Is Homeownership the Goal of Affordable Housing?
Many people look at home ownership as the end game for affordable housing programs, but the reality is much more complicated.
Sep 08, 2021•17 min
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Propmodo is exploring how emerging technologies affect our built environment. We bring you the most innovative real estate technologies, smart cities solutions, and workplace trends.
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The Future of Commercial Facility Management (trailer)
Facility managers, responsible for the occupiers of large buildings, are experiencing a time of transformation for their role. Where once the priority was maintenance, security, and services, these professionals are now tasked with boosting flexibility and increasing the productivity of workers across numerous functional areas. Where exactly is the FM world heading, and what can these professionals do to excel in their roles? In this report, we will cover: -The transformation of the FM world thr...
Sep 08, 2021•2 min
How Capitalism Can End the Affordable Housing Crisis
A new bread of property investors is aligning investor and societal interests and is reinventing capitalism in the process.
Sep 01, 2021•22 min
How Affordable Housing Affects a Neighborhood
Part of the battle in getting affordable developments permitted is to prove to the people and the powers that be that it will positively affect a neighborhood.
Aug 25, 2021•11 min
How Affordable Housing Deals Get Done
Planning and financing affordable housing is tricky, but those that specialize in the sector have developed skills that help bring all of the stakeholders together for this important mission.
Aug 18, 2021•13 min
What Kind Of People Succeed in Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is its own subsector of the property industry. I ask one expert who is working in it what it demands of people interested in it and what it takes to succeed.
Aug 11, 2021•13 min
What Are Smart Building Certifications? (trailer)
Smart building certifications are the newest type of commercial real estate certification, joining sustainability and wellness-focused offerings as the third leg of this growing niche. Their intent is to assess and rate buildings on their level of technological attainment, connectivity, and the efficiency of their systems and processes. These certifications are exciting options for property owners looking to stand out, but as the newest type of building certification, there is less information a...
Aug 05, 2021•3 min
What is the Best Property Wellness Certification for Commercial Properties? (trailer)
In the world of commercial real estate, there are many ways to attract tenants while expressing a commitment to increasing the quality of the occupier experience. One way to demonstrate this commitment is to attain a wellness certification, such as WELL or Fitwel. These certifications, made much more popular last year as owners scrambled to show their occupiers that they were taking COVID-19 safety precautions, reflect attainment in areas like air quality, lighting, and access to healthy food. W...
Jul 29, 2021•2 min
What Is The Best Green Property Certification For Commercial Owners? (trailer)
We're all familiar with property certifications. Many of the buildings we live, work, and go to school in have them. Some have launched massive ad campaigns featuring movie and music stars. Different ones cover various types of property attainment, from wellness to technology and beyond. Green certifications, aimed at demonstrating the sustainability attainment of various types of properties, are some of the most familiar with big names like LEED and BREEAM amongst their ranks. But even within t...
Jul 22, 2021•2 min
Which Tenant Experience Technology Is Right for Your Office Building? (trailer)
Tenant experience platforms offer a lot of functionality for office owners looking to enhance their overall user experience. But with so many different options out there, deciding where to start can be difficult. In this report we explore the top tenant experience platforms, the services they offer, and how landlords can maximize the impact of their tenant experience technology with or without a purpose-built platform.
Jun 09, 2021•2 min
The Founder’s Perspective With Lindsay Hyde Of Moderne Ventures
Former founders can help investors identify winning teams and make investment firms easier for startups to work with.
May 28, 2021•14 min
The Increasing Value Of Flexibility With Casey Berman Of Camber Creek
Investors are betting on ways that our building will need to adapt to our more flexible lives.
May 28, 2021•14 min
The Tech Investor’s Purpose Of Being With Zach Aarons
Investors have to juggle the interests of their limited partners, their portfolio companies, and their firm in order to succeed.
May 28, 2021•17 min
The Opportunity In Carbon Neutral Buildings With Greg Smithies Of Fifth Wall
Investors are looking to ride the political and cultural push towards more sustainable buildings.
May 28, 2021•15 min
Why Technology is Key to Delivering Occupier Flexibility (trailer)
As the working world gets back to the office, there will be many different approaches to workplace strategy. From 100% in-office to mostly remote and beyond, each company will have to find an ideal approach for themselves. One thing that is more clear, though, is that workplace flexibility is more important than ever. Flexible workspaces, with adaptable lease terms and plenty of services included, are becoming increasingly important for landlords to provide. In this report, we discuss what exact...
May 26, 2021•3 min
The Universe of Multifamily Property Software Integrations (trailer)
There is an entire universe of multifamily property management software out there, helping managers streamline and optimize everything from tenant experience to collecting rent to ensuring that IoT systems are working properly. But how do these systems connect and integrate, particularly with the biggest multifamily property management platforms out there today? In this report we explore the integration strategies of four of the largest property management suites, and list their integrations as ...
May 18, 2021•2 min
Flexible Office Space - The Challenges
The pandemic has accelerated the demand for flexible workplace. But landlords thinking about adding this dynamic space to an office portfolio must do a cost-benefit analysis. We dive into the challenges and benefits of adding short-term leases to an office portfolio.
Mar 26, 2021•18 min
Flexible Office Space - The Benefits
The pandemic has accelerated the demand for flexible workplace. But landlords thinking about adding this dynamic space to an office portfolio must do a cost-benefit analysis. We dive into the challenges and benefits of adding short-term leases to an office portfolio.
Mar 26, 2021•17 min
The Marketing Technologies Transforming Commercial Brokerage (trailer)
Commercial real estate brokerage is rapidly evolving, in part because of changing market conditions but also in part because of emerging technologies that are helping brokerage professionals do more business faster. In the future, adopting these technologies will not be optional. The brokers who can master these tools will excel, and those who don't may wind up left behind by their markets. In this report we explore the most important marketing technologies brokers can choose from today. Report:...
Mar 22, 2021•2 min
The Commercial Real Estate Industry’s Reaction to the COVID-19 Threat (trailer)
COVID-19 caught the real estate world by surprise, but much of the industry rapidly responded with adaptations at their own companies as well as their property portfolios. In this report we explore those responses with a survey of industry leaders, highlighting their perspectives on market impacts, property operations, and future planning. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/the-commercial-real-estate-industrys-reaction-to-the-covid-19-threat
Mar 19, 2021•2 min
Touchless Office Access Improves Long-Term Value and Short-Term Safety (trailer)
Touchless access is one of the most popular PropTech implementations thanks to COVID-19 but its implementation comes with a host of critical questions. What sort of touchless tech to use? How to implement it? And how to push for this technology, whether you are an occupier or a landlord? Find out in this report. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/touchless-office-access-improves-long-term-value-and-short-term-safety
Mar 19, 2021•2 min
Commercial Building Manager’s 2021 Budget Priority Report (trailer)
We're a quarter into 2021, which means that property managers are already starting to think about setting budgets for 2022. Looking back on the ways in which managers set their 2021 budgets can be a critical tool to help plan future spending, and in this report we provide a wealth of data on how commercial managers prioritized their spending in terms of buildings, technology, coronavirus response, and more. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/commercial-building-managers-2021-budget-priority-report
Mar 19, 2021•2 min
The Impact of Workplace Experience Technology on Asset Strategy (trailer)
While the core value proposition of a property company has always been the provision of space, new forces like the push toward remote are calling that into question. These days, it seems like many occupiers look for flexibility first and foremost. A critical component of that flex strategy is a fully functional workplace experience platform. In this report we dive into this PropTech niche and explore the impacts and implications of using such a tool at your portfolio. Report: https://www.propmod...
Mar 19, 2021•2 min
Open Office 2.0: The New Best Workplace (trailer)
Is there any type of workplace more maligned than the open office? Low productivity, distractions and stress...or at least that's what some say to expect. In this article we uncover the nuance beyond the open office, discuss the right and wrong scenarios for its use, and present a new vision for a spectrum of workplace design. Which is right for you? Report: https://www.propmodo.com/open-office-2-0-the-new-best-workplace/
Mar 19, 2021•2 min
How Tech Can Help Retail Landlords Support Their Tenants (trailer)
Even though we're now in the tail end of the coronavirus outbreak, one thing is clear: the retail sector has seen tough times. Thanks to first E-commerce and then the outbreak itself, malls and shopping centers everywhere are now under incredible pressure. Proactive landlords aren't leaving their tenants to fend for themselves. Instead, they are working to provide resources and support for the betterment of everyone. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/how-tech-can-help-retail-landlords-support-the...
Mar 12, 2021•2 min
How Technology and Data Drive Smarter Middle Market CRE Brokerage Strategies (trailer)
It's the giant portfolio sales and skyscraper transactions that capture the headlines. But it's the commercial real estate middle market that represents the lion's share of the business. The brokers operating in this investment sales niche, whether multifamily or office, are applying a wide range of strategies, data approaches, and marketing techniques to corner their markets. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/how-technology-and-data-drive-smarter-middle-market-cre-brokerage-strategies/
Mar 12, 2021•2 min
How Tech Can Help Office Managers Get Their Properties Back to Work (trailer)
The question of when people are going back to work is one of the hottest in the business right now. COVID-19 has turned heading to the workplace from a daily necessity to an option or a non-option for millions of workers everywhere. But the most forward-thinking landlords are busy preparing for the return to work, by establishing new communication methods, data approaches, and implementing new technologies to smooth things for everyone. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/how-tech-can-help-office-m...
Mar 12, 2021•2 min
How Technology and Design Can Build the Efficient Office of the Future (trailer)
They might seem distant now, but offices are still an important part of the work experience. They also come with a wide range of hassles and time-wasters for many employees. But this doesn't have to be set in stone. The best landlords and occupiers out there are strategically deploying smart design and user-friendly technologies to make things easier for everyone. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/how-technology-and-design-can-build-the-efficient-office-of-the-future/
Mar 12, 2021•2 min
Retail & Robots: New Trends and Technologies are Upending Warehouse Real Estate(trailer)
What happens when the nation's economy experiences a massive increase in e-commerce sales volume? As we transition to an omnichannel-focused world of retail, the country's logistics systems and supply chains are under increasing stress. This in turn has provided both stress and opportunity for the industrial space landlords out there. In this report we explore the transformational forces at play in the world of warehouse real estate and provide the reader with a guide to this dynamic space. Repo...
Mar 04, 2021•2 min
Commercial Property Manager’s Guide to IoT Implementation (trailer)
There are many ways to increase the efficiency of a commercial property but installing a state-of-the-art IoT network can be one of the very best. Such a large project can be fraught with challenges, though. In order to help property managers effectively overcome these obstacles, this report, co-produced with Switch Automation, explores some of the biggest IoT installation pitfalls and how to avoid them. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/commercial-property-managers-guide-to-iot-implementation/
Feb 27, 2021•2 min
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