Forecasting 2017
Regardless of what happens in the next 12 months, one thing is certain – this will be a year of change and transition. But what do the political changes mean for housing? It’s a question that’s been on...
View ArticleGot Tech? If You’re Selling a House this Year, You Should.
Technology. For a long time, it seemed like integrating high tech features into the daily functions of a home was light years away, something more akin to the Jetsons than reality. But, in just the...
View ArticleAge-In-Place Multifamily
We’re at an interesting point in the real estate industry as a whole. The two demographics with the most spending power are also the two demographics that seem to be set on turning the ‘norm’ on its...
View ArticleHow Technology is Changing Commercial Real Estate
Until recently, Commercial Real Estate was an industry relatively untouched by technology. Sure, platforms like LoopNet made the process of marketing a listing easier and younger brokers may have spent...
View Article3D Printing And The Future Of Real Estate Construction
The list of gadgets, toys, instruments, weaponry, and body parts (yes, even flesh and bone) that you can create with a 3D printer are limitless. Everyday, innovative minds are adding to the...
View ArticleSmart Homes
The world is constantly evolving. Medicine, music, automobiles, and everything else under the sun has changed as the needs and wants of the population around it has changed. With every new generation,...
View ArticleThe Silent Demolition
If you heard a local building in your city was going to be demolished, you would probably expect to see massive wrecking crews, explosives, jackhammers, and the like. You might even see delayed...
View ArticleWorkspace Of The Future
Can you picture what your workplace might look like a decade from now? Will it resemble the multi-screen, robot-run, automated office from the Jetsons? Maybe a chic coworking space with an open...
View ArticleBrutalism
Brutalism is making a comeback. Don’t worry, we’re not alluding to violence or a resurgence of the Viking era. In real estate, the term “brutalism” is used to describe a style of imposing,...
View ArticlePlyscrapers
When you think of how wood is used in real estate, you probably imagine a quaint log cabin or a suburban neighborhood home. Residential wood construction is still alive and well but commercial real...
View ArticleRobot Furniture
Redecorating takes on a whole new meaning when you incorporate the tech of the future. Robotic furniture is the latest solution to space saving in small homes and apartments. Your 500-square foot...
View ArticleA Room with A View
There’s nothing more relaxing than stepping out on your balcony on a sunny afternoon and taking in the gorgeous view of the concrete wall next door. In case your sarcasm detector is busted, we can...
View ArticleThe new short-term lease
Through the digital marketplace, prospective renters and property owners can connect with one another easier than ever. Online lodging and hospitality services like Airbnb offer an increased number...
View ArticleParking Pandemonium
When a friend wants to meet for dinner at a new restaurant in the city, my first question is, “how’s the parking?” I’d love to try that artisanal cheese café that everyone is raving about, but not if...
View ArticleMixed-Use or Mall?
As I was traversing the dozens of stores and restaurants in Ponce City Market, a thought crossed my mind. “Isn’t this basically a mall?” The decline of shopping malls in America is nothing new, but...
View ArticleBrick-And-Mortar
Living in the digital age doesn’t mean shopping at physical stores is a relic of the past. Consumers are still frequenting brick-and-mortar locations, even if their product research starts online. As a...
View ArticleThe Purchase Games
The Millennials versus Boomers conversation has been, and may always be, an extremely hot topic. People love to analyze the two generations and pit their interests, attitudes, and social concerns...
View ArticleWinter Development
Temperatures across America reached record lows last week. During the kind of brutal conditions that have marred winter 2019, homebuilders have to strategize the safest, most cost-efficient way to...
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