Real estate cycles have proven to be cyclical, with highs and lows that ripple through the market, impacting owners, investors, and financial institutions alike. One critical aspect of these cycles is the REO (Real Estate Owned) process, where properties revert to banks or lenders due to foreclosure. Per Market Insider, distressed commercial real estate debt hit $80 […]
A recent analysis by Moody Analytics delves into the dynamics of population growth within flood-prone areas over the past few decades. The study reveals that upper-middle-income countries exhibit the highest concentration of new settlements exposed to floods. Surprisingly, even countries such as the United States feature regions experiencing a substantial influx of new development in […]
Industrial real estate development stands as a cornerstone in our modern economy, providing essential infrastructure for manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Investors consistently favor this asset class due to its promising benefits, including long-term investment value, diversification, and manageable maintenance requirements. A potential industrial real estate investor should consider the assurance of stable, long-term income opportunities. Industrial […]
In recent years, the landscape of food halls has undergone a remarkable transformation, extending far beyond the bustling city centers where they once thrived. Developers, keen on capitalizing on the surge of hybrid work arrangements and the flourishing foodie culture, are now strategically placing these culinary hubs in suburban areas. Characterized by shared seating and a diverse […]
The Urban Land Institute and PwC recently published their “2023 Emerging Trends in Real Estate” report, highlighting real estate trends and providing an overview of the market overall. The report identifies top investment markets and industry trends to watch in the coming year across the U.S. and Canada. One intriguing takeaway is that medical office buildings have a bright […]
Estimates of domestic migration patterns over the past year underscore the enduring impact of pandemic-driven relocations. In fact, Bank of America data suggests that cities that saw a large influx of people during the pandemic have still been growing faster than other cities in recent quarters. The ongoing trend reveals a notable surge in population […]
With an abundance of empty office space and a shortage of affordable housing, people ask, “Why don’t we just convert the space to housing?” More than 10,000 residential units were created nationwide through conversions last year, and tens of thousands more are expected to come online in the coming years, according to Yardi Matrix. Los Angeles accounted […]
As highlighted by recent CBC blogs, the retail sector is thriving. It continues to defy historic lows in available space with plans for another 1,000 new stores to be launched this year, which only underscores its resilience amid challenges in commercial real estate. Deloitte has recently released holiday sales projections for the retail sector, and the 2023 […]
The retail industry has experienced intense highs and lows in recent years. In-person store visits experienced a substantial increase in the latter half of 2023, largely attributed to the phenomenon known as “revenge shopping.” This concept captures the enthusiasm people have for spending money on shopping, driven by the sense of deprivation they experienced during […]
