunlop. This shift represents a fundamental change in how the industry approaches technology adoption and collaboration. The Power of Connected Platforms “The network ...
Amid growing market uncertainty, private lending expert Philip Bennett argues that experience in evaluating distressed commercial real estate assets has become more crucial than ever, particularly as market conditions create both opportunities and pitfalls. The Value of Veteran Perspective “The key is distinguishing between temporarily distressed assets and fundamentally flawed investments. That’s where experience becomes ...
The hotel industry needs to radically rethink its approach to accessibility, moving beyond basic ADA compliance to address a much broader spectrum of guest needs, according to one industry expert. “Let’s talk about the worst case, and then let’s talk about how that is actually not as fringe as it may seem at first glance,” ...
Commercial real estate has an expensive data problem, according to DealGround CEO Dan Mosher, who argues that billions in efficiency gains are being left on the table due to outdated document management practices. The Hidden Cost of Document Management “The problem is that all this data exists in PDFs and documents that are not structured ...
