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10 Reasons Why Multifamily Investment is Still a Great Choice
For the past decade, the trend of renting homes has been on the rise in the United States, with more and more households opting for the flexibility and convenience that renting provides. According to the latest Housing Vacancy Survey, the number of renter households climbed by more than 870,000 in [...]
Predictions For Small-Scale Commercial Real Estate in 2023
Despite the economic uncertainty and rising interest rates throughout the last year, the U.S. commercial real estate market experienced successes throughout 2022. For example, Atlanta saw a remarkable $30.7 billion in direct commercial investments between Q4 of 2021 and Q3 of 2022, outpacing major global cities such as Beijing, Tokyo [...]
Real Estate Challenges Investors are Likely to Face in 2023
In this rapidly changing economic landscape, this is no doubt a challenging time for real estate investors. Coming from a year filled with a lot of market uncertainty and instability in 2022, it is understandable that many investors are feeling more apprehensive about investing in 2023. Real estate investors need [...]
7 Hotel trends here for investors to keep an eye on in 2023
Despite life gradually going back to normal after two hectic and unprecedented years, we just can’t forget the impact that Covid had on our lives, and that includes its impact on travel. When life as we knew it came to a grinding halt in 2020, hotels were among the first [...]
Overcoming the Five Biggest Challenges in Commercial Real Estate Financing
In today's investment market, there are many options to choose from. Many investors go down the traditional route by investing in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Increasingly many people are branching out and investing in assets with a little more flair, like cryptocurrency and commercial real estate (CRE). Commercial [...]
The Growing Importance of Sustainability in Commercial Real Estate
As an investor in commercial real estate, it's important to be aware of the growing importance of sustainability and how it can affect your investments. Sustainability is the ability of a business to meet its current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. [...]
Commercial Real Estate Trends Investors Should Keep Their Eyes on in 2023
Savvy investors are always searching for profitable ways to invest their money in areas that can earn them income immediately or further grow their wealth. One of the most high-yielding ways to do this is to invest in real estate, specifically commercial real estate. When a layperson hears 'real [...]
The Art of Providing Exceptional Experience to Hotel Guests in A World of Compromise
Creating exceptional experiences is one of the most exciting and challenging aspects of hotel guest service. To deliver a truly memorable experience, hoteliers need to master the art of combining technology, ideas, and trends that work for both the business and clients. They may even have to finance new [...]
Rising Interest Rate, Inflation, & Rent Increase: Renters Are Feeling the Effects – What Next For Real Estate Investors
With US inflation hitting a 40-year high of 8.6%, the current economic conditions are ripe for a new wave of rising prices in every industry, from groceries to real estate. In addition to the current inflationary trends, the rise in interest rates also impacts real estate values. As rates increase, [...]
Financing Multifamily Property in an Uncertain Era
Multifamily residential commercial real estate (CRE) is classified as any housing where multiple separate units are grouped together. The most common example of this is an apartment building, although multifamily also covers separate units located side by side within a complex. Traditionally, multifamily real estate has a lower barrier [...]
