Commercial real estate is currently undergoing a lot of change. Economic trends, social movements, and technology shifts are helping to shape the CRE landscape and influence investment decision-making and strategies.
It is widely agreed that there are six primary markets in the real estate sector. Those cities are New York City, San Francisco, Washington D.C, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Boston (a few experts consider Dallas and Houston to be members of this group as well). While there certainly more than six cities flourishing since the […]
The IMS team had the pleasure of speaking and exhibiting at an event right in our backyard this month. Bisnow hosted the “Charlotte Multifamily Boom! – Investment, Development, Finance and Design” in Uptown Charlotte last week. According to a report by Zillow, Charlotte will be the #4 hottest US housing market in 2018. And with […]
The days of dilapidated and poorly maintained college housing seem to be behind us. The college environments from decades ago (e.g. Animal House) are not what current students are looking for when they consider off-campus housing options. Today’s student is looking for amenities such as private bedrooms and bathrooms, common areas like pools and lounges […]
Commercial real estate investors are taking a big risk when they place their trust, and their dollars, in a CRE sponsor. Investors need to feel confident that they are choosing the right sponsor, and the sponsor needs the skill, knowledge, experience, and tooling to manage the portfolio in an effective and trustworthy manner.
90% of the data in the world today has been created within just the past two years, and we continue to generate 2.5 quintillion bytes of data each day. In the world of commercial real estate, every activity involves data – spreadsheets with hundreds and even thousands of lines of information.
Millennials are the future of commercial real estate. 85% of Millennials either want to or already do invest in real estate, and by 2020, this demographic is expected to control over $28 trillion in assets.
With competition in the commercial real estate industry becoming more intense than ever, many firms are looking for alternative real estate investment opportunities. Multifamily, retail, office, industrial, and hotel are the five traditional commercial real estate property types that investment dollars are funneled into. But with rising pricing due to competition, big returns are increasingly […]
In commercial real estate, it is crucial to be in tune with the ebbs and flows of the marketplace because timing everything. These fluctuations dictate when you buy, sell, or hold in order to maximize the return on your investments. This rings true regardless of region or asset class your firm focuses on.
It’s never too early or too late to start thinking about scaling your commercial real estate firm. And who wouldn’t want to maximize their business potential? Especially if it means increasing efficiency and effectiveness and driving consistent revenue growth
How do you choose a software vendor that not only provides you with the right solution but also has a pricing model that aligns with your economics? There are different types of software out there that solve countless business problems, but you need to make sure the pricing structure is right for your current business […]
The success of your investor management solution endeavors can come down to choosing the right technology partner. But how do you know which vendor is the best-fit for your commercial real estate firm?