Tag: technology
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Adaptive reuse surges with hotel to apartment conversions
In a remarkable turn of events, 2023 has been a banner year for adaptive reuse projects, with a significant 17.6% increase in the number of buildings converted into apartments compared to the previous year. A Closer Look at the Numbers: Data from a RentCafe report indicates that the adaptive reuse sector introduced approximately 12,700 new…
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A Rollercoaster Week for Wall Street: The Fed’s Strategy Put to the Test
Wall Street’s high-stakes game of anticipation against the Federal Reserve’s moves has reached a fever pitch this week. Investors, who had been retreating from credit, cryptocurrency, and equities amid persistent inflation concerns, witnessed a turn of events that seemed to vindicate the central bank’s tactics. As the week wrapped up, the market’s pessimists felt the…
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Revitalizing Urban Landscapes: The Rise of Residential Havens from Commercial Foundations
The urban housing landscape is undergoing a remarkable metamorphosis. Amidst a pressing inventory crunch, a wave of ingenuity is sweeping the real estate sector, offering a beacon of hope for home seekers. The latest trend? The transformation of commercial strongholds into cozy residential retreats. In an exclusive feature by Yahoo Finance’s ‘Real Estate: The New…
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A Fresh Perspective on Real Estate in 2024: What Lies Ahead
While the S&P 500 has experienced some turbulence recently, it remains in positive territory for the year, boasting a 6% increase. However, the real estate sector is not sharing in this upward trend and is instead experiencing significant challenges. With the looming possibility of enduring high interest rates, the real estate market is under pressure,…
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Capital Currents: The Forces Shaping CRE in 2024
As we navigate through 2024, it’s crucial to understand the economic undercurrents molding the commercial real estate (CRE) landscape. Amidst a market seeking equilibrium, we delve into the potential trough and the ongoing dislocation affecting CRE. The past three years have been a rollercoaster for the global economy. Injecting trillions into a functioning economy, while…
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🏡 Build-to-Rent: The Future of Housing 🌟
As home prices soar and inventory dwindles, a new trend is reshaping the real estate landscape: Build-to-Rent (BTR) communities. 🏘️ These innovative rental homes offer a taste of homeownership without the hefty price tag. Let’s dive into why they’re making waves and what you need to know! 💡 🔑 Why BTR?🏠 Affordability: BTR homes mirror…
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Inside the $500M+ Renovation That Transformed an Iconic Skyscraper into a Mixed-Use Destination
The Redesign of Chicago’s Willis Tower Resulted in 300,000 Square Feet of Retail and a Public Park When Chicago’s Sears Tower opened in the 1970s, it anchored the Windy City’s world-class skyline. At 1,450 feet and 108 stories tall, it was once the tallest building in the world, holding that distinction for 25 years. While…
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Real Estate in 2023: Exploring the Top 5 Emerging Trends
Real Estate in 2023: Exploring the Top 5 Emerging Trends Real estate ranks as one of the most profitable industries for investors. With ever-changing trends, this sector has its fair share of highs and lows. But in the past few years, the real estate industry has grown due to an uptick in demand. If you’re…
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Multifamily’s secret weapon against recession? Proptech
Recessions are nothing new to the American economy, and some industries have proven to be resilient during even the toughest of times. The multifamily property industry has shown this resilience through five recessions in the last forty years while also surviving a global pandemic that crippled many other sectors. What strategies are owners and operators…
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The Search for Clarity: Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate Investing in 2023
For the last fifteen years, multifamily and commercial real estate investors surfed a rising wave of increasing property valuations buoyed by abundant and cheap capital. But in 2022 the ebb currents gained the upper hand and liquidity washed away. The culprit? The return to higher interest rates powered by the Fed’s wrestling match with inflation.…
Daniel Kaufman Real Estate 