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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

Connecticut's Outdoors, a Welcome Escape During the Pandemic Lockdown

Mt. Tom w/ Connecticut River, by Richard Nowak Walking, hiking and running are the few remaining safe, healthy and mentally recharging activities during this unusual period of pandemic. While many of Connecticut’s parks and beaches have been closed, hidden treasures of natural beauty are nearby, offering safe accessible escapes. Short adventures, lasting a few hours or a whole day, can be quickly reached from most parts of Connecticut. An outdoor trip permits responsible social distancing, and the opportunity to get much needed exercise and leave the confinement of the four walls of home. Castle Craig, Meriden, CT Connecticut has more than 130 State Parks and Forests with endless miles for a walk, run, or a quiet spot to just sit and relax. While the State Parks along the shoreline are familiar to many of us, most of Connecticut’s parks are located inland. The Connecticut State Park network was thoughtfully planned more than 100 years ago to preserve unique places of natura

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