Life Sciences: Real Estate’s Hottest New Market
COVID-related paradigm shifts like the work-from-home transition and the eCommerce boom have disrupted long-standing asset classes like office and retail, but for one rising property type, they’ve actually created more opportunities: life sciences. The life sciences real estate market is burgeoning, particularly as people continue to put a greater focus on their health, creating the […]
Data Center Real Estate: Opportunity in The Age Of AI
In a rapidly digitizing post-pandemic world, advances in new technologies have spurred a heightened need for data center real estate. From supporting AI’s growing infrastructure to explosive growth in eCommerce, streaming, and communication technologies like 5G, data centers continue to play a pivotal role in enabling entertainment, technology, and even financial institutions to reach growth […]
Definitive Guide to Industrial Commercial Real Estate Investing
From manufacturing to shipping, distribution and beyond, industrial real estate has long been a core driver behind many firms’ investment strategies. Fueled by the rising demand for e-commerce fulfillment channels, the recent shift in focus from retail to industrial brought an even brighter spotlight on this property class. While the spotlight on industrial has waned, […]
Back to Basics: Multifamily Real Estate Fundamentals (2024)
Not all commercial real estate is created equal: This is the first blog post in a series about fundamentals across major CRE property type sectors. The old adage rings true as much today as it did during the 2007/2008 Great Financial Crisis: real estate is a cyclical market. Despite short-term tailwinds, strong real estate fundamentals […]
25 Commercial Real Estate & Technology Trends to Know in 2024
This blog post was last updated on April 17, 2024 with new information about the latest commercial real estate trends. Evolving conditions have forced investment managers to keep a close eye on global, regional and local trends. Falling valuations, high costs of capital and global volatility have left a lasting impact on the commercial real […]
What is Loan to Value Ratio ? [LTV Formula & Definition]
The loan to value ratio is a measurement of an investment’s risk found by dividing the loan amount by the appraised value. In this blog post, we’ll break down what the loan to value ratio is, how to calculate it, why it matters for CRE lenders, and what makes a good LTV. What Is the […]
5 Simple Tips for CRE Investors Getting Started with AI
The new world of artificial intelligence in real estate can feel like an ever-growing maze, with new tools emerging every day. It’s clear that AI will revolutionize the way business is done, but it’s unclear as of yet exactly how. From scaling data analyses to automating simple work to predicting performance, the possibilities are endless. […]
How to Find Commercial Real Estate Cap Rates (Formula)
This blog post was last updated on October 11th, 2023. One lens through which investment managers evaluate a new deal is calculating its commercial real estate cap rate. The commercial real estate cap rate of a property offers a glimpse into the risk and return. This helps investors to understand the deal’s risk profile compared […]
What is Net Operating Income in Real Estate: NOI Formula & More
This blog post was last updated on Wednesday, September 6th. Thoughtful investment decisions call for thorough, diligent screenings to ensure that the deal pencils out. Naturally, the profit a property or portfolio generates is top of mind for institutional investors evaluating deals. Among others like IRR and cap rates, one of the most critical metrics […]
The Definitive Real Estate Due Diligence Checklist (And How to Digitize It)
This blog post was last updated on Wednesday, July 5th. Before finalizing a new acquisition, development, disposition or lending deal, investors thoroughly vet the deal during due diligence to ensure it aligns with their ideal risk-return profile and identify red flags. Exhaustively investigating the property, financials, zoning, and nearly all other investment criteria creates much-needed […]
