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Sunbelt Cities Topping the Charts in Real Estate Growth Over the Past Half Century

For the last 50 years, U.S. cities have undergone dramatic transformations in response to economic cycles, population growth, and shifts in consumer demand. A recent StorageCafe study did a comprehensive review of real estate activity from 1980 to 2023, spanning residential, commercial, industrial, and self storage sectors. While construction activity has surged nationwide, certain sectors and regions have outpaced others….
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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): Understanding the Construction Connection

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are owners, operators, and financers of income-generating real estate properties. It allows real estate market investments without directly purchasing and managing properties. Different construction trends impact the demand and supply of real estate properties. Consequently, it can affect the performance of REITs that own and operate these properties. In today’s post, we’ll give you an…
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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. Read more on the proper steps to ensure your commercial investment runs smoothly. 1. Find a Location The development process begins with identifying a suitable location and assessing its potential for development. This includes…
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