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Commercial Real Estate News and Trends

Foreign Investment in CRE Into 2020

October 23, 2019

Foreign investors became net sellers of commercial real estate in 2019 for the first time since 2012. It was the year of foreign investment, from Canada to China, and included all types of properties — from industrial to student housing. Will this level of momentum continue through 2020

2020 Trends: E-Commerce and the Warehousing Sector

October 10, 2019

Technology has dramatically affected the industrial real estate landscape. Learn more about drivers affecting surging demand through 2020 and beyond.

PLUM Launches New Customer Center

September 25, 2019

PLUM’s new Customer Center enables commercial real estate owners and investors to explore which loan type is the best option for their particular situation, check current rates, calculate their prepayment penalty and more.

3 Considerations for Keeping Underwriting on Track

September 11, 2019

Learn more about the simple, yet sometimes overlooked, ways that your transaction can stay on track through its underwriting process.

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Is Your Building Equipped with 5G?

January 23, 2020

The places in which we work, live, and play must adapt as technology becomes a more prominent force in the way we do business and live our lives.The only way buildings can keep up with the growing cloud of IoT (Internet of Things) is with a fast network. Learn more about the entrance of 5g into the world of connectivity and what it may mean for your CRE investment.

5 Ways to Add Value to Your Self Storage Property

October 4, 2019

Self storage is attracting institutional commercial real estate investors. Learn 5 ways to improve your self storage investment.

From Mobile Homes to Middle Income Homes?

July 31, 2019

Flexible, affordable housing became an important option in the U.S. as people sought affordable, mobile living options. In the middle of the 20th century, mobile homes grew in popularity over the temporary travel trailers.