Design

Why Real Estate Service Providers Are Racing to Bundle Scam Protection

The real estate services industry is facing a sharp change in customer expectations around security. According to industry insiders, the debate is no longer...

First-Floor Primary Suites Take Center Stage as Accessibility Features Drive Mainstream Buyer Demand

Buyer preferences are changing rapidly in residential real estate, with first-floor primary suites—bedroom, bathroom, and closet space located on the main level—now driving demand...

Labor Costs Won’t Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Arizona Construction Executive Says

Construction cost inflation has been a central concern for the industry over the past three years. Still, Jim Roland, Senior Vice President of Arizona...

Why Timeless Design Is Risk Management, Not Aesthetics

RAL Companies president Spencer Levine says that avoiding trend-driven design is now a critical survival strategy for developers, as project timelines grow longer and...

Construction Cost Deflation May Finally Unlock Northern Nevada’s Frozen Development Pipeline

Northern Nevada’s development market has nearly stopped, with commercial building permits down 80 percent, according to Ted Stoever, Executive Vice President at Colliers. Stoever...

Aviation Hangars Attract Investors as Soaring Demand Outpaces Supply

The aviation development sector is experiencing a surge in demand as pilot shortages and rising aircraft ownership drive demand for storage facilities, creating opportunities...

From Paper Cities to Real Development: How Farmington Hills is Responding to Post-Pandemic Market Demands

Cristia Brockway’s interest in urban planning began in childhood, when she built miniature cities from paper in her bedroom. Now, as Director of Economic...

Hard Money Lending Beyond Fix and Flip: How One Lender Serves Borrowers Left Behind

Since the 2008 financial crisis, hard money lending has primarily focused on short-term fix-and-flip projects, with most lenders catering almost exclusively to real estate...