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,” ...
The hospitality sector is experiencing a cautious recovery in 2025, with transaction volumes rebounding from pandemic lows while market fundamentals remain challenged by elevated interest rates and operational pressures. Industry professionals are reporting increased deal activity driven by selective distress situations and patient capital finally finding deployment opportunities. Suraj Dalal, Partner at Kabani Hotel Group, ...
The construction industry is grappling with a complex web of challenges that extends beyond the hypothetical concerns discussed earlier this year. While tariffs on materials like copper have materialized as expected, immigration enforcement actions are creating more immediate and severe disruptions across construction sites, particularly affecting smaller subcontractors who form the backbone of the industry. ...
Commercial real estate has long operated under a simple premise: build buildings, lease space, collect rent. But according to Bill Douglas, CEO of OpticWise, this traditional approach is leaving significant value on the table. His company is advocating for a fundamental shift in how the industry thinks about technology, not as a necessary expense, but ...
The commercial real estate development landscape has shifted significantly over the past 18 months, with traditional institutional capital stepping back while private money fills the void. This change is particularly evident in the single-tenant net lease development sector, where smaller, more nimble developers are finding opportunities that larger firms cannot justify pursuing. Brittany Megrath, Managing ...
The race to decarbonize America’s cities has created a new asset class that’s capturing attention from institutional investors—urban energy storage. As renewable energy sources become more prevalent, the need for sophisticated battery systems to manage intermittent power generation has shifted from a niche technology to essential grid infrastructure. NineDot Energy, a New York City-focused energy ...
The Washington DC metropolitan luxury real estate market is experiencing a notable change as inventory increases and buyer behavior shifts toward more assertive negotiation strategies. While the broader Northern Virginia market saw inventory jump 60% in June alongside a 6.5% price decline, luxury enclaves like McLean remain relatively insulated due to their proximity to power ...
The commercial real estate lending industry has long been characterized by outdated processes and fragmented user experiences. Now, a technology company with deep industry roots is positioning artificial intelligence as the solution to these persistent challenges. iKenekt, led by Anthony Viviani, CTO and AI Officer, Partner, has launched an AI-powered ecosystem designed to improve how ...
The narrative around foreign investment in US real estate has been dominated by headlines about declining interest and regulatory barriers. However, companies operating in this space are experiencing a different reality, one where global economic uncertainty is actually driving increased demand for American real estate assets. Waltz, a lending platform specializing in foreign national mortgages, ...
The Texas residential market is experiencing a fundamental shift as inventory levels climb 35% and traditional market patterns evolve. For cash buyers and real estate investors, these changes create both challenges and opportunities that require strategic adaptation. Lisa Martinez, founder of TX Cash Home Buyers, has witnessed this transformation since launching her business in 2019. ...
The Massachusetts commercial real estate market is experiencing a tale of two sectors, with industrial properties stabilizing while traditional office space faces significant pricing pressures. These dynamics are particularly evident along the Route 495 corridor, where local market conditions often diverge from broader Boston market trends. Rob McGarry, Senior Associate at O’Brien Commercial Properties, has ...
The accessory dwelling unit market in California has attracted significant attention, but much of the coverage focuses on claims about cheap, quick solutions. Jon Grishpul, Co-CEO of Maxable, has spent years helping homeowners navigate the reality of ADU development, and his perspective reveals a market far more complex than the headlines suggest. Grishpul’s journey into ...
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 ...
