Commercial real estate is a hot topic, with authors from all across the globe sharing their expertise and insights in the form of online articles and blogs. Among the white noise of content being shared, there are a few articles that have risen to the top and earned their place on the list of “Top 10 Most Shared Commercial Real Estate Articles of 2015.
Among the thousands of most shared commercial real estate articles published in 2015 (according to www.buzzsumo.com), these are the topics that took social media by storm!
1. 5 Words Developers Dread (National Real Estate Investor)
This article dives into why we should expect real estate development to become less profitable and real estate development loans to become more expensive. One of the main catalysts? Regulated institutions are now required to set aside increased capital for High Volatility Commercial Real Estate (HVCRE) loans and as a result of these new rules, lenders are reporting increased related costs in the range of 40 to 150 basis points, depending on their specific situation. Read the original article here.
2. Foreign Money is Pouring into US Real Estate, and It’s Not Just Houses (Bloomberg)
Commercial real estate transactions jumped 45 percent by dollar volume in the first quarter of 2015, an increase driven by sales of multiple buildings or entire companies! This article goes on to explain why Blockbuster real estate deals are back and breaking records as cash from around the globe pours into U.S. office buildings, apartment complexes and other investment properties. Read the original article here.
3. The Mother of All Mega Projects (Crain’s)
The story of Hudson Yards epitomizes the trials, tribulations and triumphs of development in New York City, where grandiose ideas are often blown off course by the shifting winds of politics or economics, but sometimes come together in spectacular fashion. Read the original article here.
4. Four Trends that are Reshaping the Commercial Real Estate Industry (Forbes)
While much of the world has embraced technology innovations like the cloud, mobility and big data, commercial real estate (CRE) is still managed out of Excel spreadsheets and 20-year-old technology platforms. This article examines how the commercial real estate industry will be reshaped and redefined by four key trends. Read the original article here.
5. A Marketing Guide for Filling Vacant Income Properties (Entrepreneur)
Vacancies mean that you’re on your own to pay the mortgage, utilities and other expenses until you can find a new tenant. This article shares some sound advice on filling your vacant rental properties as soon as possible through strategic marketing! Read the original article here.
6. 44 Commercial Real Estate Experts You Need in Your Life
From data transparency and client relationships to new sources of commercial funding and content delivery, this article highlights a few of the most influential and forward thinking commercial real estate experts that are blazing their own trail. Read the original article here.
7. 5 Commercial Real Estate Marketing Trends You Can Bank On (National Real Estate Investor)
This article cuts right to the chase and outlines the five biggest commercial real estate marketing trends we can look forward to seeing in 2016 and beyond! Read the original article here.
8. 5 Lessons From Commercial-Real-Estate Financing for Entrepreneurs Seeking Funding (Entrepreneur) Raising capital in the commercial real estate (CRE) world is a different game than early-stage fundraising for startup businesses. However, there are some valuable takeaways that startup businesses can learn from how CRE projects raise their funding. Read the original article here.
9. Soaring Commercial Real Estate Market is Now Bigger than it was in 2006 (Yahoo! Finance)
This article examines how a thriving commercial real estate market may be decelerating as we move into 2016 and beyond. Learn what major markets made the greatest strides and how they will be impacted in the years to come. Read the original article here.
10. A Millennial’s Perspective on Commercial Real Estate (National Real Estate Investor)
The not-so-new story is that Millennials are the next home buyers and we’ve all got to keep up with the technology in order to close those imminent sales. But how is Gen Y going to use technology to affect the industry’s brokerage side? Read the original article here.
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