by Darin Davis | Aug 16, 2019 | Commercial Real Estate, Housing Markets, Investment Strategy, News
MULTIFAMILY RENT GROWTH REMAINS A GOOD BET ■ The average U.S. multifamily rent increased by $3 in July to $1,469. Year-over-year growth increased to 3.4%, up 10 basis points from June. Rent growth has remained at the 3.0% level or higher all year. ■ In this prolonged...
by Darin Davis | Jun 24, 2019 | Investment Philosophy, Investment Strategy, News
The Dalai Lama once said, “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” If you ponder that statement, you could come up with two meanings. Certainly, wanderlust and travel come to mind. There is nothing better than exploring new parts of the world and...
by Darin Davis | May 14, 2019 | Commercial Real Estate, Investment Philosophy, Investment Strategy, News
Through the last quarter of 2018, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 25 basis points; pushing it to the highest rates recorded since 2008. The ripple effect of this activity was felt across the real estate industry. Inflation coupled with higher interest...
by Darin Davis | Apr 26, 2019 | Commercial Real Estate, Investment Philosophy, Investment Strategy, News
A recent NAR report, commercial real estate investments in the US topped $152.7 billion in 2018, a 17% increase from 2017. The stats reveal that commercial real estate has been an attractive investment, even during market fluctuations. The NCREIF index shows the...
by Darin Davis | Mar 12, 2019 | Commercial Real Estate, Investment Philosophy, Investment Strategy, News
We live in a world of specialization. There are legal, medical, engineering and many other specialists. These experts spend a significant amount of time and intense study to become well-versed in their fields. This sometimes creates a blind spot when it comes to...