The Globe and Mail has recently been analyzing conflicts in property management in major Canadian cities, and have started with their observations in Toronto. It would seem that the same bidding wars that characterize the housing market are also affecting the commercial market. Analysts see this as a highly unusual phenomenon, as these kinds of
Transparency in global real estate is on the rise, and Central and Eastern Europe are among the most improved markets, according to a Property Wire article published August 1, 2012. Transparency in global real estate markets is increasing with Central and East Europe improving and approaching the levels of Western European markets, a new index
The demand for memory care facilities is set to increase significantly over the next twenty years, and some investors are taking notice, says Robert Carr in this National Real Estate Investor article published August 27, 2012. Memory care is getting a lot of developer and investor attention today because of projected massive growth of the
Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference May 22-24 Another great Yardi conference Although the stormy Washington weather didn't co-operate, the Conference moved forward smoothly, with exceptional food, informative sessions and interesting entertainment. The Yardi conferences are getting larger each year, but it's clear that the organizers have things down pat. It's hard to forget the hula hoop
The housing market may be down, but real estate is still considered the best choice for long term investments, according to an article by Business Wire, published Feb. 22, 2012. RYE, N.Y., Feb 22, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Despite a prolonged downturn in the housing market, real estate is still the best long term investment,
One of the largest U.S. student housing surveys ever conducted was released earlier this month, and covers everything from how students learn about apartment communities, to their favourite cable channels. This article from the World Property Channel, published March 5, 2012 by Michael Gerrity, highlights the findings. This week J Turner Research and the National
Demand for global distressed property was on the rise at the end of last year, and the trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down, says a PropertyWire article published February 10, 2012. Demand for distressed property is rising in more countries than it was previously, according to the results of the latest Global Distressed Property
The Lynx team has been outstanding to work with from both sales and a programming perspective. The professionalism and follow through is extraordinary. The multi report solved a number of problems with our monthly reporting process. Our package included 5 separate reports that needed to be printed, collated and mailed to individual owners and investors
Carbon management could save you money, and build your reputation, says Heather Wright and Anne White in this Property Biz Canada article, published January 30, 2012. Energy efficiency programs have become a “must” for property managers said Francisca Quinn, Business Manager and Sustainability Practice Leader, Loop Initiatives (A PB Halsall Company) and they have been
SharePoint implementation can be a headache, but this CMS Wire article by Christian Buckley reviewing a Forrester’s survey on best practises for SharePoint, published October 7, 2011, could help ease the pain. SharePoint implementation can be a headache, but this CMS Wire article by Christian Buckley reviewing a Forrester’s survey on best practises for SharePoint,