5 Luxury Condo Locations Under the Spotlight

Blog vizualtech 5 Luxury Condo Locations Under the Spotlight November 6, 2017 Recent urban trends have brought about new and dynamic shifts in the real estate market, particularly in luxury condos springing up in key cities. As real estate brokers, developers, designers, and investors continue driving the luxury real estate market across America, here are five luxury condo locations to watch out for as they adapt to […] Read More RCX Team Ending Management by Interruption – A Broker’s Story August 31, 2017 It seemed like an excellent time-management tool when Neil heard about it from another brokerage owner at the ICSC conference.  Now he hated it. “Get one of those attendance clickers that gatekeepers use and click it every time one of your agents asks you a question.” said Bill. “Then use it to show them why […] Read More RCX Team Brick & Mortar Buildings, Brokers, Bytes & Blockchain August 15, 2017 CREDisruptors vs disruptions & how to realize greater returns with technology Lets use a historical success story everyone in the industry is familiar with…   Historically, anyone interested in purchasing and or leasing brick & mortar assets, i.e. buildings or #bricks, in a market area sought Beltway Broker Bob for their real estate needs, because […] Read More RCX Team 3 Perfect Ways to Find Commercial Real Estate Investment Opportunities June 2, 2017 Commercial real estate prices have more than doubled from their level in mid-2009. And according to economists at the National Association of REITs, the climb is far from over. They predict the market will remain strong through 2017, with sustained momentum in the economy and increased leasing demand. “Indeed, we expect this real estate cycle […] Read More RCX Team 5 Daily Habits of a Successful Commercial Real Estate Investor May 26, 2017 Apple CEO Tim Cook sends emails by 4:30 a.m. every day. Charles Dickens took a three-hour walk each afternoon, and Ernest Hemingway tracked his daily word output on a chart. Howard Schultz, executive chairman of Starbucks, works out and is in the office every day at 6 a.m. What do these successful people have in […] Read More RCX Team Diversifying Real Estate Investment Opportunities with RealConnex May 19, 2017 You're not new to the real estate investment game. You've got good connections, and you've done pretty well. But are you ready to expand your business? Do you want more? Enter RealConnex, the most comprehensive commercial real estate site on the Internet. Launched in 2014, we’re an online meeting place where real estate professionals can […] Read More RCX Team How Technology Can Increase Your Real Estate Investment Opportunities May 11, 2017 When Dave’s grandfather was investing in real estate, he relied on word of mouth for new opportunities. He made it his business to know the right people and joined professional trade groups and clubs. He spent a lot of time in the office and inspecting potential investments. All that hard work and time spent on […] Read More RCX Team Real Estate Networking and Deal Platform RealConnex Secures $3.5M Strategic Investment May 5, 2017 NEW YORK, March 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — RealConnex, the world’s first B2B platform connecting real estate professionals to capital, investments, services and each other, today announced the closing of a $3.5M strategic financing round led by Silver Portal Capital (SPC), a boutique real estate investment and merchant banking firm. RealConnex was founded by Roy Abrams, […] Read More RealConnex Real Estate Deal and Networking Platform releases version 2 September 7, 2016 NEW YORK, September 15, 2016 – RealConnex, the first online marketplace connecting professional real estate to capital, investments, services and each other, announces the world wide release of version 2.   The release includes many new and innovative features for networking, capital raising, investing & lending, listings distribution and promoting of services.   The easy-to-use […] Read More RealConnex New version of RealConnex August 24, 2016 RealConnex Version 2 is rolling out! We are launching major enhancements. Capital, Investments, Services, and Networking like you have never seen before. It’s a revolution for Real Estate professionals – bringing the community together on one platform.   What is RealConnex? The world’s only platform where Real Estate professionals connect to Capital, People, Services and […] Read More RealConnex 3 Ways Technology is Improving Commercial Real Estate Lending December 31, 2015 The all-important question of funding for commercial real estate is never far from our minds. Thanks to technology tools that have come along in the last few years, information and options are accessible 24/7 and are global in scope. Platforms that streamline the funding process, connect the players in a transaction, and make it simple […] Read More RealConnex 3 Hurdles to Funding Development (and How to Overcome Them) December 29, 2015 Timing is critical in commercial real estate, and can be especially important on the development side. An excellent concept and stellar team can be sidelined when funding stall; so while preparation is indeed a must, efficient strategies for securing financing will determine the project’s future more than any other factor. Different approaches can be effective, […] Read More RealConnex 3 Technology Mistakes We're Making in Commercial Real Estate December 23, 2015   The commercial real estate industry has never had a reputation for cutting edge adoption of technology. Its massive size makes industry-wide change extremely slow, and the complex networks that make commercial real estate run mean nothing is one size fits all for us.   Many sectors of the business are beginning to recognize and […] Read More RealConnex 10 Metros Ready for Real Estate Investment December 21, 2015 Real estate investment is an ever-changing landscape, dependent on a wide range of factors. Overall, it’s a great time to be participating in the marketplace, with steady recovery evident since the downturn in all regions of the U.S. But what are the best places to invest right now? The Urban Lands Institute and PWC answered […] Read More RealConnex 3 Reasons Big Data Should Be on Your Radar December 17, 2015 Like most industries, CRE is becoming increasingly complex as technology allows us to do more but also threatens to bury us in data. We can’t afford to ignore “big data”, whether it’s in relation to our own operation or global and national statistics and trends.   The ways that data can be gathered and aggregated […] Read More RealConnex Investors Funneling Millions into Commercial Real Estate Technology December 15, 2015 It won’t be news to you that technology plays a major role in the CRE industry, and it’s only getting more central to success. Real estate professionals are adapting technologies from other fields to improve performance, and the number of tech start-ups focusing entirely on products for the real estate industry has surged in recent […] Read More RealConnex The Role of Sustainability in Commercial Real Estate Development December 9, 2015 Increasingly, green design is cropping up as a concern to both tenants and owners in commercial real estate. Our general attitudes are placing more emphasis on environmental concerns and smart, sustainable design in all sectors.  Happily, concern for the planet lines up nicely, in this case, with concern for the bottom line. Sustainable practices are […] Read More RealConnex What FIRPTA Reform Legislation Means for Your CRE Deals December 7, 2015 Since it was enacted in 1980, FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act) has imposed a heavy tax burden on international investors in U.S. real estate. It was actually intended to discourage cross-border investment, and it is still fulfilling that role.  It requires foreign investors to pay a tax on gains from the sale […] Read More RealConnex 3 Reasons Tech Can Help With Regulation Changes December 3, 2015   As we strive to conform to regulations and requirements, our business continues to tick along at speed. It’s not desirable to suspend operations and retool in areas where regulations are revised, so we have to find ways to make adjustments to a moving train.  Technology offers solutions that can streamline our business operations and […] Read More RealConnex Use These 4 Tools to Find Qualified Borrowers December 1, 2015   Funding for a real estate project can take many forms and several sources can be tapped for a single development. Still, it can be very time-consuming to connect with like-minded, qualified investors, especially for new developers. Digital tools are the ideal vehicle for making contact and getting your project in front of the right […] Read More RealConnex CRE Developments and Technology: What is the Role of Regulation? November 23, 2015 Regulation at the federal, state, and local level affect the functioning of every aspect of commercial real estate. The 2015 Commercial Real Estate Outlook discusses reforms in FIRPTA, Corporate tax, and Lease Accounting standards and the ways in which these changes will impact commercial real estate. Changes in these laws will influence the extent and […] Read More RealConnex 4 Tech Tools CRE Investors Should Be Using – But Aren't November 19, 2015 Commercial real estate is getting up to speed where technology is concerned, and investors would do well to follow suit. For years, our industry was considered a bit of a dinosaur when it came to adopting digital tools, but in recent years ideas like crowdfunding, online transaction management, and powerful data analytics have caught on […] Read More RealConnex 5 Real Estate Tech Influencers to Follow Right Now November 12, 2015 Technology for the commercial real estate industry is booming. Millions of dollars a year are being invested in startups developing technology for use by brokers, investors, developers, and lenders. Everything from tools that streamline routine tasks to platforms for analyzing big data to online crowdfunding sites for developers is available and happening right now.   […] Read More RealConnex 8 CRE Investment Books for Beginners November 10, 2015 Commercial real estate has made a steady recovery since the economic downturn, with REITs consistently outperforming the S&P by a considerable margin. The strength of the market, along with an increased appetite for risk is leading more investors to consider commercial real estate.   Their interest is welcome, and being encouraged by the burgeoning online […] Read More RealConnex How to Protect Yourself When Investing in Real Estate Online November 6, 2015 With the passage of the 2012 JOBS Act, crowdfunding became an important funding option for real estate, with a growing number of platforms being established dedicated entirely to property transactions.   The benefits of crowdfunding come from its accessibility to a large pool of investors, as well as its transparency. All major aspects of a […] Read More RealConnex The Impact of Millennials on Office Space Development October 30, 2015 The so-called Millennial generation is suddenly poised to become the most numerous segment of the U.S. population. According to Pew Research, in 2015, for the first time, there will be more Millennials than Baby Boomers. According to an interesting report published by the White House last fall, millennials –defined as people born between 1980 and […] Read More RealConnex 6 Creative Ways to Fund Your Development Project October 27, 2015 Successful development is based in access to capital, and for many years there were a very limited number of options in that area. Traditional institutional lenders had the assets, but were often uninterested in smaller projects, or preferred to back established partners. Many a brilliant project has gone unrealized due to lack of funding within […] Read More RealConnex CRE // Tech Intersect Makes Noise in NYC October 26, 2015 CRE Technology Creates a Buzz   By Rayna Katz | New York   NEW YORK CITY—Though industry technology is still just emerging, there’s no shortage of interest in the subject.   About 400 people attended the third annual CRE // Tech Intersect event in Midtown Thursday night, where over 60 firms—providing everything from sophisticated building […] Read More RealConnex 3 Marketing Pitfalls Most Developers Can't Avoid October 23, 2015   Real estate development is a balancing act. It requires you to work with a wide-ranging network, bringing together contractors, designers, investors, lenders, and brokers, among other players. Considering the many, many different arenas in which they operate, it’s not surprising that developers are occasionally tripped up, either by overlooking critical considerations or by overreaching. […] Read More RealConnex Top 15 Real Estate Professionals Using Social Media to Build Brands & Network October 21, 2015 At RealConnex, our entire platform was built to help create more efficiencies for commercial real estate professionals looking to network, market themselves and their companies and as a result, to transact in ways never seen before.   We are therefore proud to salute those that are leading the way in networking and social media in […] Read More 2017 RealConnex All Rights Reserved. Privacy Terms Create your FREE account and starting networking today! Your message was sent successfully! Something went wrong. Please refresh and try again.   Select your primary roleCrowdfunderDesigner, Builder or EngineerDeveloper // SponsorInvestorLenderOwners & OperatorsReal Estate Advisor // BrokerService Provider CLOSE