Why Mixed-Use Development Benefits Matter More Than Ever for Property Investors
Key Takeaways: Mixed-use developments are redefining real estate investment by combining residential, commercial, and retail spaces into integrated properties that deliver superior returns compared to traditional single-use buildings. The numbers behind mixed-use development benefits aren’t compelling enough on paper or a blog. What they don’t capture is the ground-level reality: residents in well-designed mixed-use developments…
The New Reality of Property Insurance: Adapting to a Transformed Market
Story by Margaret Anne Keith What’s up with insurance premiums these days? If you’re a commercial or multifamily residential property owner, you might be feeling the pinch from significant hikes in your insurance costs. After a series of natural disasters in recent years, insurance premiums and standards have been climbing, with increases ranging from 20%…
Coastal Land & Commercial Group Facilitates Major Land Sale in Laconia’s Growing Market
Story by Margaret Anne Keith LACONIA, NH – Mark Bouzianis, a key member of Coastal Land & Commercial Group, has successfully facilitated the acquisition of an 11.3-acre commercial land parcel in Laconia, New Hampshire on August 24. The transaction represents a significant investment-scale purchase that underscores growing confidence in the Lakes Region’s commercial development potential.…
The Hidden Strength of CRE Housing: What Manufactured Homes Tell Us About Market Stability
Story by Margaret Anne Keith When we think of commercial real estate investments, it’s easy to picture modern apartment complexes or upscale condominiums. However, there’s a less flashy but incredibly robust segment in today’s market: manufactured housing. Comprising only 5% of the nation’s total housing stock, which amounts to around 7.4 million units, this sector’s…
Thriving in Uncertain Times: How Data-Driven Strategies Overcome Economic Volatility
Economic volatility—the unpredictable swings in prices, markets, and economic conditions—has many causes: inflation, interest rate changes, supply chain issues, and market instability. In times like these, many business owners and real estate investors take a wait-and-see approach to avoid risky capital outlays or heavy debt. The problem? When the dust settles, most of us (myself…
NH CIBOR president’s message: Public Policy Committee of NHAR – by Ethan Ash
This article was originally published on nerej.com on February 2, 2024. As we move beyond the primary season, the focus on politics may wane for some, but in New Hampshire, the 2024 Legislature in Concord faces a considerable workload with over 1,300 bills awaiting consideration. The Public Policy Committee of the N.H. Association of Realtors…
Today’s Deal Landscape and Next Year’s Market
As we close in on the end of 2023, we are thinking about 2024 and what it will hold for the real estate industry. There appears to be a wide variety of views and a lot of interesting issues that will only become more evident as the year progresses. Construction In construction, specific kinds of…