The 4 Types of Commercial Real Estate Investment Strategies [Guide]
Institutional investors share the common goal of generating revenue by building a portfolio with compounding value, but different investors accomplish this in various ways. Depending on risk tolerance, fund specifications and expertise, there are several types of real estate investment, as well as real estate investment strategies, that investment managers can employ. Each strategy presents […]
3 Reasons to Reevaluate Your CRE Debt Origination Process
Siloed data and information often complicates the debt origination process, leaving teams to navigate challenging workflows fraught with friction and, ultimately, delaying closings. As the real estate industry undergoes a digital transformation with proptech, though, new deal management software has empowered firms to accelerate deal turnaround times and gain a competitive advantage. Rising capital costs […]
From Excel Jockey to Dealmaker: Prioritizing Strategy and Negotiation
Balancing repetitive weekly tasks with urgent, ad-hoc requests from leadership leaves real estate deal teams with minimal time to tackle strategic priorities. At the end of the day, the most important thing is that your pipeline is on track and leadership, whether that means the VP of Acquisitions or Managing Director, can see deals are […]
10 Types of Commercial Real Estate Buildings & Asset Classes [Guide]
This blog post was last edited on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023. As an asset class, commercial real estate encompasses any property that’s specifically intended for business activities, with the goal of appreciation and generating rental income. The real estate asset class includes numerous property types, offering investors with unique strategies various options when it comes […]
Real Estate Reporting Software: 6 Reports CRE Investors Can Automate
This post was last updated on March 15, 2022. To build conviction to act before the competition and close deals faster, deal teams must prioritize the most lucrative pipeline deals while keeping stakeholders informed. Unfortunately, your data is only as valuable as it is accurate. Managing, tracking, and updating data within disparate spreadsheets complicates manual […]
Breaking Into a New CRE Sector: The Data-Driven Approach [Guide]
According to CBRE, year-over-year global investment volume fell by 60% in Q4, including a decline in investment across all property types. Even multifamily, which had the highest investment volume of any sector in 2022, declined by 70%. Data is no longer supporting evidence for real estate investment decisions; it’s the driving force behind them. In […]
Real Estate Development Software: 6 Factors to Consider
This blog post was last updated on March 1st. Managing development projects involves much more than just ticking off a few boxes. From budget oversight to permit applications, legal reviews, feasibility analyses and, ultimately, delivery, commercial real estate developers face the challenge of remaining organized, aligned and deadline-driven across all projects. As the industry deepens […]
Real Estate Investment Management Software: Complete 2023 Guide
This post was last updated on Wednesday, February 22nd. To outperform competitors and exceed investor expectations, real estate investment managers need a data-driven strategy with seamless execution. As the market responds to a new landscape where speed is a must, competitive strategies powered by real estate investment software have become vital. From historical deal benchmarks […]
What Is Proptech? Understanding Commercial Real Estate Technology
This blog post was last updated on Wednesday, February 8th. It’s no surprise that real estate, as the world’s largest asset class, offers ample opportunity for institutional investors and individuals willing to pursue it. Even as new trends emerge, like the shift to remote and hybrid working, real estate maintains its importance as a fixture […]
2 CRE Experts Discuss Navigating a Challenging Market in 2023
It’s no secret that inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain issues and global market volatility have forced institutions to reevaluate, pivot and reprioritize investment strategies. Commercial real estate retreated from record-breaking transactional volume in 2021 to the safety of tighter criteria in 2022, as recessionary signals, a 4.5% increase in interest rates and global market […]
