Redefining Location

Redefining Location

Location is a fundamental principle in the appraisal field. If a home was 25 feet from a beautiful ocean access point, many people, even those who aren’t real estate experts, would likely think its location makes it very valuable, simply because of its proximity to...
The How and Where of Climate Risk

The How and Where of Climate Risk

In a move that could alter the practice of buying and selling homes, real estate broker Redfin is adding climate risk scores to sale listings. Home buyers can now evaluate climate risk the way they assess local schools, tax rates, and neighborhood appeal. The new data...
Positive Outlooks

Positive Outlooks

Major CRE sectors enter 2022 with optimism of varying degrees, ranging from robust recovery to continued record-setting performance. Stated plainly, the outlook for commercial real estate heading into 2022 looks good. But as with any economic forecast, such a...
Multifamily Matters

Multifamily Matters

The multifamily market has seen growing interest, leading up to and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Considering the complexities inherent in the economics of commercial real estate, it’s refreshing when a concept can be approached from the basics of supply and demand....
Space Explorations

Space Explorations

Sales Reach Record of $181 Billion New York was among the few large cities with a significant sales jump. Photo: JJFarquitectos After 10 years of skyrocketing sales, investors still love apartments. But that passion may be maturing into appreciation for a relatively...