Maine’s industrial real estate market is experiencing a significant cooling period after five years of unprecedented growth, according to a veteran broker who sees this as a major shift in one of commercial real estate’s hottest sectors. “Industrial, I think, for the last five years, has probably been the hottest market,” says Samantha Marinko, broker ...
A leading real estate investor is pushing back against widespread predictions that artificial intelligence will decimate office demand, arguing that history shows technological disruption often creates more jobs than it eliminates. “To just assume that humankind will change thousands of years of existence in wanting to leave their homes and go and build things, to ...
While much of Florida’s real estate market grapples with declining sales and price corrections, one segment remains remarkably resilient according to local experts: properties near military installations. “Military stays really, really solid. If you’re an agent that works with military, you’re still doing really well,” says Olivia Catanese, team leader at Coldwell Banker‘s 30A division. ...
A new wave of nature-integrated hospitality is emerging as the next major trend in hotel development, according to Glenn Haussman, host of No Vacancy and longtime industry observer. “One of the things I’m seeing right now is outdoors, nature, sustainability as being the next big area,” Haussman says, pointing to a growing movement that’s reshaping ...
The travel economy is increasingly disconnected from broader economic conditions, operating as “almost a separate component than the overall general economy,” according to Glenn Haussman, host of No Vacancy and veteran hospitality industry analyst. Shifting Consumer Priorities Haussman argues that a fundamental shift in American consumer behavior is driving this decoupling. “Since the great recession in ...
A remarkable trend is emerging in Dearborn, Michigan, where local coffee shops are rapidly expanding into national franchise operations, according to Angela Fortino, Deputy Director of Economic Development at the City of Dearborn. “We are self-proclaimed the coffee capital. We have over 35 unique coffee roasting and cafe businesses,” Fortino says, highlighting how one local ...
Investment executive reveals how high-touch management is transforming shopping center operations. The key to successful retail property investment isn’t just about location anymore, it’s about creating true partnerships with tenants, according to one industry veteran who says many property owners are missing crucial opportunities by maintaining an arms-length approach to management. “We believe the tenants ...
The real estate investment landscape has changed significantly over the past two decades, with specialized niches emerging to serve distinct professional communities. Among these, physician-focused real estate investing has gained traction, driven by the unique financial profiles and challenges facing medical professionals. Brett Riggins, co-founder of Physician Wealth Systems, represents this shift. His journey from ...
Property expert says economic development initiatives are creating unexpected retail opportunities in secondary markets. A wave of semiconductor manufacturing investment is reshaping the retail landscape in unexpected corners of Texas, according to one leading retail property investor who sees these economic development initiatives creating compelling new opportunities. “Sherman is seeing tremendous investment from chip manufacturing ...
The path to acquiring distressed properties in New York City involves far more than just negotiating with banks, according to Sean Sedaghatpour, Principal of Elisheva Realty. He says success requires navigating a complex web of city agencies, violations, and regulatory requirements that can make or break a deal. The Hidden Regulatory Hurdles “In New York, ...
Vail’s luxury real estate market is being driven by more than just skiing, with international buyers and world-class cultural amenities creating year-round demand, according to a leading local broker. “There are certain times of the year, like around Easter, that you hear more Spanish on the streets than you do English,” says Mark Gordon, Owner/Broker ...
The Minneapolis-St. Paul multifamily market is defying national trends, emerging as one of the country’s top-performing real estate markets despite broader economic uncertainty. While many metropolitan areas struggle with oversupply and declining rents, the Twin Cities region has carved out a unique position as the only Midwestern market to crack the top 10 nationally for ...
Commercial real estate professionals have long struggled with inefficient back-office operations that drain time and resources from deal-making activities. While the industry has historically been slow to adopt new technologies, the emergence of sophisticated AI solutions is changing how professionals approach their most critical workflows. At the center of this shift is Henry AI, addressing ...
Expert calls for increased education and support to help more women build wealth through property investment. The commercial real estate industry faces a dramatic gender imbalance that represents both a challenge and an opportunity, according to veteran investor Monick Halm. The Scale of the Gap “Only about 31% of all real estate investors are female, ...
The investor mortgage space has long operated on a simple trade-off: accept high interest rates for quick funding, or endure lengthy underwriting processes for better terms. Vontive, a technology-driven lending platform focused on small to medium real estate investors, is working to eliminate this binary choice through advanced data structuring and AI-powered automation. “The main ...
