Taylor Miller
Lenders are still writing checks, but only for projects that pass today’s tougher tests. An obvious shift is underway in today’s commercial real estate market. High interest rates are in a state of limbo, making traditional property purchases more expensive and profits harder to come by. Many investors, therefore, are ...
The AI Real Estate Surge Is Here
Artificial intelligence is a present-day force transforming how your competitors analyze, buy, and sell their investment property. Technology has always played a role in streamlining parts of the real estate process, but AI introduces a new level of sophistication. It can examine thousands of data points, detect patterns invisible to ...
As Los Angeles neighborhoods begin recovery, rebuilding efforts offer an opportunity to reimagine safety, structure, and sustainability. As Los Angeles recovers from the devastation of recent wildfires, homeowners are grappling with rebuilding homes that can better withstand future disasters. Wildfires are an increasingly common threat in California, fueled by a ...
Can the Office Market Recover?
Real estate investors must align with evolving workplace trends and economic pressures. Real estate markets across the board are constantly changing, but typically they do so in an identifiable and cyclical fashion. During the past few years, the office real estate market has experienced a profound transformation, one that it ...
Net-Zero Buildings Are Reshaping a Sustainable Future
Once a futuristic ideal, carbon-neutral buildings are now a pressing necessity. The term “net-zero building” is relatively new. The idea behind it dates back to the 1970s, however, when scientists began discussing the possibility of “zero-energy buildings.” The rebranded net-zero terminology is defined as a building that produces as much ...
The Housing Squeeze: Solutions for an Unaffordable Market
As housing prices soar beyond reach for many americans, incorporate these potential solutions to mitigate market pressures. According to the National Association of Homebuyers, 77% of American households cannot afford a median-priced home. In 2024, the median is $495,750. A combination of high home prices, increasing interest rates, and sluggish ...
Overcome Approval Hurdles in Affordable Housing Development
By engaging early, developers can meet regulatory requirements and keep projects on track. Navigating the conditions of approval (COAs) is one of the most crucial and often challenging aspects of bringing an affordable housing project to fruition. These conditions, imposed by local governments and planning authorities, outline the requirements a ...
Understanding Commercial Property Loans
Business Owners Must Understand How Commercial Property Loans Work. Securing a commercial real estate loan is a critical step for any business that requires office space, a retail storefront, or a manufacturing and shipping space. A commercial loan is needed whether you intend to purchase, refinance, or redevelop commercial real ...
Construction Trends During Election Years
Historical Election Year Patterns Can Inform Developer's And Investor's Strategies. Predicting the economic behavior of any industry is typically a tall task. However, forecasting the construction industry's economic fluctuations during an election year is a much less daunting undertaking. With plenty of data to analyze, certain patterns are obvious in ...
Tailor Your Portfolio with a Land Investment
Land investment requires careful research, due diligence, and long-term vision, but the potential rewards make it worth considering. Residential and commercial are conventional real estate investment routes, but there are extensive benefits to investing in land. Above all else, it’s profitable, but it also allows for an array of investment ...
Investing in real estate recently impacted by natural disasters is a complex and nuanced endeavor that requires careful consideration of both moral and financial factors. Tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires are realities that certain parts of the country face. These disasters are unpredictable and difficult to prepare for as a property ...
Save Money with Value Engineering
Value engineering empowers developers to maximize savings and achieve success in construction projects. Whether developing commercial or residential projects, project coordinators will face challenges ranging from rising material costs to tight timelines. Value engineering could be the beacon of efficiency and cost savings you didn’t know you needed. Value engineering ...
The Age of Smart: IoT Technology and Smart Buildings
You’ve heard of smartphones, smart TVs, and even smart cars. The next wave of “smart” will hit commercial buildings. In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, IoT has given birth to a new era of innovation—smart buildings. These structures, armed with interconnected devices and sensors, are transforming the way we ...
Squatter’s Rights: Protecting Against Adverse Possession
A look at the differences in adverse possession laws in three states calls out the importance of knowing your rights as a landlord or owner. In the years since the pandemic, it seems that instances of squatters refusing to leave a property and getting away with it have been on ...
How does Community Impact REI?
The impact of community on real estate is formidable, and investors should carefully consider community in their projections for asset returns. It is easy to observe the impact of real estate investing on an individual community. Smart investments can act as a catalyst for a struggling community, embellishing the daily ...
Navigating Rigid Borrowing Conditions and Rising Construction Costs
Real estate investing is continually evolving, and investors must adapt to the changing conditions to achieve success. In the aftermath of the pandemic, two significant trends with a profound impact on real estate investing have emerged: stringent borrowing conditions and the increasing cost of construction. These factors are reshaping the ...
Corporate Investors vs. Homeowners
The real estate investing market has always been a lucrative pursuit. Its roots trace back as far as the late 19th century. Since then, the market has been forced to evolve through several transitionary periods such as the Great Depression and the housing crisis of 2008. We may be on ...
Building a Partnership That Thrives
Think for a moment about a few of the most successful corporations in the world. It is a fair bet to claim that none of them ascended to their peaks alone. In fact, they likely had partners who were critical to their industry rise. Simply put, partnering with another company ...
Home Ownership: An American Pipe Dream?
Home ownership is a pillar of American culture. It represents independence, status, and upward mobility. One could even say it’s one of the first steps in achieving the coveted “American dream.” Frighteningly, that is just what it has become for many Americans: a dream. Home ownership across America is becoming ...
Property Design with a Purpose
Every architectural endeavor starts by considering the function of the building before requesting a construction estimate. What will it be used for? What kind of people will use it? This has been true since the very first structures were built. The primary purpose was shelter from the environment and potential ...
Contractual Unity in a Volatile Market
In today’s market, unity amongst construction personnel has never been more important. Construction projects have always been susceptible to shifting parameters like weather delays, shortage of skilled workers, and supply chain issues. In the current market, construction personnel also must factor in certain safety requirements ushered in by the pandemic ...
