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5 Stories That Shaped the Real Estate Industry Last Week

August 31, 2025

Sunday, August 31, 2025

5 Stories That Shaped the Real Estate Industry Last Week

How Politicizing the Fed Could Warp Real Estate’s Rate Calculus

Trump’s attempt to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook shakes confidence in central bank independence, roiling markets. Short-term rate cuts could aid real estate, but long-term politicization threatens planning, stability, and credibility.

https://propmodo.com/how-politicizing-the-fed-could-warp-real-estates-rate-calculus/

Parking Operators Are Using Dynamic Pricing to Boost Profits

As building revenues decline, owners are turning to smarter parking operations. Dynamic pricing, data tracking, and seamless tech can transform underused lots into profitable, user-friendly assets with minimal friction.

https://propmodo.com/parking-operators-are-using-dynamic-pricing-to-boost-profits/

We Need a Better Definition of Office Engagement

Companies are moving beyond simple office headcounts to measure engagement, but generational divides and role-based needs make it harder to define what connection to the workplace really means.

https://propmodo.com/we-need-a-better-definition-of-office-engagement/

Mixed-Use “Mini-Cities” Are Reshaping Growth in the Mountain West

Vestar plans a multibillion-dollar mixed-use project in southeast Mesa with housing, offices, retail, and a resort, reflecting broader U.S. trends toward suburban mega-developments as new urban centers.

https://propmodo.com/mixed-use-mini-cities-are-reshaping-growth-in-the-mountain-west/

Government Lease Terminations Expose New CRE Debt Risk

A Yale study finds federal lease cancellations shook commercial real estate, cutting incomes, lowering property values, and driving up CMBS risk. Once-seen-as-safe government leases now expose new vulnerabilities across CRE finance.

https://propmodo.com/government-lease-terminations-expose-new-cre-debt-risk/

Webinar On-Demand

Data Driven Strategies for Office to Residential Conversion Success

Not every office building is a good candidate for conversion, and choosing the wrong one can cost millions. This webinar breaks down the key data-driven strategies real estate professionals use to…

https://playbook.propmodo.com/webinars/data-driven-strategies-for-office-to-residential-conversion-success/

Decoding Real Estate Podcast

The Technologies Unlocking New Insights for Retail Real Estate with Garrett Schemmel of Aislelabs

Retail real estate has shifted from location-based pricing to data-driven insights. Mobile tracking and WiFi analytics now shape leasing, marketing, and customer insights, as discussed on Propmodo’s Decoding Real Estate Podcast.

https://propmodo.com/podcast/the-technologies-unlocking-new-insights-for-retail-real-estate-with-garrett-schemmel-of-aislelabs/

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