CRE Is Still Hungry for Proptech, but Tastes Are More Refined

CommercialSearch.com, May 3, 2023–Gabriel FrankProptech investment fell dramatically from $32 billion in 2021 to $19.8 billion in 2022, according to data from the Center for Real Estate Technology and Innovation.https://www.commercialsearch.com/news/cre-is-still-hungry-for-proptech-but-tastes-are-more-refined/

How Jerome Powell Became the Most Powerful Figure in CRE Finance

Commercial Observer, May 5, 2023–Andrew CoenPerhaps no one person had more of an impact on commercial real estate finance in the last year than Fed Chair Jerome Powell.https://commercialobserver.com/2023/05/how-jerome-powell-became-most-controversial-figure-commercial-real-estate/

The Search for Multifamily in Commercial Space

Multi-Housing News, May 3, 2023–Suzann D. SilvermanThere’s a growing buzz around conversion of offices to apartments, reducing vacant office space while addressing America’s housing shortage. But how viable is it?https://www.multihousingnews.com/the-search-for-multifamily-in-commercial-space/

CRE is Not Facing a Massive Reset

GlobeSt.com, May 3, 2023–Richard BergerMany have been forming negative perceptions about commercial real estate as the media is steering its focus on a looming recession, rising interest rates, and waves …

DeSantis Signs Sweeping Anti-ESG Legislation in Florida

Reuters, May 2, 2023–Isla Binnie, Ross KerberFlorida governor Ron DeSantis signed into law on Tuesday a bill barring state officials from investing public money to promote environmental, social and governance …