Robots in Real Estate

whitePaper | May 24, 2022

Subprime financing is on the upswing, and for a lot of people that’s a problem. The mortgage meltdown is widely identified with subprime lending so why should the return of such loans be welcomed?

whitePaper | January 24, 2020

As the digital age accelerates the rate in which these new developments appear and the effects they can have, it's more important than ever for real estate professionals to stay a few steps ahead of the game. 9 of the biggest trends we see impacting the real estate industry in 2020 and beyond include, but are not limited to expanding tenant Experience, construction Industry and skilled labor shortage bringing Business Payments into the digital age, data security, cybersecurity and tenant data privacy.

whitePaper | June 12, 2022

Real estate has been the single most prominent store of value throughout human history. Although we have seen changing forms of tender gold, paper money, internet ledgers real estate has remained the same, without decomposing its value. The growth of humankind has resulted in the booming demand for real estate investment. From 2000 to 2020, almost all net worth was marked by the household sector, resulting from growth in equity and real estate value. According to McKinsey, today's real estate holds a 67% share of the global net worth, and approximately 20% is stored in other fixed assets. Real estate is expected to reach 5.4 billion USD in 2026 (46% of CAGR over 4 years).

whitePaper | October 4, 2022

The shortage of affordable housing is on everyone’s radar, and across North America we’re seeing real estate professionals stepping up to be the solution for their clients and communities. We’re firm believers that if one person can do it, another can, too.

whitePaper | August 5, 2021

Real assets are tangible, physical assets that have an inherent value deriving from their attributes and usefulness. The asset class includes commodities, land, precious metals, real estate, equipment and machinery, and natural resources. Occasionally, this definition is expanded to include an element of inflation protection, in which case financial assets such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) can also be included in the list. Private real assets also come with their own distinct challenges. They are typically illiquid and most suitable for institutional investors with a longer time horizon. Additionally, physical ownership of private assets such as those mentioned above requires a certain degree of operational expertise. Taking all of this into account, developing an optimal allocation to private real assets can become a complex process.

whitePaper | December 14, 2022

It’s always difficult to predict what will happen next in the mortgage industry, but there is a consistent theme to what keeps mortgage lending and servicing executives awake at night — profitability and regulatory pressures. Unfortunately these two challenges are often at odds with each other, as compliance costs continue to grow and eat into profit margins. So what investments will deliver the best balance between profitability and compliance while still allowing you to grow your business?