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Market intel, deal teardowns, corridor-specific commentary. Written by the people doing the work, not a content marketer.
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Commercial Real Estate · Jun 25, 2026
Data Centers: The $1B Investment That Creates Fewer Jobs Than a Kroger Distribution Center
Data centers promise billions in investment but fewer jobs per acre than manufacturing. A look at the real math Kentucky communities should consider before saying yes.
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Commercial Real Estate · May 15, 2026
How AI Is Changing Commercial Real Estate Deal Flow
From underwriting to lead generation to market analysis, artificial intelligence is transforming how CRE professionals find, evaluate, and close deals. Here is what is working right now.
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Commercial Real Estate · Apr 22, 2026
Why Grocery-Anchored Retail Is the Hottest CRE Play Right Now
Transaction volume in grocery-anchored retail jumped 42% in 2025. With supply at historic lows and anchor tenants driving double-digit traffic growth, here is why investors are piling in.
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Commercial Real Estate · Mar 20, 2026
Why CRE Investors Are Leaning Into Risk in 2026
Private real estate fundraising is showing signs of life, but the comeback is uneven. Here is what the shift toward higher-yield strategies means for commercial real estate.
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finance · Feb 12, 2026
Investing in People Over Properties: CRE Hierarchy
Every investment sector has its hierarchy, but in real estate, this ladder reveals more about approach and acumen than raw success. From wholesalers to wealthy funders, the path…
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Technology · Jan 6, 2026
Data Centers: More Than Just Real Estate
For commercial real estate investors, understanding data centers as a distinct asset class is vital. Data centers real estate extends beyond typical property concerns, intertwining with critical infrastructure…
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Commercial Real Estate · Jan 4, 2026
Q3 2025 CRE Fear & Greed Index Signals Cautious Optimism Despite Capital Constraints
The Q3 2025 CRE Fear & Greed Index (also known as the Burns + CRE Daily Fear & Greed Index) reveals an outlook of cautious optimism across U.S.…
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CRE Strategy · Oct 6, 2025
Prologis’s $8B Pivot: From Warehouses to AI Powerhouses
In 2025, Prologis is writing a new chapter. The company, long known as the world’s premier logistics real estate owner, has launched an $8 billion data center and energy…
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Multifamily Markets · Sep 1, 2025
Small Multifamily Properties Face Mortgage Trouble—But Signs of Stabilization Emerge
Small multifamily buildings have long carried higher financial risk, and recent data shows late mortgage payments remain elevated. Yet, there are encouraging signs: delinquency rates have dropped sharply…
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Commercial Real Estate Cap Rates · Aug 28, 2025
Understanding CRE Cap Rates and Market Dynamics in 2025
Commercial real estate (CRE) investors, brokers, and lenders often turn to one key metric when evaluating a property’s value and performance: the capitalization rate, or “cap rate.” As…
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