Just a few years ago, real estate professionals had to manage their information with enormous Excel databases. However, thanks to a number of technological advancements, communication, maintenance requests and rent logs can be handled through a number of easy-to-use...
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Big data economy drives commercial real estate changes
Large companies in Ohio and throughout the country are experiencing an expanding demand for data centers. Vast amounts of data generated by 34 billion connected devices drive increasing portions of the modern economy. From a smart coffee pot ordering beans from Amazon...
Value investment requires focus and discrimination
Value investing in Ohio commercial real estate is about purchasing at the right price. Though the asset should provide money as well, an income stream is usually of secondary importance for value investors. The real worth of the investment generally comes from an...
Why your debt-to-income ratio matters when buying a home
If you are looking to purchase your first home, you have probably been doing your research about properties in your area, where you might be able to obtain a loan and how to qualify for it. A key term you may recognize from all that research is "debt-to-income ratio,"...
Regulations and rates are chief concerns of CRE lenders
Many commercial real estate developers and investors in Ohio and around the country had a fairly good year in 2016, and most experts feel that prices will remain healthy and the market will be stable in 2017. However, there are some concerns over interest rates and...
New tech startups offering real estate investment solutions
Commercial real estate investors in Ohio may be aware that the commercial real estate industry contains technology gaps. A growing number of tech startups are looking to fill the need for online investment platforms and real estate software programs in order to make...
Economists still optimistic about commercial real estate
Commercial real estate investors in Ohio are probably aware that prices are on the rise. Last year, property prices had already surpassed the peak that was reached in 2008. In the National Association of Realtors' Q4 report, researchers noted that property prices kept...
The popularity of online shopping spurs warehouse shortage
More and more Ohio residents are choosing to shop online, and e-commerce retailers like Amazon are luring them by offering competitive prices and short delivery times. Having locations throughout the country allows online sellers to improve efficiency and speed up...
Other costs associated with buying a house
Purchasing a home is among the best ways you can build wealth over time, but there are a lot of expenditures that come into play that extend far beyond a home's listed price. While a listed amount may give you a general idea of what your mortgage payment might look...
Technological changes brings in new real estate investors
Thanks to technology and changes in regulations, people may have new opportunities to invest in commercial real estate in Ohio and around the country. In the past, commercial real estate investing usually required people to use their personal network. However, the...