July 2023

IMPACT OF INCREASING CONSTRUCTION COSTS ON PROPERTY

Rising construction costs were respondents’ top real estate and development concern in ULI’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2019 survey. Construction costs have steadily risen due to rising material costs and labor shortages. These costs have a significant impact on the value of existing buildings as well as new construction. Property value influencing factors Because […]

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HOW WILL THE APARTMENT OVERBUILDING END?

The parallels to the years preceding the 1972 “Apartment Recession” are startling. If history repeats itself, the outcome will be hugely damaging. Class-A Loses Glamour Real estate investors could use a straightforward generalization for decades. In prosperous times, Class A apartments—the newest, priciest, and with the highest rents—performed the best and suffered the least in

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3 TIPS ON HOW TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE THE ENTITLEMENT PROCESS

Going through the approvals process for a proposed commercial property is comparable to — and sometimes worse than — going to the dentist. It is, however, necessary to determine the real estate feasibility of your project. The process’s sole purpose is to obtain the right to develop or redevelop the property in the manner intended

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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE WITH IRA

You can buy a Real estate with an IRA. It’s simple and even offers tax benefits. But what if you don’t have enough funds in your IRA to invest? A “non-recourse loan to the IRA,” also known as non-recourse debt, is an intriguing real estate investment strategy that investors can use to fund their deals.

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HIRE THE BEST CRE ARCHITECT USING THESE STEPS

Architects provide a comprehensive service that is divided into phases. An architect can walk you through project planning, design, and construction stages. If you make the wrong decision, you risk losing the intent of your building and running into design issues once construction begins. While finding an architect can be time-consuming, it is critical to

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KEY FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN MAKING A PROJECT TIMELINE

Although no two projects are alike, the following statement should be true for every projected timeline: Mission: Strike a balance between competing priorities to complete project management and execution on time and within budget. Considering this mission, consider the following factors when creating your project timeline.  Before Construction Dimensions, Scope, and Complexity With size, scope,

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EFFECTIVE WAYS TO ESTABLISH ACCURATE SITE EVALUATION

Real estate valuation is required for financing, listing, investment analysis, property insurance, and taxation. An incorrect site valuation can significantly impact the entire commercial real estate project. Because the due diligence process can be quite complicated, we’d like to look at a few factors that can help establish an accurate site valuation.   Conducting a

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DO SITE MINIMUMS LIMIT INVESTOR’S DIVERSIFICATION?

If this is the case, small, speculative investments are still permissible. However, large, core investments are too risky. Diversification Is Essential March 2018 revision Things have improved dramatically for some investors since the 2015 article. Many real estate crowdfunding sites have expanded beyond single property investments to offer multiple properties (pooled) investments. They allow investors

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CRE ZONING REPORTS

When it comes to purchasing a commercial property and the ever-changing zoning laws of municipalities, obtaining a zoning report is a best practice. Lenders typically require it, but ordering one will give you peace of mind that your intended use will be compliant. You should be well-versed in everything you need to know to finish

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BANKS ARE REFUSING LARGE LOANS TO APARTMENT SPONSORS

Banks are withdrawing due to increasing interest rates, skyrocketing real estate costs, and slowing rents. Instead, sponsors are approaching crowdfunding/syndication investors. Is it worth the risk to be included? The Economy is on Their Minds Nobody knows when or how severe the next recession will be. But we know that it is a matter of

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