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  The Metaverse – the internet’s new favorite buzzword. Future concepts are taking off faster than many can comprehend, with new forms of communication and the blurring line between virtual reality and real life. A lot of dollars and marketing hype have poured into the ides of the metaverse. But what does the metaverse mean? […]

  Atlanta’s multifamily sector is booming, with rents, vacancies, and sales volume reaching new records. National, institutional, and out-of-state buyers are drawn to Atlanta’s strong demographic and job growth, comparatively low pricing, and impressive multifamily fundamentals. The greater Atlanta region produces more than 400,000 college graduates annually and ranks in the top 10 metros nationwide. […]

  Industrial assets nationwide experienced a monumental year in 2021, with the Midwest witnessing some of the most impressive fundamentals. The region’s robust highway systems, railroad infrastructures, low labor costs, and port access have made the Midwest a target for many manufacturing, logistics, and distribution tenants. The ongoing build-out of supply chains and swift growth […]

Rising Inflation Rising inflation has skyrocketed to the forefront of consumers’ minds as the inflation rate hit a 40-year high of 7.9 percent in March 2022. Prices for goods and services have gone up significantly around the U.S. and globally, as pent-up demand and supply chain disruptions continue to cause issues for manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, […]

The U.S. has entered a market defined by low supply, high demand, and rising inflation. The supply chain has been disrupted across all sectors as companies try to keep up with consumer demand with a tight labor market and high material prices. As policymakers and companies look for solutions, consumers are becoming more and more […]

Phoenix retail experienced a record-breaking year in 2021. Although the Valley of the Sun saw some disruptions due to evolving consumer habits and the pandemic, Phoenix is now one of the hottest markets for investor demand. Out-of-state investor interest soared due to the massive wave of population growth, fueling demand for retail investments throughout the […]

  The City of San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the country and the fifth-largest county in terms of population. San Diego’s commercial real estate market is active, supported by robust life sciences firms, biotech firms, defense contractors, and healthcare providers. There are over 80 research institutes in San Diego and five universities, providing […]

  The Southeast apartment outlook has improved substantially since some of the region’s metros took a major hit during the global pandemic. Most markets are seeing robust recovery and historical highs in rent growth and historical lows in vacancy rates. Investors are pouring capital into the Southeast, drawn by the market’s strong demographic trends and […]

How Women Are Evolving CRE 1. More Conversational Approaches Building relationships is an integral part of the commercial real estate business. You often hear, “It’s who you know,” and that rings true for this industry. Oftentimes, women have a more conversational approach, helping build a rapport with a client off the bat. Additionally, some investors […]