Propmodo Podcast

The Untapped Opportunity to Turn Multifamily Into a Hospitality Business with Marcela Sapone, CEO of Alfred

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:43:28 -0400

As resident expectations rise, multifamily owners are borrowing from hospitality to create service-driven buildings that unlock new revenue, reshape operations, and redefine what living experience really means.

The Technologies Unlocking New Insights for Retail Real Estate with Garrett Schemmel of Aislelabs

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:37:45 -0300

Retail real estate has shifted from location-based pricing to data-driven insights. Mobile tracking and WiFi analytics now shape leasing, marketing, and customer insights, as discussed on Propmodo’s Decoding Real Estate Podcast.

How Commercial Real Estate Has Survived High Interest Rates with Jim Costello of MSCI

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:32:42 -0300

After a spike in interest rates rattled commercial real estate, many feared a wave of defaults. But as economist Jim Costello explains, CMBS lenders and debt funds helped the market stay afloat—so far.

The Community Politics Behind NYC's Hudson Yards with Author Tom Fox

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 01:23:09 -0300

Tom Fox, a key figure behind Hudson Yards, shares insights on balancing development and public interest, highlighting how collaboration—not conflict—between activists and developers can create projects that are both sustainable and community-focused.

How CRE is Adjusting to High Rates with Abe Bergman, CEO of Eastern Union

Wed, 14 May 2025 16:05:20 -0300

With interest rates staying higher for longer, commercial real estate is being forced to adapt. On the Decoding Real Estate podcast, Eastern Union CEO Abe Bergman explains why borrowers are still in decent shape, how private lenders are filling the gap left by cautious banks, and why flexible, short-term financing has become the strategy of choice. Despite industry concerns about loan maturities and stalled bank lending, Bergman sees opportunity in the shift and outlines what could change when a new Fed Chair is appointed next year.

The Forces Shaping the Multifamily Market with Jay Parsons of JPI

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:25:06 -0300

Surviving the PropTech Winter with Zach Aarons of MetaProp

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:34:07 -0300

PropTech investor Zach Aarons joins *Decoding Real Estate* to discuss the industry’s challenges, from office market struggles to high interest rates. Despite setbacks, he sees opportunities in AI and AR for real estate. Hear his insights on where PropTech is headed next.

The State of the Office Market with Michael Mandel of CompStak

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:09:47 -0400

The office market is at a crossroads. While some cities have rebounded, others still struggle with vacancies. Michael Mandel, CEO of CompStak, breaks down key leasing trends, office valuations, and the flight to quality. Is a full recovery on the horizon, or has office demand changed forever?

Lessons Learned: How The Great Recession Prepared Us For High Interest Rates With Paul Jhung

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:12:42 -0400

This isn’t the first time the real estate industry has gone through a crisis. The subprime mortgage crisis in 2008 devalued real estate across the globe and caused the Great Recession. It also led to a prolonged period of low interest rates that the property industry assumed was the norm.. In this episode, we talk with Paul Jhung about what lessons are to be learned from that period and what it means for the path forward in this new interest rate environment.

Loans In Distress: How The Lending Industry Is Adapting To High Rates With Debra Morgan

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:25:06 -0400

The high interest rates have hit borrowers hard, but it hasn’t been all roses for lenders either. Some institutions like regional banks have either slowed down their commercial lending, or gotten out of the market all together. In this episode, we talk to Debra Morgan about the temporary and permanent effects the rate hikes will have on the lending environment.

The Affordability Paradox: How America Can Grow Its Affordable Housing with Beth Mullen

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:24:37 -0400

No matter how high the interest rates get, the country is still in desperate need of more affordable housing. Like every other property type affordable housing has struggled to find affordable capital. In this episode we talk to Beth Mullen about what the high interest rates are doing to the affordable housing industry and how it will be able to remain an attractive investment if rates stay high.

The Borrower’s Dilemma: The State Of The Lending Market Today With Ron Kaplan

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:23:40 -0400

The high interest rates are only part of the problem. With lenders thinking more critically about their balance sheets and regional banks worried about staying solvent, lending sources have also dried up. In this episode, we chat with Ron Kaplan about the challenges commercial real estate borrowers are facing and what can be done to overcome them.

Unrealized Losses: Adjusting Valuation Techniques For High Interest Rates with Andrew Lines

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:23:31 -0400

High interest rates have hampered the ability of buildings to find lending capital. It has pushed bond yields up as well. These compounding factors have in turn made it harder for real estate deals to be attractive to potential investors. In this episode, we talk to Andrew Lines about what real estate portfolios are doing to find investment capital.

Appetite For Construction: The Fate Of Construction Financing With Scott Damiecki

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:23:17 -0400

Construction lending was one of the first to get pulled when interest rates go up. That has left many projects stalled or on the chopping block. In this episode, we talk with Scott Damiecki about how the construction industry is adapting to high rates and what the property industry is doing to keep the construction going.

Creating A Hybrid Friendly Conference Room With Brian Chen Of Room

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:09:43 -0400

This podcast series talks to experts about how offices are changing to better satisfy the needs of hybrid workers

Office Analytics As A Service With Allison Ballard Of 4SITE By CORT

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:09:21 -0400

This podcast series talks to experts about how offices are changing to better satisfy the needs of hybrid workers

What People Want Now From The Office With Tim Olman Of The Leesman Index

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:09:08 -0400

This podcast series talks to experts about how offices are changing to better satisfy the needs of hybrid workers

Co - Working’s Role In The Modern Office With Emily Watkins Of The Instant Group

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:08:51 -0400

This podcast series talks to experts about how offices are changing to better satisfy the needs of hybrid workers

An introduction to building intelligence with Vincent Dermody of CohnReznick

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 19:07:01 -0300

You might be as surprised as we were to learn that the first “smart building” was an unassuming office tower in Hartford, Connecticut. Today there is nothing more than a few old newspaper clippings to document this unusual distinction. So what went wrong? According to Vincent Dermody, Managing Director of CohnReznick Australia, the problem is that many smart buildings don’t actually work any better than their analog counterparts. In this episode, Vincent walks me through The 8 Principles of Intelligent Space that he thinks every building owner needs to adopt in order for their building to become smart.

Innovate, with Maureen Ehrenberg of Blue Skyre IBE

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:10:27 -0300

Just about anything you read about the business world now-a-days will have some mention of the word innovation. Championed by the tech world, innovation is just another way to say “make something better.” As much as we all nod our heads about the importance of innovation, how to actually bring it about is much harder done than said. In this episode, we talk to Maureen Ehrenberg of commercial real estate advisory company Blue Skyre IBE, about how she helps real estate companies identify and implement innovative new ideas to continuously make their buildings and organizations better.

Intelligent with Sheridan Ware of Charter Hall

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:08:47 -0300

We all know someone that we think is intelligent. They are usually people that are quick-witted, thoughtful, or wise. But when it comes to buildings, intelligence is less a personality trait and more a set of structured processes and reliable systems. In this episode, Sheridan Ware, the Chief Information and Technology Officer at property investment management firm Charter Hall, was able to give us some great examples of how she has adapted her company’s real estate processes and systems in order to help them make more intelligent decisions.

Integrity with Lisa Stanley of OSCRE International

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:07:30 -0300

Integrity is the foundation on which we make our moral decisions. For buildings, data integrity is the foundation on which they operate. The more technology that a building deploys, the more important it is that information is collected, organized, and analyzed in a way that recognizes that each piece influences the whole. Lisa Stanley’s organization, OSCRE, has developed a set of standards for the commercial real estate industry to make sure that the industry’s data maintains its integrity. In this episode, we talked to Lisa about standards and integrity and why it is so important that our building systems speak a common language.

Insight with Susan Gerock of WashREIT

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:05:11 -0300

In business, insight is often a misunderstood concept. An insight is not data, nor is it an observation. Though it is sometimes confused for those things, insights are gems of knowledge that are hiding in plain sight and can only be revealed with experience and in the proper context. The most innovative companies in real estate have built their businesses on the insights of sharp-eyed people. For this episode, we spoke with Susan Gerock, Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at WashREIT, about some of the ways that she has been able to uncover useful insights within her organization.

Integrate with Miao Song of GLP

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:02:47 -0300

Most modern software can be easily integrated with other platforms using things like APIs. If only it were as simple for property companies to integrate with their tenants. Increasingly landlords are being asked to do just that. Miao Song is the Chief Information Officer of GLP, a giant in the logistics world. In this episode, she explains what her company has learned as they integrated with their end users in a very fundamental way.

Inclusive with Lisa Harvey of the Spiritual Quotient

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:00:50 -0300

Inclusivity is the mantra of our times. While many of us might think that means embracing all races and genders, there is much more to think about when designing spaces that need to appeal to a variety of people. For this episode, we spoke to Lisa Harvey, a change management specialist, whose unique approach to inclusivity offers some great takeaways for building owners and managers. More than ever, the business of real estate should be looking for opportunities to adapt to today's inclusive cultural movement.

Involved with Joanna Frank of the Center for Active Design

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:59:02 -0300

Buildings are only as good as the neighborhoods that they are a part of. So it stands to reason that one of the most important things building owners can do is try to improve their surroundings. Joanna Frank is the President & CEO of the Center for Active Design which oversees the Fitwell certification. In this episode, she talks to us about ways her non-profit organization helps building owners quantify their building's impact on the health and wellness of its occupants, its neighbors and the world at large.

Intuitive with Alana Collins of Zoom

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:57:48 -0300

Two years of office workers staying home has changed the way we think about the workplace. After a global pandemic, bringing people back to work in unfamiliar hybrid offices will not be easy. Flexible arrangements that allow employees to do some tasks in the office and others virtually are clearly going to be a big part of the picture. But it will take more than videoconferencing and chat rooms to create a successful flexible work environment. In this episode, Alana Collins, the Head of Real Estate & Workplace at Zoom, talks to us about ways we can make spaces and work processes more intuitive for the way people naturally like to work.

What Are the True Costs And Benefits of a Hybrid Workplace? (trailer)

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:16:23 -0400

Hybrid offices are a clear focus point for occupiers and landlords alike. Businesses are facing a new reality of working, and are tailoring their workspaces and productivity solutions to match. But for all the talk, hybrid offices prompt a million questions. Most importantly, what does it take to set one up, and what are the real, end-of-the-day benefits to the employees as well as the organization? In this report, we answer these questions and more. We: -Explore the types of hybrid and "return to the office" strategies major occupiers are using today -Take a deep dive into the tech tools that enable hybrid work -Review the strategic implications of hybrid strategies, from real estate to IT to productivity and beyond -Provide clear takeaways for occupier teams to implement their best hybrid office, as efficiently as possible

How Brokers Can Save Time And Add Trust to Commercial Leasing Transactions (trailer)

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:29:19 -0400

Commercial leasing transactions have many parts, but one of the most harrowing for any broker is managing the process of negotiation and contract review. In this report, we discuss the most critical challenges leasing brokers facing during their transactions, and share the tips and strategies of half a dozen top-performing leasing brokers from all over America. We'll explore: -Managing document review and redlining -Guiding the transaction as lawyers become involved -Providing a high level of service to clients and partners regardless of their sophistication level -Balancing transaction work with business development -And more!

How Tech is Helping Companies Optimize a Hybrid Future (trailer)

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:33:06 -0400

Download our latest report to learn how offices are utilizing new technology to help their occupants employ a hybrid work strategy

DNA of #CRE: The state of commercial brokerage in 2021 (trailer)

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:08:15 -0300

Commercial real estate brokerage is at the heart of the industry. Collectively, brokers see thousands of sale and lease transactions a year, in markets large and small, for all types of properties. So what is the pulse of the brokerage world? How is the field evolving, what new strategies are the best brokers using, and what data and tech are brokers using? In this year's edition of the DNA of #CRE report, we'll cover: -Broker demographics and industry trends -Factors relating to broker office dynamics -Broker prospecting strategies -Perspectives on data and tech use at leading brokerage firms -And more!

Landlord’s Guide to Remote Workplace Strategies (trailer)

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:07:30 -0300

For many companies, COVID-19 was the final straw that pushed leadership to adopt remote working as a substantial, permanent part of workplace strategy. These companies see remote work as a perk, a benefit, a cost-saving method, and a new era of flexible, lean operations. But how exactly are companies handling the transition to remote work? What are enterprise occupiers doing to ensure their companies stay connected, productive, and happy as the office becomes less mandatory? In this report, we'll explore: -The leading strategies for remote work -How leading occupiers are adapting to remote work -The strategies and tactics these firms are using to keep their companies connected -And more!

Landlord’s Guide to In-Person Workplace Strategies (trailer)

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:06:57 -0300

While many companies are transitioning to a remote-optional or even remote-first approach to work, some of the largest occupiers are maintaining the position that in-person is the best way to run a business. These companies see big benefits to the office's role as a connector, community builder, and center for company culture. But how do these occupiers expect to keep their employees satisfied coming into the office over the long term? In this report, we'll examine: -The prevailing in-person workplace strategies in use today -Why and how leading occupiers are returning to the office -The strategies these occupiers are using to keep their employees happy with an in-person workplace strategy -And more!

Is Homeownership the Goal of Affordable Housing?

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:14:43 -0300

Many people look at home ownership as the end game for affordable housing programs, but the reality is much more complicated.

The Future of Commercial Facility Management (trailer)

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 01:13:27 -0300

Facility managers, responsible for the occupiers of large buildings, are experiencing a time of transformation for their role. Where once the priority was maintenance, security, and services, these professionals are now tasked with boosting flexibility and increasing the productivity of workers across numerous functional areas. Where exactly is the FM world heading, and what can these professionals do to excel in their roles? In this report, we will cover: -The transformation of the FM world through changing demographics, COVID-19, ESG, and new technologies -The tools facility managers need to know to stay ahead of the game -The training FMs need to succeed -New considerations like privacy and workplace flexibility that managers need to be aware of

How Capitalism Can End the Affordable Housing Crisis

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:57:45 -0300

A new bread of property investors is aligning investor and societal interests and is reinventing capitalism in the process.

How Affordable Housing Affects a Neighborhood

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:18:05 -0300

Part of the battle in getting affordable developments permitted is to prove to the people and the powers that be that it will positively affect a neighborhood.

How Affordable Housing Deals Get Done

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:53:08 -0300

Planning and financing affordable housing is tricky, but those that specialize in the sector have developed skills that help bring all of the stakeholders together for this important mission.

What Kind Of People Succeed in Affordable Housing

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:03:47 -0300

Affordable housing is its own subsector of the property industry. I ask one expert who is working in it what it demands of people interested in it and what it takes to succeed.

What Are Smart Building Certifications? (trailer)

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:55:01 -0300

Smart building certifications are the newest type of commercial real estate certification, joining sustainability and wellness-focused offerings as the third leg of this growing niche. Their intent is to assess and rate buildings on their level of technological attainment, connectivity, and the efficiency of their systems and processes. These certifications are exciting options for property owners looking to stand out, but as the newest type of building certification, there is less information available about them than other types of certifications. In this report, we will: -Explore the building technology certifications out there today -Discuss the impacts of these certifications -Provide suggestions of certifications for different situations and contexts

What is the Best Property Wellness Certification for Commercial Properties? (trailer)

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 21:53:56 -0300

In the world of commercial real estate, there are many ways to attract tenants while expressing a commitment to increasing the quality of the occupier experience. One way to demonstrate this commitment is to attain a wellness certification, such as WELL or Fitwel. These certifications, made much more popular last year as owners scrambled to show their occupiers that they were taking COVID-19 safety precautions, reflect attainment in areas like air quality, lighting, and access to healthy food. While there are fewer wellness certifications than sustainability-focused ones, the newness of the field presents many questions to property owners. In this new report, we'll answer: -What distinguishes the leading property wellness certifications? -What certifications match a variety of owner situations and contexts? -What are the impacts and value of wellness certifications? -How can owners go above and beyond to demonstrate a commitment to wellness in a competitive market?

What Is The Best Green Property Certification For Commercial Owners? (trailer)

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 01:16:27 -0300

We're all familiar with property certifications. Many of the buildings we live, work, and go to school in have them. Some have launched massive ad campaigns featuring movie and music stars. Different ones cover various types of property attainment, from wellness to technology and beyond. Green certifications, aimed at demonstrating the sustainability attainment of various types of properties, are some of the most familiar with big names like LEED and BREEAM amongst their ranks. But even within this niche of certifications, there is a wide range of difficulties, costs, and benefits that these certifications include. In this report, we'll explore the largest, most influential property sustainability certifications out there today, and provide owners with a sense of which certifications work for them. We'll cover: -The impacts of certifications on value and marketing -The easiest certification to attain -Certifications landlords can consider to truly stand out -Insights into the most recognizable certifications available today

Which Tenant Experience Technology Is Right for Your Office Building? (trailer)

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 03:10:54 -0300

Tenant experience platforms offer a lot of functionality for office owners looking to enhance their overall user experience. But with so many different options out there, deciding where to start can be difficult. In this report we explore the top tenant experience platforms, the services they offer, and how landlords can maximize the impact of their tenant experience technology with or without a purpose-built platform.

The Founder’s Perspective With Lindsay Hyde Of Moderne Ventures

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:52:24 -0300

Former founders can help investors identify winning teams and make investment firms easier for startups to work with.

The Increasing Value Of Flexibility With Casey Berman Of Camber Creek

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:35:38 -0300

Investors are betting on ways that our building will need to adapt to our more flexible lives.

The Tech Investor’s Purpose Of Being With Zach Aarons

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:25:33 -0300

Investors have to juggle the interests of their limited partners, their portfolio companies, and their firm in order to succeed.

The Opportunity In Carbon Neutral Buildings With Greg Smithies Of Fifth Wall

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:37:03 -0300

Investors are looking to ride the political and cultural push towards more sustainable buildings.

Why Technology is Key to Delivering Occupier Flexibility (trailer)

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:33:30 -0300

As the working world gets back to the office, there will be many different approaches to workplace strategy. From 100% in-office to mostly remote and beyond, each company will have to find an ideal approach for themselves. One thing that is more clear, though, is that workplace flexibility is more important than ever. Flexible workspaces, with adaptable lease terms and plenty of services included, are becoming increasingly important for landlords to provide. In this report, we discuss what exactly flexible workplaces are, and share insight on the challenges and opportunities that come with managing them. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/why-technology-is-key-to-delivering-occupier-flexibility

The Universe of Multifamily Property Software Integrations (trailer)

Tue, 18 May 2021 18:03:33 -0300

There is an entire universe of multifamily property management software out there, helping managers streamline and optimize everything from tenant experience to collecting rent to ensuring that IoT systems are working properly. But how do these systems connect and integrate, particularly with the biggest multifamily property management platforms out there today? In this report we explore the integration strategies of four of the largest property management suites, and list their integrations as well. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/the-universe-of-multifamily-property-software-integrations/

Flexible Office Space - The Challenges

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0300

The pandemic has accelerated the demand for flexible workplace. But landlords thinking about adding this dynamic space to an office portfolio must do a cost-benefit analysis. We dive into the challenges and benefits of adding short-term leases to an office portfolio.

Flexible Office Space - The Benefits

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0300

The Marketing Technologies Transforming Commercial Brokerage (trailer)

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:38:41 -0300

Commercial real estate brokerage is rapidly evolving, in part because of changing market conditions but also in part because of emerging technologies that are helping brokerage professionals do more business faster. In the future, adopting these technologies will not be optional. The brokers who can master these tools will excel, and those who don't may wind up left behind by their markets. In this report we explore the most important marketing technologies brokers can choose from today. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/the-marketing-technologies-transforming-commercial-brokerage/

The Commercial Real Estate Industry’s Reaction to the COVID-19 Threat (trailer)

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:29:04 -0300

COVID-19 caught the real estate world by surprise, but much of the industry rapidly responded with adaptations at their own companies as well as their property portfolios. In this report we explore those responses with a survey of industry leaders, highlighting their perspectives on market impacts, property operations, and future planning. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/the-commercial-real-estate-industrys-reaction-to-the-covid-19-threat

Touchless Office Access Improves Long-Term Value and Short-Term Safety (trailer)

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:28:48 -0300

Touchless access is one of the most popular PropTech implementations thanks to COVID-19 but its implementation comes with a host of critical questions. What sort of touchless tech to use? How to implement it? And how to push for this technology, whether you are an occupier or a landlord? Find out in this report. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/touchless-office-access-improves-long-term-value-and-short-term-safety

Commercial Building Manager’s 2021 Budget Priority Report (trailer)

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:16:34 -0300

We're a quarter into 2021, which means that property managers are already starting to think about setting budgets for 2022. Looking back on the ways in which managers set their 2021 budgets can be a critical tool to help plan future spending, and in this report we provide a wealth of data on how commercial managers prioritized their spending in terms of buildings, technology, coronavirus response, and more. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/commercial-building-managers-2021-budget-priority-report

The Impact of Workplace Experience Technology on Asset Strategy (trailer)

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:16:26 -0300

While the core value proposition of a property company has always been the provision of space, new forces like the push toward remote are calling that into question. These days, it seems like many occupiers look for flexibility first and foremost. A critical component of that flex strategy is a fully functional workplace experience platform. In this report we dive into this PropTech niche and explore the impacts and implications of using such a tool at your portfolio. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/the-impact-of-workplace-experience-technology-on-asset-strategy

Open Office 2.0: The New Best Workplace (trailer)

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:16:17 -0300

Is there any type of workplace more maligned than the open office? Low productivity, distractions and stress...or at least that's what some say to expect. In this article we uncover the nuance beyond the open office, discuss the right and wrong scenarios for its use, and present a new vision for a spectrum of workplace design. Which is right for you? Report: https://www.propmodo.com/open-office-2-0-the-new-best-workplace/

How Tech Can Help Retail Landlords Support Their Tenants (trailer)

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:22:43 -0400

Even though we're now in the tail end of the coronavirus outbreak, one thing is clear: the retail sector has seen tough times. Thanks to first E-commerce and then the outbreak itself, malls and shopping centers everywhere are now under incredible pressure. Proactive landlords aren't leaving their tenants to fend for themselves. Instead, they are working to provide resources and support for the betterment of everyone. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/how-tech-can-help-retail-landlords-support-their-tenants/

How Technology and Data Drive Smarter Middle Market CRE Brokerage Strategies (trailer)

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:22:33 -0400

It's the giant portfolio sales and skyscraper transactions that capture the headlines. But it's the commercial real estate middle market that represents the lion's share of the business. The brokers operating in this investment sales niche, whether multifamily or office, are applying a wide range of strategies, data approaches, and marketing techniques to corner their markets. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/how-technology-and-data-drive-smarter-middle-market-cre-brokerage-strategies/

How Tech Can Help Office Managers Get Their Properties Back to Work (trailer)

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:22:24 -0400

The question of when people are going back to work is one of the hottest in the business right now. COVID-19 has turned heading to the workplace from a daily necessity to an option or a non-option for millions of workers everywhere. But the most forward-thinking landlords are busy preparing for the return to work, by establishing new communication methods, data approaches, and implementing new technologies to smooth things for everyone. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/how-tech-can-help-office-managers-get-their-properties-back-to-work/

How Technology and Design Can Build the Efficient Office of the Future (trailer)

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:22:14 -0400

They might seem distant now, but offices are still an important part of the work experience. They also come with a wide range of hassles and time-wasters for many employees. But this doesn't have to be set in stone. The best landlords and occupiers out there are strategically deploying smart design and user-friendly technologies to make things easier for everyone. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/how-technology-and-design-can-build-the-efficient-office-of-the-future/

Retail & Robots: New Trends and Technologies are Upending Warehouse Real Estate(trailer)

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:42:43 -0400

What happens when the nation's economy experiences a massive increase in e-commerce sales volume? As we transition to an omnichannel-focused world of retail, the country's logistics systems and supply chains are under increasing stress. This in turn has provided both stress and opportunity for the industrial space landlords out there. In this report we explore the transformational forces at play in the world of warehouse real estate and provide the reader with a guide to this dynamic space. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/retail--robots-new-trends-and-technologies-are-upending-warehouse-real-estate

Commercial Property Manager’s Guide to IoT Implementation (trailer)

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:09:20 -0400

There are many ways to increase the efficiency of a commercial property but installing a state-of-the-art IoT network can be one of the very best. Such a large project can be fraught with challenges, though. In order to help property managers effectively overcome these obstacles, this report, co-produced with Switch Automation, explores some of the biggest IoT installation pitfalls and how to avoid them. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/commercial-property-managers-guide-to-iot-implementation/

Building Portfolio Value by Repurposing Underperforming Assets (trailer)

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:10:01 -0400

The real estate world is one of dynamic change and ongoing redevelopment. A crucial part of this is adaptive reuse: the process of turning a building originally meant for one task into something suitable for another use. Whether redeveloped for investment or directly for a new space user, transforming underperforming properties can be powerful. In this report we talk about the strategies and approaches behind adaptive reuse, and where investors and redevelopers need to be focusing to execute successful projects. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/building-portfolio-value-by-repurposing-underperforming-assets/

The Fall and Rise of Pandemic-Era Retail Real Estate (trailer)

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:38:13 -0400

Retail real estate is in the middle of a reckoning. Powerful forces such as the rise of Ecommerce have been amplified or augmented by the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving owners of retail assets wondering where their tenants, spaces, and businesses are headed. In this report we assess the world of retail real estate through the coronavirus pandemic and explore where owners need to be focusing to come out the other end stronger than ever. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/the-fall-and-rise-of-pandemic-era-retail-real-estate/

The Rise of Suburban Office Placing Bets on the Future Workplace (trailer)

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:03:04 -0400

One of the most discussed themes in the real estate world these days is undoubtedly the shifting balance between urban and suburban. In this report we explore whether there really is a push to the suburbs, and examine both contributing causes and actionable outcomes for real estate professionals. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/the-rise-of-suburban-office-placing-bets-on-the-future-workplace/

Listening to Residents: Getting the Most From a Multifamily Customer Feedback Program (trailer)

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:46:14 -0400

Unlike office tenants who often remain in place for years or even decades, apartment renters always have the chance to make a move if things go wrong at their communities. That's why it is so important that multifamily owners and managers tune into the opinions and perspectives of their renters. In this report we'll show you how to structure, implement, and derive positive action from your own multifamily feedback plan. Report: https://www.propmodo.com/listening-to-residents-getting-the-most-from-a-multifamily-customer-feedback-program/

Busting PropTech Buzzwords: IoT

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 21:00:00 -0300

This episode includes an examination of the origins of the term internet of things and how a system of connected devices isn’t exactly the same as creating an “internet.”

Busting PropTech Buzzwords: AI

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 21:00:00 -0300

Artificial intelligence is a general term that includes other categories of self-teaching algorithms such as machine learning. Our understanding of what the term is has changed, coinciding with the changes in the way we define intelligence in general.

Busting PropTech Buzzwords: API

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 21:00:00 -0300

Many people that use the term API don’t even know what the acronym stands for. Even if you know that an API is an application protocol interface, you still might not know the complicated interplay between two operating languages.

Hearing the Signal Through the Noise of Property Valuation

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 21:00:00 -0300

Propmodo Metatrends are macroeconomic forces, sociocultural changes, and technological advancements that are reshaping the built environment. Companies, governments, and property firms may call Metatrends by different names, but the most effective ones have organized their strategy in some way around them. By definition, they are big and include some of the real estate industry’s greatest challenges— and opportunities.

What Linguistics Has in Common With Real Estate Data

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 21:00:00 -0300

The Infiltration of 3D Scanning Into the Property Industry

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 21:00:00 -0300

How Buildings Can Learn, Together

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 21:00:00 -0300

Propmodo Conference Call: Workplace Sensors presented by Tapdn

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 18:11:10 -0300

A new generation of technological solutions has enabled an unprecedented understanding of how the agile workforce wants to work. But how can space planners integrate IoT with building operating systems and cross-departmental planning functions to further increase productivity and positively impact employee workplace experience?

VTS Co-Founder and CEO Nick Romito

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 20:06:32 -0300

VTS Is PropTech's Biggest Success Story, But They Are Far From Done Innovating

How to Integrate Real Estate Teams Onto the Cloud

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 21:21:00 -0300

One of the biggest over-simplification happens when property teams are told that they need to move to "the cloud." Not only is there not one magical cloud that all of their work processes can be integrated on-to, actually switching over to cloud-based workflows requires taking care of a lot of important details that can make or break the transition. In this podcast, Propmodo editor Franco Faraudo talsk with some of the people behind ARGUS's new cloud-based software push as they share what they learned from their users about the best ways for property teams to integrate "the cloud" into their daily processes.

Let’s Talk About Real Estate Data Access

Mon, 20 May 2019 13:56:48 -0300

Cherre's L.D. Salmanson and Skyline AI's Guy Zapori talk about how better access to more real estate data is changing the industry.

Propmodo Metatrends 2019: Let’s talk about real estate data standards

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:30:13 -0300

The results from our Propmodo Metatrends articles are in. It turns out the seemingly mundane topic of data accessibility has really gotten a lot of your attention. I guess having to make multi-million dollar decisions based on incomplete or incorrect information can really add gravitas to the details of a subject like this. To keep the conversation going we thought that it would be fitting to have a conference call to talk about the real estate data standards that are being pushed by various organizations. Our guest speakers include Estated's Josh Fraser, OSCRE's Lisa Stanley, and RESO's Jeremy Crawford.

Propmodo Metatrends 2019: Transparency is Essential to Efficient Markets

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 01:32:54 -0400

Data accessibility conference call with Reonomy's Richard Sarkis and Estated's Josh Fraser

Meet the leaders of JLL’s new Digital Products team

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 14:26:23 -0400

Propmodo's Franco Faraudo talks with the leaders of JLL's new Digital Products team, including Vinay Goel and Ravi Mirchandaney.

Dreamit’s Andrew Ackerman

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 11:28:58 -0300

Propmodo subscribers only conference call with Dreamit's Andrew Ackerman and Propmodo's Franco Faraudo.