Warehouse

Warehouse Demand Booming as Retailers Reinvent Themselves with eCommerce

The initial sharp decline in space transactions due to covid has been completely regained and deals for 2020 are now ahead of same-time last year By Jennifer Smith in WSJ.com on June 21, 2020 Demand for U.S. warehouse space is rebounding as upheaval from the coronavirus pandemic pushes businesses to retoolRead More →

Chunker Captures Fresh Revenue for Idle Warehouse Space

In: Start-up, From the Editor, Warehouse

Warehouse Industry Losing 30% of Capacity to Under Utilization. Short-Term Lease Platform Puts it to Work by Dave McKenna, Editor CREB on June 16, 2020 Imagine your granddad stuffed 30% of his annual income into the furnace every year because he just could not find a better place to keepRead More →

Increased Demand for Warehouse Space and Labor Created by COVID-19 Could be a Long-Term Trend

More retail sales were already expected to move online over the past few years. The pandemic might accelerate that shift. by Sebastian Obando in National Real Estate Investor on March 30, 2020 As non-essential businesses are forced to close doors, some retail and e-commerce firms are ramping up hiring and operations in orderRead More →

How Dealpath and Proptech Have Grown Together

Meet Mike Sroka, co-founder and CEO of Dealpath by Marc Rapport in MillionAcres on August 3, 2020 Private equity giant

Global Investment Plunges 57% in Commercial Real Estate

Q2 Investing in CRE fell off a cliff with North America leading the charge. Europe and Asia weather the COVID-19

Former Google Exec Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for IP Theft

Anthony Levandowski is now suing Google for $4.1 billion By Nick Statt in TheVerg on August 4, 2020 Controversial engineer Anthony

Proper raises $4.8 million to become the ‘Uber of property accounting’

The company’s ARR surged from zero in January to $1.1 million in May of 2020 By Mary Ann Azevedo in HousingWire

Two-word Opening of Successful Negotiations

Great negotiators ask great questions BY CARMINE GALLO in Inc.com on July 18, 2020 Negotiation is something we do in our everyday interactions.

HUD resumes inspections of public housing units amid COVID-19 pandemic
HUD said it will resume inspections of public housing units, though families concerned about the spread of COVID-19 can refuse. The post HUD resumes inspections of public housing units amid COVID-19 pandemic appeared first on HousingWire.
New York extends eviction moratorium again
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has extended the state's eviction moratorium again, as many fear being kicked out of their homes. The post New York extends eviction moratorium again appeared first on HousingWire.
Rocket’s IPO makes Dan Gilbert the 28th richest person in the world
The initial public offering of Rocket Companies, parent of mortgage behemoth Quicken Loans, more than quadrupled the wealth of founder Dan Gilbert and made him the 28th richest person in the world. The post Rocket’s IPO makes Dan Gilbert the 28th richest person in the world appeared first on HousingWire.
Fannie Mae survey confirms: It’s a seller’s market
After two consecutive months of advances, Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index fell 2.3 points in July to 74.2, but remained above April's record low. The post Fannie Mae survey confirms: It’s a seller’s market appeared first on HousingWire.
With 20% market share, independent mortgage brokers are competing directly with retail lenders
Three independent wholesale brokers discussed how they found success navigating the wholesale lending channel in HousingWire's latest webinar. The post With 20% market share, independent mortgage brokers are competing directly with retail lenders appeared first on HousingWire.
iBuyers: Did COVID-19 disrupt the disruptors?
Since the iBuying industry launched in 2014, billions of dollars have poured into companies created to disrupt the real estate industry. But as COVID-19 put a damper on real estate markets, it also impacted iBuyers. HW+ Columnist Robyn A. Friedman shares where they stand now and where they are headed. HW+ Premium Content The post iBuyers: […]
Ubitquity inks deal to build out blockchain platform for Rainier Title
Ubitquity, developer of a blockchain-secured platform for real estate and title recordkeeping, has announced a new partnership with Rainier Title. The post Ubitquity inks deal to build out blockchain platform for Rainier Title appeared first on HousingWire.
LOs are only human — Tech is necessary to keep up with max loan volumes
Increased volume is great for business, but the excitement of an influx of customers can make it easy to forget about the challenges of taking on that much volume. Here are a few ways to enable your team to let tech help them work more efficiently and drive profitability. The post LOs are only human […]
How did brokerage giants RE/MAX and Keller Williams fare in the second quarter?
Brokerage giants RE/MAX and Keller Williams announced second-quarter numbers Friday, reflecting a business environment that had its share of ups and downs as a result of COVID-19. RE/MAX, a pubic company, released earnings, while Keller Williams reported agent numbers. The post How did brokerage giants RE/MAX and Keller Williams fare in the second quarter? appeared […]
People Movers: FundingShield, North American Title Company, Valligent Technologies, Garris Horn and Azimuth GRC
People Movers provides updates about the business professionals making waves in real estate and mortgage. Here’s the latest. The post People Movers: FundingShield, North American Title Company, Valligent Technologies, Garris Horn and Azimuth GRC appeared first on HousingWire.