Author: Brad Beckett

PwC recently released their 40th annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate, one of the most highly regarded forecast reports for the real estate and land use industry.  The report contains extensive insight & analysis on industry trends and developments based on an extensive survey, multiple interviews and individual market focus groups.  Their publication is highlighted by its closely watched list of top emerging cities nationwide which includes their top 10 markets for real estate investors in 2019.  Bottom-line: this report is chock full of information affecting all areas of real estate across the nation. “…2019 could be an exciting year for…

In a recent episode of Real Estate News for Investors, Kathy Fettke discusses the recent United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on trade to see if this is a good or bad deal for real estate.  This “NAFTA 2018” deal will not go into effect for another year but when it does it could bolster demand for commercial real estate, inparticular.  She reports that while there are plenty of critics, a few big names in U.S. real estate are giving it a “thumbs up.” CBRE says the USMCA could fire up demand for real estate that supports distributors, automotive suppliers, and retailers.…

Once a year Realtor.com zeroes in on what they see as the hottest ZIP codes in America where “homes are flying off the market.”  According to their research, young people are fleeing downtown and heading to the suburbs.  Downtown, suburbs, in/out…we just wish millennials would make up their minds.  Anyway, just be sure to check at their entire list of all 50 places.  Indeed… “It turns out the classic selling points of the burbs—more space, good schools—grow more appealing as young people start families and their priorities shift.” Click here to read the full story on Realtor.com.

As an avid reader of this site, you know that we’ve had several posts about Miami Beach cracking down on short-term rentals.  In late September, the city implemented a strict new law designed to prevent widespread illegal rentals, partly resulting from previously reported issues and problems.  CNBC is reporting that online platforms with listings in Miami Beach are now required to list specific business license information on their sites.  The report says the new regulations were modeled after San Francisco’s and requires platforms to list the property owner’s city-issued tax receipt number and the resort tax registration certificate number for…

According to the latest Yardi Matrix, U.S. multifamily rents dropped $1 in September to $1,412, however on a year-over-year basis rents were up 3%.  Yardi says that the occupancy rate of stabilized properties has increased in recent months, which they say is a sign that demand remains solid in the face of a heavy development pipeline. “Long-term demand for rentals is likely to remain high for a variety of demographic and social reasons. The renter-age population is growing, the economy is strong and there is demand from retirees downsizing from single-family houses.” Click here to read the full report on…

If you have extra cash, should you pay off your mortgage early or invest in real estate?  The answer depends a lot on your current financial situation and goals.  However, according to today’s infographic from FortuneBuilders, it’s a good idea to consider the benefits of both options because you just don’t know which decision will be the best for you in your particular situation…and, in the long run!  Happy Friday!!! Hat tip to Fortunebuilders.

Everyone has their favorite airport and can tell you a story about the worst. Consumer insight giant J.D. Power recently surveyed over 40k weary travelers for their 2018 North America Airport Satisfaction Study in order to gauge satisfaction with mega, large, and medium North America airports.  They looked at six important factors: terminal facilities, airport accessibility, security check, baggage claim, check-in/baggage check, and food, beverage and retail. “North America airports have been doing a tremendous job managing passenger volume, adding amenities, and keeping travelers moving despite some noteworthy challenges, but they will be put to the true test over the…

Millennials are about to become the largest generation in history and with that their choices and buying patterns continue to influence the U.S. economy.  A recent study by RentCafe recently took a look at where millennials are living and where the next potential hot spots are located.  They ranked the zip codes of the 30 biggest U.S. cities buy the highest increases in millennial population over a 5-year period.  They found (probably to no one’s surprise) that downtowns and areas near downtown are the clear favorites for millennials living in big cities. “…this generation that values experiences more than material…

Bloomberg is reporting that Amherst Holdings, one of the largest single-family landlords in the U.S., plans to invest more than $1 billion next year in an effort to to purchase, renovate and resell properties to reportedly simplify the consumer experience of buying a home.  Currently Amherst owns or manages around 20k single-family rentals.  The new venture was called Bungalo Technologies, LLC and was launched last month in Texas and Florida. “Amherst is starting the business as a shortage of homes for sale has driven up prices and created hot competition for available listings, prompting bidding wars and all-cash offers and…

According to new research from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing, construction of units in large multifamily buildings (50+ units) grew by 18% in 2017, representing the largest increase since 1972 when this data started being collected.  In addition, they report that these units accounted for more than half of all multifamily completions.  The data cited is from the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest Survey of Construction (SOC). Click here to read the full report at the NAHB’s Eye on Housing.