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Amazon seems like a never-ending source of news for commercial real estate. This world-famous retail giant is constantly making headlines, setting trends, and disrupting industries all around the globe. And, this cycle is set to continue into 2020. Amazon is rolling out a new partnership this year and it’s set to make huge waves in retail – and, because it’s rooted in physical retail, in CRE as well. Amazon is taking another step towards brick-and-mortar with their recent announcement of their new in-store pick-up counters. Here’s what commercial real estate…

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Senior housing developments have been a popular conversation within the commercial real estate business. As the life expectancy of seniors keeps getting older and older, the growing elderly population faced a serious housing crisis in 2019. The 80+ population skyrocketed before CRE could keep up. And when it finally did, there was a lot of work to do. In order to accommodate today’s aging population, senior housing developments were a serious need. Even though investor demand started off slow, the sudden boom motivated commercial real estate developers and investors to…

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The commercial real estate business is not what it used to be. Today, the modern CRE industry is being shaped by advances in cutting-edge technologies. While nearly all of today’s top tech innovations are making their way into the commercial real estate module, information technology is making the biggest impact. Information technology is changing the way that business gets done. It’s transforming the entire leasing and sales process and therefore the entire commercial real estate business altogether. Here’s what you need to know about information technology and why it’s having…

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Looking to boost the value of your multifamily properties? There is no better time to do so than the new year! 2020 has ushered in plenty of opportunities for multifamily owners and developers to up their commercial real estate game. If you’re looking for expert strategies to help expand your portfolios, attract strong tenants, and increase the profitability of your assets; you need to start with the physical buildings, themselves. Here are 5 expert tips and tricks that will add value to your multifamily properties in 2020 and beyond. Clean…

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As we continue 2020, commercial real estate professionals need to start gearing up for the emerging trends that are reshaping the industry. When it comes to the multifamily arena, these popular amenity trends are at the top of residents’ most-wanted lists. Here are the top trends based on the 2020 Apartment Resident Preference Report conducted by NMHC and Kingsley Associates. Smart-powered Voice Assistance According to the report’s data, digital voice assistants are highly coveted by the tenants of tomorrow. More than 40% of respondents say they’d be interested in living…

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The global professional infrastructure is not what it used to be. The once rigid, stuck-in-the-old ways workplace scene has undergone immense changes in the past few years, transforming into something completely new. The contemporary office scene is more flexible than ever as it’s adapting to meet the needs of the evolving workforce. Thanks to advances in communication and transportation, business professionals are spending more time outside of the office and taking their work elsewhere. The mobile workforce is bigger than ever, and 2020’s numbers are going to expand even further.…

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As more and more Millennials are coming of age, they’re dominating CRE’s multifamily industry – and making some changes while they’re at it. But, this isn’t anything new. Millennials have been shaking up contemporary business for the past few years. Those born between 1981 and 1996 have been at the frontline of everyone’s conversations as industries fight to win their hearts. When it comes to commercial real estate, multifamily is taking a new shape with these 5 trends inspired by Millennials. Here’s how the sector is delivering what Millennials want:…

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There’s a new marriage that’s taking the CRE business by storm ⁠— and it’s between two unlikely sectors. As the world around us continues to change at never before seen rates, industries need to adapt to stay current. Offices and hotel spaces are coming together to create one united solution for the challenges that both industries are facing today. Let’s take a deeper look at how the office and hotel scenes are melding, why it works, and emerging trends to keep an eye on. The Evolving Era of Business Offices…

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Technology has the potential to streamline our entire lives. Today’s tech can lend a hand in solving our problems, handling everything from day-to-day tasks or complex issues. When such vast possibilities are available to us, society must decide when to draw the line. When does employing automation become too much? When does something become too easy? This crossroads is where commercial real estate currently stands. Should the commercial real estate transaction process be made easier? As with any business, there are pros and cons to changing up the flow. This…

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Investors have all eyes on CRE. 2019 has seen investor demand ramping up as interests from international audiences peaked, but things have currently come to a high point. According to an annual survey conducted by Cornell University, investor appeal is currently greater than it’s been in 7 years. Why is the Demand So High? So what happened that caused this spike in investor interest? First of all, it’s all about reputation. Real estate has proven itself to be a safe, secure, and low-risk investment option. Real estate assets generate strong…

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