Over the past few months, headlines everywhere have been filled with tips, tricks, and hacks to help make the shift to online easier for business of every sector. While for some, such as small businesses or service-based models, this level of tech-reliance came as a bit of a shock, many other industries were already heading [...]
Virtual reality is one of the most powerful and revolutionary technologies hitting commercial real estate right now. While already widely applicable to the residential side of things, this technology is quickly becoming more prevalent in the commercial arena. It’s catching the attention of investors, developers, and construction professionals across the globe - and for good [...]
For the past few years leading up to 2020, companies were focused on the social aspects of business. This was manifested into trending workspace designs that have reshaped the physical spaces that companies call home. Cutting-edge office developers have adopted stimulating atmospheres to get team members together, inspired, and collaborative. It led to a new [...]
Malls have had a tough run for the past few years. Once the wave of mass store closures that caused the 'retail apocalypse' scare hit, shopping malls took the brunt of it. In the blink of an eye, mall assets became empty and vacancy rates were on the rise. Many of us have been thinking [...]
Multifamily has been a popular commercial real estate sector for the past few years. Investor interest was high, new developments were in the works in major cities throughout the country, and vacancy rates were dwindling. However, this positive outlook is starting to experience opposite pressures. The rising construction costs that plagued the industry in 2019 [...]
The Smart revolution is upon us. Smart phones, Smart devices, Smart houses, Smart buildings; the list continues. We're in a seemingly never-ending progression towards all things Smart - and the development reaches its peak capacity with Smart Cities. These tech-powered metropolitan locations represent the height of contemporary technologies. All things digital come together to create [...]
Transportation is a fundamental aspect of any metropolitan plan. Getting people to and from their destinations is a primary concern for cities, where accessibility and smart planning are keys to success. In many of the country's greatest cityscapes, driving on busy roads is not always the best way to move around. At the same time, [...]
Commercial real estate's greatest disrupter is technology - and the industry is loving it. Technological advancements are constantly changing the way business gets done, and the speed of innovation is increasing. Upgrades, enhancements and new software restructure the industry; and it's up to all of us to stay current. There's so much activity brewing in [...]
The clock is ticking for opportunity zone investment. Are you prepared? As 2019 comes to a close, investors will need to play their cards right regarding opportunity zones. The coming months will be vital to the development of the country's opportunity zone program. Here's a breakdown of what's happening with OZs and some tips to [...]
Despite what major retailers may have expected, the vast majority of Gen Z-ers (more than 3 out of 4) actually prefer to shop in physical brick and mortar retail stores. But it's not that simple - creating the right in-store experience is also crucial to success. From ensuring that items are kept in stock to [...]
