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  • Commercial Real Estate: Will 2024 Reveal a Hidden Crisis?

    Commercial Real Estate: Will 2024 Reveal a Hidden Crisis?

    Office building values ↓ due to remote work, raising fears of a Commercial Real Estate crisis. Loan extensions masked the problems, but a large volume of debt matures in 2024.

  • What’s Expected for Commercial Real Estate for Rest of 2024?

    What’s Expected for Commercial Real Estate for Rest of 2024?

    Office vacancies at 50% lead to growth in specialty manufacturing and multi-family residential sectors. Manufacturing gaining ground Specialty manufacturing thrives, with a shift to smaller projects, while the office market remains stagnant.

  • Happy Mother’s Day

    Happy Mother’s Day

    Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. The origins of commemorating motherhood dates back to the Ancient Greeks, where in spring festival, they celebrated the goddess Rhea, considered the Mother of the Gods. Anna Jarvis’s lobbying…

  • Alternative Real Estate Strategies

    Alternative Real Estate Strategies

    Investment in shops: Investors can look for investment in shops. Commercial Real Estate REITs

  • Options for Investing In Commercial Real Estate

    Options for Investing In Commercial Real Estate

    Retail properties refer to properties that are used to market and sell consumer services and goods. Office properties are establishments that are primarily used for the purposes of operating and maintaining a corporate office. Hotel properties are establishments that provide paid lodging on a short-term basis. A multifamily commercial property refers to an income-generating property…

  • Benefits Of Investing In Commercial Real Estate

    Benefits Of Investing In Commercial Real Estate

    CRE has the potential to enhance the risk-adjusted return of your investment portfolio. Cash flow: CRE can provide stable and strong cash flow. Low correlation to the stock market: If the stock market falls drastically, CRE investment may be unaffected. Inflation hedge: CRE can be a hedge against inflation in the long term because of…

  • | 5 Tips for Building Wealth Through Real Estate in the Current Market

    | 5 Tips for Building Wealth Through Real Estate in the Current Market

    Understand your local market and focus on classic-style homes that have enduring appeal. Choose a location close to desirable amenities and consider factors like proximity to the city and attractive streets. Look for properties with value-add potential, such as fixer-uppers, to force equity and leverage it for further investments.

  • US Commercial Real Estate Investment Report

    US Commercial Real Estate Investment Report

    The US is a preferred destination for CRE investment, with ↑ 6% in allocations. Investors find multifamily and industrial properties the most attractive. New York is now the top US city for investment, while London is the top global city. Interest rate increases are limiting financing and hindering transactions.

  • Fannie Mae sees lower multifamily starts as inflation persists

    Fannie Mae predicts a modest decline in multifamily housing starts until the end of 2025, while single-family housing starts are expected to increase at a slower rate than previously forecasted. The Federal Reserve is anticipated to keep the Fed Funds rate unchanged until Q4 2024, then decrease it to 5.0 percent by the end of…

  • # 6 Golden Rules for Property Investors in 2024

    # 6 Golden Rules for Property Investors in 2024

    1. Start by checking the demographics: – Areas with more older people tend to hold prices well but don't have as much potential for growth. 2. Check the ratios: – Over 30% of properties sold is a good indicator, there should be no more than a handful of properties available to let.

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