Technology

Tech Companies Concede to Real Estate Relationships

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Recent moves by real estate tech companies are revealing the importance of relationships, even in the digital age.

Commentary

Is Retail Still Considered Core Real Estate?

Jonathan D. Miller |

The rationales for owning retail properties have been capsized in the rising tide of red ink and markets need less of it and rents need to recalibrate down. So how will it all shake out?

Corporate Tenants Use Branded Amenities to Attract Talent

Kelsi Maree Borland |

To tap top talent, corporations are installing branded and immersive experiences in the office space that create an experience in the workplace.

Event

Is AI Finally Catching up With the Needs of CRE?

Natalie Dolce |

In a preview story for the upcoming CREW Network Convention, one speaker we talked to about artificial intelligence says the industry is now seeing the better ideas take shape and evolve to meet demands, but there are some challenges to overcome in adopting AI.

CREXi Expands Leadership Team

Kelsi Maree Borland |

The CRE marektplace has hired Hans Ku as chief product officer, Courtney Ettus as chief marketing officer and Bob Drury as managing director.

Yardi Rent Café CRM Software Adoption Up 34%

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Yardi Rent Café’s customer relationship management software has grown to 3.1 million users.

Why Technology Won’t Replace Human Touch

Kelsi Maree Borland |

The residential market has shown that more—not less—people are using brokers despite online tools, and it is a good sign for the commercial industry.

Features

Ribbon Leases 100K+ Space at Legacy Central

Lisa Brown |

Ribbon is consolidating several sites in the North Texas area, which consist of more than 100,000 square feet, for better customer service in a centrally located facility and greater operational efficiencies.

Denver Geothermal Apartments Sells for $72M

Kelsi Maree Borland |

The Elements at Prairie Center is the second geothermal apartment community in the Brighton suburb of Denver.

Technology, Services Drive Apartment Tenant Retention

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Integrating smart technology and services into apartment communities will help ensure better tenant retention.