Blockchain Is the Commutative Medium for Trust
Two stories jumped out at us from last week. One is comments from CFTC chairman Heath Tarbert who noted: “The whole idea of DeFi really is, number one, it’s obviously revolutionary, and...
Add Carbon Emissions to the Ever-Growing CRE Data List
When we tell people we collect data for commercial real estate holdings to determine fair-market value, the question becomes: what kinds of data? Answer: all kinds. From the WSJ: “Blackstone Group Inc.,...
Monthly Asset Appraisal Is Vital
The FT with a sobering report on commercial real estate amid Covid. From the article: “Commercial properties hit by the economic effects of coronavirus could have lost as much as 1/4 of...
Change Is Coming
Remember Libra? Yeah, they’re still here. From reports: “James Emmett has been announced as the CEO designate of the operating company for Facebook’s Libra, Libra Networks. He has spent his entire 26...
Imagine the Evolution of Big Data
IBM on big data: “Today, we generate data consciously, from every item we purchase, to medical records from a visit to the doctor, to Internet searches & interactions with social networks. All...
How Data Is Re-Shaping Asset Management
Let’s take a look at how data is re-shaping asset management. McKinsey writes: “In the last few years, the application of advanced analytics in asset management has moved from the realm of...
A Refresher on Immutability in the Blockchain Sphere
The blockchain sphere has some concepts that need introduction or refreshing. So, let’s look at this concept of “immutability.” From reports: “When thought of in the context of blockchain technology, immutability is...
Proptech Will See A Boost in Adoption in the Coming Months and Years
Great insights from All Work on the changing environment in commercial real estate as it pertains to tech. They wrote: “Historically, the commercial real estate industry has been slow to adapt to...
5 Ways Big Data Drives Innovation in Real Estate
Terrific insights from RISMedia on “5 Ways Big Data Drives Innovation in Real Estate”. Among them: “1. Developing More Accurate Property Valuations — Every agent knows pricing a property correctly as soon...
Think CRE Prices are Plunging Globally? … Think Again
Do you think commercial real estate prices are plunging globally? Think again. From reports: “Between lockdowns & travel restrictions, the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the precipitous fall of global commercial real estate...
When Will the Market Recover and How Will You Know?
During Lehman and for the next 9 months, no one wanted to buy stocks. Or homes. Or much of anything. There was too much fear. Eventually, buyers came back. Look at equity...
Having a Proper Valuation On Your Portfolio Is a Must
Bloomberg with a timely report on the sweeping changes in CRE. “Some of the largest real estate investors are walking away from debt on bad property deals, even as they raise billions...
Data March to Commercial Real Estate Continues
The data march to commercial real estate continues uninterrupted. From Business Insider: “Vornado Realty Trust began installing facial recognition systems in buildings it owns in New York City 5 years ago. The...
