Category: Trends

Video Discussion With PwC’s Bryan Carlock and Mitch Roschelle: Real Estate 2020 Mega Trends

Apr 04, 2016 - Analysis, Trends - 0 Comments - Standard

Byron Carlock and Mitch Roschelle of PwC discuss some of their firm’s projections and future global mega trends for real estate. Hear how they believe mega cities, technology and trends in capital will shape the future of where we live, work, play, and shop, and the implications for all kinds of commercial property including multifamily, office, […]

In a Future of Self-Driving Cars, Will Parking Garages be Necessary?

Jun 02, 2015 - Trends - 0 Comments - Standard

A child beginning school today will graduate around the time futurist Ray Kurzwell had until recently projected as the year we would reach Technological Singularity, a point at which AI (artificial intelligence, aka “the machines”) gains the ability to improve and replicate (they even have a song), eerily reminiscent of dystopian plot lines of sci-fi classics like The Terminator […]

South Florida Sea Level Rise: Interactive Tool, Related Resources, Videos

May 18, 2015 - Trends - 0 Comments - Standard

There is an increasing amount of talk about rising sea levels in Miami and other low-lying coast areas.  Use this interactive tool to gauge the effect of a one foot rise in an area you choose.  Note that the report that has everyone talking projects sea levels rising by 1 to 4 feet by 2100. Other Sea […]

Video: $5.25 Billion Panama Canal Expansion Will Benefit Port of Miami Economy

May 13, 2015 - Trends - 0 Comments - Standard

Video discusses a major update to the Panama Canal, due for completion in 2016, that will allow the world’s biggest ships to use the canal.  This is anticipated to be a boost to the Port of Miami, and in turn the Miami area.  Commercial real estate in the area likely will benefit from the increased […]

Miami World Center Promo Video Highlights Raw Scale of Project

Feb 12, 2015 - Trends - 0 Comments - Standard

This promotional video for Miami World Center is a must see for anyone involved in commercial real estate in Miami, if not anyone interested in Miami.  MWC, immediately north of the Central Business District in downtown Miami, and one of the largest urban developments in the United States, is a combination of retail, hospitality and residential […]

Video Reviews $10 Billion of Pending Miami Area Commercial Real Estate Development

Feb 11, 2015 - Trends - 0 Comments - Standard

We found this video that discusses past and pending commercial developments in Miami.  In addition to being simply interesting, it has some great shots of the Miami skyline. It discusses One Biscayne, the largest condo ever built on the bay, Landmark Towers, and the Four Seasons Tower as recent developments..  It then moves on to […]

Might Commercial Real Estate in Miami Catch Fire from Global Residential Interest?

Feb 10, 2015 - Trends - 0 Comments - Standard

Toward the end of 2014, Realtor.com® reported that Miami was the second most searched U.S. city, behind Los Angeles, by non U.S. based consumers.  Interesting, Fort Lauderdale, which also consistently ranks in the top ten most searched U.S. cities, is considered separately, indicating South Florida may be the most searched area, for real estate by […]