Welcome to the age of e-commerce. The contemporary digitized shopping module is impacting commercial real estate in more areas than just retail and industrial – it’s also having strong impacts on multifamily. Multifamily tenants rely on massive online realtors, such as Amazon, meaning more packages are coming through the door – and they all need to be processed through the building’s centralized mail circuit. A few years ago, this wasn’t much of a stressor for management. However, the times have…

5G is here. Is your building prepared to handle the transition? The widespread adoption of 5G is impacting more than just connectivity and cell phone signals – it’s also having a massive effect on CRE’s physical spaces. Commercial buildings and the businesses they host need to be prepared if they’re going to make the most of the 5G revolution. Here are 3 things to look out for as this new wave of wireless develops: 5G Requires a Boost in Tech…

As we’re approaching the industry’s slow seasons, we all can benefit from adopting some tenant-attracting strategies. Compared to winter and autumn, the spring and summer months can bring about a slow down for the CRE biz. Property owners who still have vacancies on their hands should step up the game to get tenants – especially when it comes to multifamily properties. Here are 4 winning ways to lease rental properties within multifamily buildings. Everybody Loves Incentives If you’re looking to…

The boundaries of real estate technologies keep on expanding. Are you up to speed? When looking at real estate technology trends, it seems like progress will never end. Ground-shaking technological advancements are spearheading the commercial industry by transforming how this business gets done, how tenants interact with properties, and how we view the CRE industry as a whole. It’s 2020 and the pace is unprecedented. Commercial real estate pros from all around the globe need to keep their eyes on…

In search of greater workspace positivity, enhanced team performance, and professional wellbeing; today’s offices are getting closer to nature. Outdoor offices are making waves in the world of workspace design. This new trend is expanding the boundaries of the office layout and tons of property developers are eager to hop on board. But, it may be wise to take a deeper look at the situation to see if and how it could be applied to your CRE property. If you’re…

Commercial real estate is a business that’s all about location. That said, CRE developers and investors always need to keep up with the latest market ratings to fuel success amid the changing tides. The start of a new decade means that everyone in the industry is busy formulating their new strategies to navigate the markets, and nothing enhances this process like strong analytics. According to data and research conducted by PWC, these are the best commercial markets to watch in…

Commercial real estate is being transformed by technology. Tech has the ability to streamline industry workflows, expand a listing’s market reach, and even mitigate the legal risks associated with these big-ticket transactions. It seems like every aspect of CRE can be boosted with a little help from technology – and it’s not only the professionals in the business that are reaping the benefits. According to the latest 2020 Commercial Real Estate Outlook from Deloitte, technology can also improve the experiences…

In today’s world, nearly every major industry is being impacted by e-commerce. One way or another, the online shopping revolution has instigated change for businesses. When it comes to the commercial real estate arena, e-commerce plays a crucial role in shaping the rules of the game. Whether it’s by influencing tenant demands, sparking new trends, or restructuring the physical shape of properties; no one can deny that e-commerce is now apart of commercial real estate. Resultantly, e-commerce’s influence on CRE…

You’ve likely heard the term ‘transit-oriented developments’ being thrown around lately. Whether it’s in business conversations, in article headlines, or on an expert interview; it seems like everyone in the commercial real estate business is interested in transit-oriented developments. But why the sudden burst in popularity? Well, it’s really because transit-oriented development projects are the new ‘golden child’ of the commercial real estate industry. It seems like every commercial real estate pro has their eyes on transit-based developments. Tenants, developers,…

Everyone in the CRE biz has doubtlessly heard the term proptech getting thrown around. Whether it’s been in article headlines, on the web, or during business conversations; ‘proptech’ has officially integrated into the commercial real estate vocabulary. Unfortunately, there isn’t always an on-hand dictionary available to help novices decode the latest and greatest CRE lingo. While proptech popularity has surely skyrocketed during 2019, some of us still may be confused as to what exactly proptech is. We’re happy to clear…