Performance in the Caribbean is improving, and investment activity is rising with it. Occupancy strengthened into year end. Rates moved higher. Demand continued to build across key destinations. The market is advancing. If you’ve been considering investing, this is the moment. Plan Your Caribbean Hotel Strategy Caribbean hospitality fundamentals are strengthening, and developers are […]
Category Archives: Market & Industry Trends
Office to Multifamily Conversion in 2026
If you’re looking at office-to-multifamily conversions right now, you’re not alone. According to CBRE’s 2025 Office Conversion Tracker, about 12.8 million square feet of office space across major U.S. markets is being converted to other uses. But the real question is simple: Is your building actually a smart candidate? Let’s break down what separates a […]
Dual-Branded Hotels: One Site, Two Flags, Smarter Returns
Hotel margins are tighter than ever. Land costs are up. Construction timelines are under pressure. And lenders want clearer paths to stabilization. That’s why more hotel developers are turning to dual-branded hotels—not as a branding play, but as a financial and operational strategy. Talk Through Your Dual-Brand Strategy Why Dual-Branding Works Right Now A dual-branded hotel […]
Student Housing Isn’t Slowing, It’s Getting More Selective
Student housing demand remains strong — but the rules have changed. National occupancy reached 95.1% this academic year, one of the highest levels on record. At the same time, rent growth slowed to 0.8% year over year, returning to normal after several aggressive leasing seasons. Strong demand continues across most student housing markets. Even with more competition, […]
Multifamily Market Outlook for 2026
Rents aren’t jumping. Lease-ups are slower. Capital is cautious. If multifamily feels harder than it did a couple of years ago, you’re not imagining it, but this isn’t a downturn. It’s a reset after a historic supply surge. Talk Through Your Multifamily Strategy What’s Actually Happening The market is absorbing one of the largest […]
2023 Insights | Apartments Are Getting Smaller
The apartment market has seen significant variations from one year to another. However, we’re experiencing a different reality with the size of newly built apartments shrinking. The average size of new apartments in 2022 was 887 sq. ft., 54 sq. ft. less than ten years ago. I Have a Project I Want to Discuss! The drop […]
Developers | Apartment Efficiency Increases your ROI
With today’s higher construction cost, maximizing building efficiency is more important than ever. The loss of rentable square footage due to unnecessary wasted space can greatly hinder the financial return of the investment. How can you meet the market need while maximizing the return on your investment? Read on! Higher efficiency equals higher ROI! The building […]
2023 Insights | Hotels Are Making A Comeback!
The hotel sector is one of the most important industries worldwide. There’s no denying that the hospitality industry has been working through some rough waters in the past few years, but things started to change. Read on. The Hospitality Market Hotel real estate fundamentals improved across the board year-over-year in last year Q4. Demand increased by […]
Developers | Should you consider a rooftop amenity?
Rooftops are a selling point on their own, but in 2022 the demand for both multifamily and hospitality rooftop areas increased, and this trend is only getting bigger. Read on! Spaces to relax, entertain, and retreat are becoming more popular. A rooftop area can add much value to your project. It can become a gathering spot, […]
Developers | Cannabis Grow Facilities 101 (part 2)
Last week we discussed the growing demand for Cannabis Grow Facilities and why you may want to consider one. Cannabis Grow Facilities are becoming an increasing trend in the industry. There are many reasons to build one, but mainly they provide companies with an opportunity to sell their product in various markets. So now you may be wondering, […]









