Perspectives

A crisis of trust is transforming the vacation rental industry, with property owners increasingly skeptical of traditional management approaches, according to Anish Patel, Head of Owner Relations at Vinifera Homes. “It’s really simple. It’s someone they can trust. And that’s really what it comes down to, do you have my interest in mind?” Patel says, ...

Commercial real estate owners are unknowingly giving away millions in value by letting vendors control and monetize their buildings’ operational data, according to one industry expert who sees a critical blindspot in how properties are managed. “That data is yours, Mrs. Or Mr. Portfolio holder, Mrs. Or Mr. Property holder. It is not your vendors,” ...

The short-term rental market in Connecticut and Rhode Island offers significant opportunities for investors who carefully navigate local regulations, according to Robert Marucci, Owner of Better Living Realty LLC. However, success requires understanding complex town-by-town variations in rules and market dynamics. Regulatory Landscape Demands Local Knowledge “You definitely have to be working with an experienced ...

Bonaventure executive argues the industry’s focus on returns over capital preservation is putting investor money at risk. The real estate investment industry needs to shift its focus from chasing yields to protecting investor capital, according to Mike Auerbach, Chief Growth Officer at Bonaventure. “We all romanticize about the upside, but what we’re really trying to ...

The traditional self-storage model of large, staffed facilities on city outskirts is becoming increasingly obsolete as urban demographics and living patterns evolve, according to one industry expert. “More and more people are going to be moving into city centers. Everyone’s going to be living in relatively small buildings, cost of housing just goes up and ...

Infrastructure expert says developers’ “pipe in, pipe out” mentality threatens new construction viability The American real estate industry faces a looming crisis that few developers are discussing, according to Kimmerly Nace, CEO of Brightwater Tools. A staggering 15% of U.S. wastewater treatment plants have reached or exceeded their capacity, threatening future development and existing properties. ...

Energy storage projects are becoming the frontline defense against environmental inequity in urban neighborhoods historically burdened by polluting power infrastructure, according to a senior executive at NineDot Energy. Sam McGarvey, who leads origination and project development at NineDot Energy, argues that battery storage facilities play a crucial role in protecting vulnerable communities from harmful emissions. ...

The biggest mistake commercial real estate brokers make in presentations is focusing on market data before understanding client needs, according to Jim Kruse, Director of Brokerage at NAI Capital Commercial. “The most important thing in presenting or in creating a presentation, is sitting down with the ownership and finding out what they want. It’s their ...

The head of a major ADU construction platform says homeowners are falling victim to a wave of unrealistic pricing promises in California’s accessory dwelling unit market. Jon Grishpul, Co-CEO of Maxable, argues that deceptively low contractor bids are creating a “Gold Rush” mentality that ultimately costs homeowners far more than working with properly qualified builders ...

The growing tenant demand for shorter office lease terms is creating unexpected complications and costs in commercial real estate deals, according to a senior industry expert. The Short-Term Squeeze Scott Savacool, Senior Vice President of Office Occupier Services Division at Colliers, says an increasing number of tenants are entering negotiations with rigid short-term requirements. “A ...

McLean specialist reveals how affluent house hunters are leveraging increased inventory to drive harder bargains while demanding turnkey properties A significant shift is occurring in how luxury buyers approach DC-area real estate deals, according to McLean expert Lizzy Conroy of SERHANT, with increased inventory emboldening purchasers to push for both steep discounts and comprehensive move-in ...

The landscape of hotel buyers in 2025 defies conventional wisdom, with well-capitalized local operators competing alongside institutional players for select opportunities, according to a leading Florida hospitality broker. “Across the board, a lot of people are well capitalized. I mean, our private Mom and Pop… Some people have been waiting for this moment for a ...

Small commercial spaces are experiencing unprecedented demand in Massachusetts while larger spaces struggle to find tenants, according to a leading commercial real estate expert who sees this trend reshaping the market. Rob McGarry, Senior Associate at O’Brien Commercial Properties, reports striking occupancy differences between small and large spaces. “We have a building right next to ...

The hotel industry faces unprecedented pressure from three simultaneous cost increases that are fundamentally reshaping property economics, according to a leading Florida hospitality broker. “The biggest three things that we’re seeing are obviously interest rates, insurance and labor,” says Suraj Dalal, Partner at Kabani Hotel Group, describing what he sees as a perfect storm of ...

Major San Francisco office properties are trading at dramatic discounts to replacement cost, creating what one local expert calls an unprecedented opportunity for investors with ready capital, particularly those with intimate market knowledge. “You’re talking about big office projects trading from 200 to 300 to $400 a foot, well below replacement cost,” says Cameron Baird, ...