The natural environment and real estate investment When it comes to housing, for many years, concerns about the natural environment were low on the list of priorities for developers. Community-builders saw the natural environment as a backdrop for their projects rather than a critical element in their design and function. Think gated developments set within lush valleys or … [Read more...] about Investing in nature.
Development
Development as art.
Real estate development as art When you think of art, you probably think of Picasso or Matisse, not property developers like Mill Creek Residential or Greystar Real Estate Partners. Despite popular perception, real estate development is an inherently artistic endeavor. Some of the greatest artists in human history, people like Brunelleschi, Michaelangelo, and Da Vinci, all … [Read more...] about Development as art.
Embedded in community.
Brian Murray is the CEO and Founder of Shift Capital, a Certified B-Corp impact real estate group headquartered in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, and focused on aligning capital and philanthropy with underserved communities. Brian didn’t start his career in real estate. He started his career at Pricewaterhouse-Coopers as an auditor and quickly moved into the … [Read more...] about Embedded in community.
Reinventing housing.
Market conditions necessitate a radical shift in the way we think about housing as investors. While creeping housing bloat has afflicted the broader market for decades, the trend towards urbanism and millennial-driven demand for centrally located, affordable living spaces has led to the rise of alternative housing developments- and alternative financing and investment paths. … [Read more...] about Reinventing housing.
On the periphery.
Finding value-driven real estate investments on the periphery In real estate, there is no risk without reward. The traditional view is that developing in high-end commercial and residential markets, like Manhattan in New York City or the Financial District in San Francisco, is less risky than developing in a community with less financial resources. However, this may not be … [Read more...] about On the periphery.