Real Estate is a Safe Haven in Times of Crisis.
We are living in unfamiliar times. You are going to see individuals using models, graphs, charts comparing our situation to the 2008 market crash, even worse black Friday. But the truth is, while there are lessons to be learned, no two crises are the same. There are a set of precedents and trends that we […]
The impact of COVID-19 on the real estate sector
Like everything else, both residential and commercial real estate will get affected by this crisis. If anyone tells you otherwise, take it with a pinch of salt. The industry is not immune to macroeconomic shocks. But, it’s not all doom and gloom. The effect on the residential real estate market is unlikely to be as […]
Why SmartCrowd, Why not a REIT?
Leverage. That’s why not. You see, people have a tendency to believe that whatever is happening now will keep on happening forever. So when REITs launched with the promise of high “guaranteed” returns through people’s investments + leverage, they caught on like wildfire. The idea was simple, you give us your money, we’ll add a bunch of […]
Navigating Through Coronavirus: How To Minimize Investment Disruptions?
We can seemingly do everything right and yet get blindsided by an event such as the COVID-19 (coronavirus) epidemic (we feel it’s best not to use the word “pandemic”). Times like these are a stark reminder to all of us about the interconnectedness of global markets and the unpredictability of daily life. Unfortunately, when it […]
Is SmartCrowd Legit?
Yes, yes we are. SmartCrowd is MENA’s first REIP (Real Estate Investment Platform) and is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. What the heck is a REIP? Essentially, a REIP is a regulated entity that allows people to invest in real estate digitally (i.e., an online platform). The most awesomest part (yes, we make […]
