As we finally approach the midpoint of the year, it is the perfect time to take a look back at the topics that were trending in the third quarter of 2024.
As the CRE industry continues to evolve and change, key topics such as strategic planning, cashflow management, and scenario forecasting have become the focal point for most businesses. From discussions on emerging trends to overall analyses on the market, these topics were integral to CRE conversation this past quarter. Continue reading to catch up on any articles you may have missed!
Cashflow forecasting plays a pivotal role in successful portfolio management. This blog is geared towards exploring how CFOs in the CRE sector are leveraging asset scenarios to project cashflow with precision. By incorporating various scenarios into their planning, these financial leaders are able to anticipate potential challenges, allocate resources more effectively, and make strategic decisions that align with their long-term goals.
With economic volatility and market shifts continuing to impact CRE investments, scenario planning has become an essential tool for decision-makers. This blog outlines the importance of using scenario-based forecasting to prepare for market disruptions and unforeseen changes. Whether you’re managing a single asset or an entire portfolio, scenario planning helps ensure you’re ready for whatever the future holds. Watch the on-demand webinar here!
Managing multiple properties, volatile markets, and financial variables can create unneeded chaos without a proper strategy. This infographic provides a concise guide to mastering portfolio management in CRE, breaking down the complexities of overseeing assets, cashflow, and risk. Learn the key steps to streamline your processes and keep your portfolio on track, even in challenging environments.
Shelter inflation is a very major factor impacting CRE investments, currently it is showing signs of slowing and this trend is expected to continue into 2025. GlobeSt.com provides insights into the factors driving this downturn and what it means for CRE investors. The article also explores how inflation trends affect rental prices, vacancy rates, and long-term investment strategies so you can best know how to adapt.
As digital transformation accelerates across industries, commercial real estate is no exception. This article from CXO Today examines how recent technological innovations such as AI are positioned to revolutionize the CRE landscape. Learn about the digital tools that are reshaping property management, investment strategies, and operational efficiencies, allowing you to adapt and thrive into the new year!
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Lobby CRE’s Content Round-Up for Q1 2024
As we find ourselves at the threshold of a new quarter, it is the perfect time to take a look back at the topics that were trending in the first quarter of 2024.
In this content round-up, we’ve curated a selection of articles from our own catalog, as well as other industry resources like Forbes and Bisnow. From discussions on data analysis to predictions for the year ahead, these topics dominated the commercial real estate (CRE) landscape. Continue reading to catch up on any articles you may have missed!
1. CRE Property Management Systems: The Power of Consolidation
When it comes to managing CRE property management systems (PMS), many firms may be operating with multiple systems across their portfolios. This blog highlights the challenges of data silos and inefficiencies arising from decentralized PMS usage, emphasizing the hindrances they pose to operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. By consolidating PMS, firms stand to gain improved operational efficiency, unified data and reporting, and faster, more accurate insights.
2. Unlocking CRE’s Data Potential in 2024
Data plays a pivotal role in navigating the CRE market amidst uncertainties such as escalating interest rates and dwindling transaction volumes. This article covers key topics such as navigating data sources for actionable insights, breaking down internal data silos to improve efficiencies, and harnessing AI, BI, and HI to advance data utilization. Highlighting the importance of understanding various data sources and centralizing data management, you learn how to implement data-driven strategies in optimizing real estate operations. Watch the on-demand webinar here!
3. Accessing & Leveraging CRE Market Benchmark Data
In the tumultuous landscape of 2024, data-driven decision-making is more important than ever before. This article highlights the value of data in CRE operations and explores strategies for unlocking its potential, including leveraging third-party data for key insights and utilizing benchmarking for informed decision-making. Download the checklist here to get started!
4. Analyze The Right Data For Your Real Estate Investment
This Forbes article discusses the importance of analyzing the right data when making real estate investments, looking beyond the traditional focus on location. It suggests considering factors like job figures, population data, demographics, foot traffic numbers, and city tourism and projects to gain insights into the market. The author highlights the significance of understanding trends in job growth, population growth, and industry presence in an area to identify potential investment opportunities. Additionally, utilizing resources like studies on office occupancy rates, apartment occupancy levels, and transit studies can help to make informed decisions. By leveraging available data, investors can assess the potential for a location to yield significant returns on investment beyond just its geographical appeal.
5. 40 CRE Execs Tell Us How 2024 Will Play Out — And What They’re Doing To Prepare
This Bisnow article features insights from 40 commercial real estate executives on strategies they’re employing to navigate the challenges ahead. Despite the difficult circumstances faced by the industry in 2023, there’s an overall sense of readiness and determination among these executives for the year ahead.
Key themes from the executives include:
- Adaptation and Diversification: Many executives emphasize the importance of adapting to changing market conditions and diversifying their portfolios to mitigate risks.
- Opportunities Amid Challenges: While acknowledging the challenges, several executives also highlight the potential opportunities that arise from market fluctuations and disruptions.
- Focus on Community Engagement: Some executives stress the importance of community engagement and collaboration in development projects to ensure positive impacts on local neighborhoods.
- Strategic Investments: Executives are focusing on strategic investments in stable asset classes and geographic diversification to weather uncertainties in the market.
- Operational Excellence and Customer Service: There’s a renewed emphasis on operational excellence and customer service as a means to add value and differentiate in the market.
- Long-Term Vision: Despite short-term challenges, many executives are maintaining a long-term vision and planning ahead for future market conditions.
Overall, while acknowledging the need to “survive till ’25,” these executives are also looking for ways to thrive by adapting their strategies, focusing on operational excellence, and identifying opportunities in the midst of market uncertainties.
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