August 6, 2019
We’re seeing digital and tech transformation in all areas of our lives. In general, this is a welcome transformation. Not only does technology save us significant time, it also ensures much greater accuracy, which is imperative for improved decision making. Not surpisingly, slow manual processes can be a breeding ground for human error. The tech
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July 8, 2019
Economic development professionals are experts at identifying what trends and tools are most impactful in developing strategies for their region’s economic growth. As with any industry, gaining insight on trends of competing and neighboring regions is equally as important. RealMassive sent a survey to over 1,000 Economic Development Professionals nation wide to help better understand
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June 14, 2019
Wall Street investing in 2019 looks a little different than it did 10 or 20+ years ago in part because of the rapid rise of big data. Big data has revolutionized the way we make investment decisions. And the prolific rise of algorithmic trading is indicative of its impact and success. Algorithmic trading relies on
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June 3, 2019
Economic development offices are hard at work ensuring that the right growth plans are set and achieved. They ensure new business opportunities are pursued, neighborhoods have the infrastructure they need to thrive, and so much more. With so much focus on planning and executing initiatives, it can be easy to overlook the important role of
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April 29, 2019
What data points really matter when comparing commercial real estate markets for future investments or business opportunities? Market revitalization and successful economic redevelopment depend on a variety of variables working in sync. More than that, it requires thoughtful planning and an opportunistic mindset to take advantage of the right circumstances at the right time. Having
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April 18, 2019
If you’ve been in the commercial real estate scene for a while, you know the value data can provide. But, what happens when it doesn’t provide that promised value? What happens when the data doesn’t work? When things go wrong or predictions are turned upside down and investment opportunities (and lots of money) are lost,
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April 18, 2019
Cities of all sizes are constantly developing and redeveloping infrastructure needs to meet changing population demands and improve growth opportunities. Think of the major infrastructure initiatives like the Big Dig in Boston, or adding light rail transit in Californian cities. These are examples of initiatives that continue to impact commercial real estate pricing, especially as
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April 10, 2019
It’s a digital-first world and many economic development organizations (EDOs) aren’t living in it. These often under-staffed, under-funded and under-appreciated organizations are tasked with building and growing the communities where we live and play. With so many priorities, managing an effective digital presence is often executed “when time permits.” RealMassive is currently conducting a survey
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March 28, 2019
The Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) recently launched a new feature on its website to help simplify site selection for growing and relocating companies across the region. The new web-based solution combines GISPlanning’s mapping technology with RealMassive’s real-time commercial real estate listing data. Over 2,000 commercial property listings have been integrated into their website and are verified
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March 18, 2019
According to the Wall Street Journal, shopping mall vacancies hit a 7-year high last fall. Despite the mass closing of big-box stores, those with an eye on economic development can find opportunity in vacant malls to capitalize on the current economy. Rather than going down with the ship, it’s time to think about the retail experience in
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