McLean specialist reveals how affluent house hunters are leveraging increased inventory to drive harder bargains while demanding turnkey properties A significant shift is occurring in how luxury buyers approach DC-area real estate deals, according to McLean expert Lizzy Conroy of SERHANT, with increased inventory emboldening purchasers to push for both steep discounts and comprehensive move-in ...
The landscape of hotel buyers in 2025 defies conventional wisdom, with well-capitalized local operators competing alongside institutional players for select opportunities, according to a leading Florida hospitality broker. “Across the board, a lot of people are well capitalized. I mean, our private Mom and Pop… Some people have been waiting for this moment for a ...
Small commercial spaces are experiencing unprecedented demand in Massachusetts while larger spaces struggle to find tenants, according to a leading commercial real estate expert who sees this trend reshaping the market. Rob McGarry, Senior Associate at O’Brien Commercial Properties, reports striking occupancy differences between small and large spaces. “We have a building right next to ...
The hotel industry faces unprecedented pressure from three simultaneous cost increases that are fundamentally reshaping property economics, according to a leading Florida hospitality broker. “The biggest three things that we’re seeing are obviously interest rates, insurance and labor,” says Suraj Dalal, Partner at Kabani Hotel Group, describing what he sees as a perfect storm of ...
Major San Francisco office properties are trading at dramatic discounts to replacement cost, creating what one local expert calls an unprecedented opportunity for investors with ready capital, particularly those with intimate market knowledge. “You’re talking about big office projects trading from 200 to 300 to $400 a foot, well below replacement cost,” says Cameron Baird, ...
Traditional construction contingency models are proving inadequate in the face of unprecedented market volatility, according to a leading construction attorney who warns that even seemingly conservative risk management approaches are failing to protect projects. “We had a $16 million pot and a $12 million pot of escalation contingency and we blew through that,” says Lisa ...
The rental market in Orlando is undergoing significant changes. Rising costs, new regulations, and increasing competition are prompting property managers and property owners to reassess their operational strategies. Christy Lake, Market Manager at PURE Property Management of Florida, is currently opening a new office in Central Florida after spending 16 years in Florida’s real estate ...
Real estate veteran Cameron Gunter says the industry’s next evolution requires rethinking how deals are structured and packaged for institutional investors, marking a fundamental shift from opportunistic development to scalable investment products. “We need to be more product-driven, right as an investment firm versus development firm. It really needs to be investment driven,” says Gunter, ...
The current commercial real estate market is experiencing a necessary correction rather than a systemic crisis, according to private lending expert Philip Bennett, who argues that fundamental differences from 2008 suggest a more stable long-term outlook. Market Fundamentals Tell a Different Story “Unlike 2008, we’re not seeing the same level of speculation or toxic debt ...
New copper tariffs effective August 1st are creating an impossible squeeze for electrical subcontractors caught between fixed-price contracts and skyrocketing material costs, according to a leading construction attorney. “Electrical subs who are in the middle of projects are probably going to see an immediate impact,” says Lisa Colon, Partner at Saul Ewing. The 50% tariff ...
The Bay Area retail market is diverging from national trends, with strong transaction momentum and focused tenant expansion driving growth despite broader economic uncertainty. Local dynamics are creating opportunities that stand in contrast to the more cautious approach seen elsewhere in the country. Transaction Momentum Despite Limited Supply Market activity in the Bay Area has ...
The multifamily development landscape faces significant challenges as construction costs remain high and interest rates continue to impact project feasibility. Despite these pressures, some developers are finding ways to create positive community impact while maintaining financial viability, often by moving beyond traditional affordable housing models. Cassidy Bolger, Director of Development at Killian Pacific, exemplifies a ...
The home ownership industry faces a fundamental disconnect. While consumers experience buying, financing, insuring, and maintaining a home as one continuous journey, the industry remains fragmented across mortgage, real estate, insurance, title, and construction sectors. Each operates in isolation, forcing homeowners to navigate multiple providers, platforms, and processes for what should be a seamless experience. ...
The Texas development landscape is experiencing a shift as younger entrepreneurs challenge traditional approaches to commercial real estate. Among them is Alec McElhinny, Founder and CEO of Land Play, who has carved out a distinctive niche in flex space development by applying actuarial principles to real estate investment and focusing on underserved markets along the ...
The real estate industry’s data problem has persisted for decades, fragmented information, protectionist incumbents, and infrastructure that costs millions to access. For proptech startups trying to build innovative solutions, these barriers have been nearly insurmountable. But the commission lawsuit settlements that affected the industry throughout 2023 and 2024 have created an unexpected opportunity for one ...
