Tag: Technology

Extending Digital Solutions for Affordable Housing and Addressing Digital Adoption Challenges

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The Commercial Real Estate Technology (CRETech) Conference, held in NYC on 13th and 14th October, addressed recent commercial real estate trends, key challenges currently faced in proptech, and technology solutions to make housing affordable. CRETech is the largest event to bring an international community of leading experts in technology innovation in real estate together, including… Continue Reading Extending Digital Solutions for Affordable Housing and Addressing Digital Adoption Challenges

The Case for Monte Carlo Simulation in Commercial Real Estate Modeling

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Introduction Robust underwriting is a key element of any commercial real estate (CRE) investor’s success.  Currently, institutional and retail CRE investors typically employ some form of static discounted cash flow (DCF) modelling to value properties and identify attractive investments.  Unfortunately, static DCF modelling suffers from several flaws that stem from its inability to take uncertainty… Continue Reading The Case for Monte Carlo Simulation in Commercial Real Estate Modeling

36th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference Panel Wrap-up – Design, more important than ever

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The 36th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference, held in New York City on October 19th, 2018, had a strong focus on the future. Part of this future vision requires bringing design – the most quintessential undertaking of real estate, forward towards the mid-21st century. With advances in technology disrupting every sector, intelligent design is a… Continue Reading 36th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference Panel Wrap-up – Design, more important than ever

Biometrics and A.I. are Changing How We Experience Buildings (4 min)

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Biometrics and A.I. are Changing How We Experience Buildings When Amazon Go launched earlier this year in Seattle, some customers reported an awkward feeling as they were leaving the store. This new shopping experience was so unfamiliar that it made some customers feel like they had just shoplifted or gotten their groceries for free but… Continue Reading Biometrics and A.I. are Changing How We Experience Buildings (4 min)

PropTech 101: Intro to Disruption in Commercial Real Estate (4 mins)

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The pace of innovation in real estate has continued to grow as industry actors, entrepreneurs, and VC funders search for the next true “disruptor.” In 2017, VC funding jumped 200% to $12.6bn, up from $4.2bn in 2016[i], a testament to the potential that the VC community sees in real estate. As tech innovation continues to… Continue Reading PropTech 101: Intro to Disruption in Commercial Real Estate (4 mins)

Cornell Real Estate Conference Wrap Up: Afternoon Panels

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The 2nd half of the 35th Cornell Real Estate Conference was an engaging session consisting of a speech by the recipient of the Industry Leader Award of the year, Jonathan Rose, followed by two major panels. Mr. Rose spoke about his recent book ‘The Well-Tempered City’ that covers the major trends that affect cities and… Continue Reading Cornell Real Estate Conference Wrap Up: Afternoon Panels

Summer Olympics 2028: The Route for Los Angeles to Earn the Gold Medal

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With the IOC recently coming to agreement with Paris and Los Angeles to host the 2024 and 2028 Summer Olympic Games respectively, the earnest work begins for each city to deliver on its promises. As both cities have the experience of hosting large sprawling city events almost annually – this will be each city’s third… Continue Reading Summer Olympics 2028: The Route for Los Angeles to Earn the Gold Medal

Cornell Real Estate Review

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Author: Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate (Downloadable PDF) The PDF which can be downloaded to read at your leisure represents the efforts and sacrifices of the entire Real Estate Review editorial staff. However, none of this could be accomplished without the guidance of Dr. Michael Tomlan, Baker Program Director, Dustin C. Jones Esq., and… Continue Reading Cornell Real Estate Review

The Impact of 3D Printing on Real Estate

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Author: Sean Mashian (Downloadable PDF) One of the most intriguing, and possibly disruptive, technologies now emerging is 3D printing.  While still expensive and relatively unpolished, this new method of manufacturing products – from medical devices to airplanes – could be on a path to revolutionize retail, shipping, and the general need for space.  Currently, 3D… Continue Reading The Impact of 3D Printing on Real Estate

Emerging Technology: A Conversation with Daniel Rosenzweig of KettleSpace and Scott Trench of BiggerPockets

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As an industry that has historically thrived primarily on building personal relationships, real estate has been relatively slow to embrace the technological boom brought forth from the internet. While companies such as Zillow and CoStar have helped make data more accessible to the masses, there has been a noticeable lack of innovation and creativity in… Continue Reading Emerging Technology: A Conversation with Daniel Rosenzweig of KettleSpace and Scott Trench of BiggerPockets