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PropTech 2.0, Demand Driven Commercial Real Estate Search

Real Estate investments can make or lose fortunes, with the difference between winning and losing measured in seemingly insignificant amounts: dollars per square foot or a few basis points. Unfortunately, Real Estate Investment decisions are most often made exclusively with information visible in the rearview mirror. Brokers deal everyday in this “inside” information driving value, closely tracking, and limiting access only to their best clients. But once a new deal in the market has been done, everyone knows and pricing adjusts rapidly. Economists refer to this pricing approach as a “Semi-Strong Form Efficient Market”, where values reflect all new publicly available information. True pricing opportunities are most often available only through privately held information. Surprisingly, Real Estate Investors and Occupiers usually have access to only very limited information: property replacement value, discounted cash flow, and recent sale prices. The data underlying the business d...

Covid-19 Impact on Supply Chain Real Estate

The Covid-19 pandemic will likely influence industrial real estate in at least three ways, 1. encouraging suppliers to increase inventories, 2. heighten the demand for buildings supporting e-commerce and 3. increasing demand for the incumbent last mile service providers. The initial impact of the Covid-19 was an unprecedented “Supply Shock”. The sudden close down of the Chinese economy severely disrupted the world's supply chain. Small and Medium sized Chinese companies producing parts for downstream factories, prevented the completion of finished goods both inside and outside of China. To safeguard against future disruptions, it is very likely that U.S. companies will increase inventory levels, creating a buffer for future supply side shocks. Normally carrying extra inventory would be a financial burden, but currently low interest rates will reduce these costs. Increased inventories will require well located warehouses, less than a four hour drive from major markets, with ple...

RTM Members, Take Action: Vote YES for the Safe and Livable Streets Ordinance on October 26!

We call upon Fairfielders to contact their RTM representatives and encourage bipartisan support for the Safe and Livable Streets Ordinance. This ordinance isn't only about enhancing the quality of life for our fellow Fairfielders; it's about saving lives. The Department of Transportation (USDOT) has made funding a priority for municipalities that have adopted a Complete Streets ordinance, recognizing passage of an ordinance as municipality's commitment to providing accessible and connected roadways and prioritization of pedestrian and cyclist safety. Bipartisan support of this ordinance increases Fairfield’s chances of receiving a portion of the federal government's $5 billion grant program. The State (CTDOT) has also recently endorsed Safe Streets initiatives, making it mandatory for all State road projects. Other cities like New Britain and Westport have successfully secured Complete Streets grant funding of $32 million and $450,000. Let's ensure Fairfield gets ...

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