Do You Own Data-Center-Ready Land in Kentucky? What Hyperscalers Actually Look For
Do you own data-center-ready land in Kentucky? A six-point checklist — scale, power, gas, water, fiber, and zoning — to self-assess your acreage.
Edge Data Centers: The 40-Acre Footprint Quietly Reshaping Central Kentucky
Edge data centers (40-100 acres, 80-100 MW) need MSA-adjacent sites with fiber and ready power — exactly what central Kentucky’s I-65 corridor counties have.
Inside the I-65 Corridor: How Glendale and Hardin County Became Kentucky’s Most Data-Center-Ready Real Estate
Glendale’s 345 kV transmission, $250M of public infrastructure, and the Ford Energy pivot now make Hardin County and the I-65 corridor Kentucky’s tier-1 data center market.
Kentucky’s Data Center Boom: 30 Projects, $250M of Infrastructure, and a New State Law
Kentucky now has 30 data center projects under discussion, a new tiered tax exemption, and Ford Energy’s pivot. What it means for KY commercial real estate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. commercial real estate — with sentiment steady, though many investors remain sidelined until rates or deal math improve. What Is the Q3 2025 CRE Fear & Greed …
Distressed Commercial Real Estate Debt: Blackstone’s $2B CRE Loan Acquisition
Distressed Commercial Real Estate Debt: Blackstone’s $2B Bank Loan Buy This Market Analysis examines distressed commercial real estate debt and how Blackstone is capitalizing on bank balance sheet shifts. In 2025, distressed commercial real estate debt stands out as a top investment strategy. With regional banks shedding legacy loans, Blackstone is aggressively acquiring discounted, performing …