2013 Market Trends For Property Managers And Real Estate Professionals

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Over the past few years, the real estate market has been tough on property managers. Economic recovery has been slow, putting downward pressure on prices and leaving apartment and office space unoccupied. Looking forward to 2013, however, experts are optimistic that the market will gradually improve.

The Impact of Job Creation
Recent job creation will bring down vacancy rates in the office, retail, and commercial real estate sectors. Although this may or may not affect you directly, the increased occupancy levels of office and retail space will allow property managers to charge higher rents. Additionally, job creation should bring an influx of renters, as new hires and candidates for those jobs will likely be looking for housing near work.

Strategies for 2013
2013 is looking like an ideal time to get into the single- or multi-family housing market. Various studies show large capital investments within the next year in these sectors. In addition, according to Bev Thorne, CMO at Century 21 Real Estate, we should expect to see demand in the residential real estate sector finally increase in a sustainable manner in 2013. With the market potentially on the verge of an upswing, investing while prices are still relatively low now could be an effective strategy. The benefits of holding on to your properties, in anticipation of property value increases in the future, is also something to consider.

Going Commercial
The overall trends in real estate appear to be the most promising in the commercial sectors rather than residential, especially in the high-tech and green industries. If you’ve been thinking about expanding into the commercial sector, this may be the time to do it. Studies suggest that major urban centers have the greatest potential for growth and point to these 5 cities as having the strongest markets: San Francisco, New York City, San Jose, Austin, and Houston. Following close behind were Boston, Seattle, and Washington D.C.. This growth in commercial real estate could indirectly impact the residential sector. As new office space is occupied, built, or repurposed from abandoned buildings, new residential markets emerge in their proximity. Keep an eye out in these cities for new opportunities for investment.

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Aimee was Chief Marketing Officer for AppFolio from 2009-2022. Aimee led the marketing strategy and programs that drives awareness, demand, and customer engagement for AppFolio. Aimee joined the AppFolio team in 2009 as the Vice President of Marketing for AppFolio. Prior to AppFolio, she was the Sr. Director of Field Marketing at Citrix Online (merged with LogMeIn, Inc.), leading the planning and implementation of all corporate demand generation activities for the global sales organization. At Citrix Online, she also served as Director of Key Account Management, where she created the customized marketing and management program for strategic customers. Previously, Aimee also held marketing and product management roles at Digital Island (purchased by Cable and Wireless) throughout the company's high-growth years. Aimee received a B.S. in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. She is a California native and enjoys spending time outside in the beautiful Santa Barbara climate.

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