What happens when Wall Street comes for the starter home? In a slightly depressing piece of journalism, the New York Times documented the answer to this question by exploring sales in a neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. Between 2021 and 2022 one-third of the houses in just one block of this 34-year old subdivision were bought in all-cash deals by … [Read more...] about Starter Home disappears.
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Americas YLG: Crowdfunding for Real Estate.
Eve Picker is participating in Crowdfunding for Real Estate, a virtual event hosted by the ULI Americas Young Leaders Group. This event will explore new ways to invest in development projects in an exclusive event offered to Young Leaders on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. ET. The panel, made up of Mark K. Bhasin, CFA, FRM, FDP, CMT, ERP, PRM, WELL … [Read more...] about Americas YLG: Crowdfunding for Real Estate.
Be Good Development.
Franchell Abdalla is the principal of BE GOOD DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, a real estate development firm specializing in the acquisition, financial structuring, community engagement and execution of real estate projects. BE GOOD's development consulting services enable their clients to achieve their full development goals. For municipal governments and public housing … [Read more...] about Be Good Development.
ESG versus Impact Investing.
Impact investing is not ESG. And ESG is not Impact investing. Is this news to you? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Some of the smartest and most sophisticated people have trouble distinguishing between the two. ESG stands for environmental, social and governance. It was the brainchild of governments wanting to bring these issues into mainstream investment decision-making. … [Read more...] about ESG versus Impact Investing.
Globe Street Class of 2023
Who’s my crowd? According to GlobeSt.com/Real Estate Forum, the 2023 Women of Influence. That’s right: The publication named me a “Diversity Champion,” one of its special recognition awards. I’m proud to be included among so many women who are making their mark in what is still a male-dominated industry. And I’m especially proud that my work to enhance participation of … [Read more...] about Globe Street Class of 2023