Propmodo Podcast

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 owne...

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...

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 organizatio...

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 re...

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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 #CR...

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 compan...

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 com...

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

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 professional...

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

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 safet...

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...

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 p...

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

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

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

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

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,...

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 integ...

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.