THE BUILD-FOR-RENT SURGE: A Q+A WITH PRETIUM PARTNERS
Builder Online
Build-for-rent housing has boomed since the pandemic began. More than 6,700 build-for-rent homes were completed in 2021 alone, marking a record-breaking year for the sector.
Latest Trends and Insights in Real Estate Technology
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It’s Still Early to Know If CRE Will Treat the Metaverse as Real
GlobeSt
It’s been close to 50 years since the rock group Queen asked the questions: “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?” in the classic Bohemian Rhapsody. Commercial real estate is trying to find some answers.
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Employee surveillance, humiliation and exodus at CoStar
The Real Deal
One of the biggest real estate data firms is dealing with a mass exodus of employees amid allegations of surveillance and humiliation by former workers.
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JLL Names Nashunda Williams As New Diversity And Inclusion Chief
Bisnow
JLL is replacing its chief diversity officer, just over one year after the brokerage created the role. Nashunda Williams has been named head of diversity, equity and inclusion, the brokerage announced Tuesday. She takes the reins from Ingrid Jacobs, who was appointed in January 2021 and was the first person to hold the brand-new job. …
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AS LOW-COST UNITS BECOME INCREASINGLY SCARCE, LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME RENTERS ARE LOSING ACCESS TO MANY NEIGHBORHOODS
Harvard
According to the Center’s recently released report, America’s Rental Housing 2022, the loss of low-cost rental units is making it increasingly difficult for low- and moderate- income renters to find affordable housing. Whether due to rising rents, conversions out of the rental stock, or outright demolition, the report tells us that the number of units renting for less than $600 fell by 3.9 million between 2011 and 2019. As the interactive map below shows, declines occurred in every state (Figure…
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Top of the Morning
Axios
The flow of SPAC news continues to feature new vehicle formations, IPOs, and some mergers — but soon, it’s also likely to include a whole lot of liquidations.
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Is Leko Labs the future of carbon neutral construction?
Placetech
Using sustainably-sourced wood-based building materials, a Luxembourg-based startup has said it can replace up to 75% of concrete and steel used in buildings.
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Cabot Properties’ Deal With Hatch Data Underscores ESG in Industrial
Commercial Observer
When private equity real estate owners start caring about sustainability in their industrial properties it is clear that a big change is indeed underway.
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CREtech Climate Cast: Implementing Sustainability & Social Responsibility featuring Becca Rushin
CREtech
Becca Rushin, VP Sustainability & Social Responsibility at Jamestown provides an overview on why sustainability is an integral part of Jamestown’s mission and why companies should be investing in climate technologies and social responsibility. Becca also shares how technology plays a role in sustainability at Jamestown and in real estate more broadly.
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Bad Credit? No Savings? Unconventional (Maybe Risky) Ways to Buy a Home
New York Times
Some consumer groups worry that buyers may not fully grasp what they’re giving up in these agreements, especially those offered by for-profit companies.
