Projects are being delayed, redesigned, or dropped. Many are stalling because deals no longer pencil out at today’s costs and financing. By the end of 2025, developer sentiment dropped to one of its lowest levels.1 Fix Your Next Project Before It Stalls   Developers are not slowing down. They are shifting to what actually works. […]

Youth sports are no longer just recreation. Across the United States, youth sports complexes are driving new development. These districts combine tournament fields, hotels, retail, and entertainment to create steady visitor demand. Considering a Sports Complex Site? Let’s Talk!   These projects are attracting private capital, municipal partnerships, and long-term mixed-use investment. Youth sports today […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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, […]

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 […]

The rental housing market offers diverse opportunities for developers, but navigating the complexities of apartment and build-to-rent (BTR) communities can be challenging. With shifting market demands and evolving consumer preferences, choosing the right type of community to build is crucial for long-term success. Read on. I Have A Housing Project I Want To Discuss!   The […]

“You can save $300,000 on this project if you change to makeup air PTACs!” We’ve all heard GCs’ promises to “Value Engineer” a project and save big dollars by redesigning a hotel’s HVAC system with Makeup Air PTACs.  Is this really true!? What are the tradeoffs? Will my guests know the difference? Today, we dive into […]

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 […]