Capital

Selective Buying, Not Rapid Growth, Is Driving STR Returns in Austin

As Austin’s short-term rental (STR) market expands to roughly 13,000 active listings, one property manager is outperforming competitors by turning away most opportunities and focusing on quality over quantity. Austin’s...

Asset Managers Are Running CRE Portfolios Without the Data That Actually Drives Performance

Most asset managers in commercial real estate are working with incomplete information. Not because they are not doing their jobs well, but because the...

De Jong Self-Storage Team at Colliers Closes Acquisition of SafeKeep Self Storage in Ankeny, Iowa

National self-storage advisory team represents buyer on 291-unit, 54,775 SF facility in one of the fastest-growing submarkets in the Des Moines MSA ANKENY, IA –...

Real Estate Agents Are Quietly Adding Mortgage Licenses, and the Talent Pipeline Is Following

A growing number of dual-licensed professionals is changing where the mortgage industry finds its next generation of loan originators. As mortgage rates remain elevated and...

Why Home Appraisals Are Getting Faster – And What That Means for Your Deal

For most home buyers and sellers, the appraisal feels like a black box. You wait. You hope the number comes back right. And if...

How AI Photo Analysis Is Starting to Affect Home Valuations

You scroll through a listing, swipe through the photos, and decide in about 30 seconds whether a home is worth a second look. But...

In PropTech, Why Agents Are Ditching Traditional Brokerages for Cloud-Based Models

As major brick-and-mortar brands face acquisition and consolidation, a growing number of agents – particularly newer entrants – are choosing brokerage structures that share...

What NYC Renters Actually Want in 2026: Space, Light, and Convenience

Not long ago, a Manhattan apartment listing could charge a premium just by mentioning a rooftop deck, a concierge, and a fitness center. Today,...

How the Real Estate Industry Keeps Commissions High – And What’s Finally Changing

The real estate commission structure has remained largely intact while technology reshaped nearly every other major consumer transaction, and according to one industry veteran,...