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Demystifying Economic Rankings in Brooklyn: Unveiling Insights from ChatDB Market Analysis Commands

Exploring Tract Rankings: Unveiling Brooklyn's Top Performers via /map Command When I executed the /map command in ChatDB to display the top ten tracts in Brooklyn, NY, their scores weren't visible. To better understand their ranking scores, I used the /rank command. Surprisingly, these tracts aren't often at the top...

Unlocking Zoning for Acquisition Opportunities: Deepblocks Revolutionizes Property Analysis

Elevating Acquisitions with Data: Unveiling Deepblocks' Strategic Value Deepblocks is a valuable acquisition tool. If you need evidence, here it is. Unprecedented Analysis: Decoding the Search of 18,000 Properties in Bedford-Stuyvesant We analyzed 18,000 properties in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant area and identified 13 with at least 50 units yet zoned for...

Brooklyn's Success: Exploring LIHTC-Funded Projects and Zoning Development Trends

Analyzing NYC Boroughs: Brooklyn's Triumph in City Segmentation When broken down into individual boroughs, the various parts of NYC outperform the city as a whole. Just yesterday, Michael shared a ranking of the top 10 cities in New York State, which showed Brooklyn taking the top spot after we segmented...

Deepblocks RPO - Zoning Search for Residential Development, Miami

(transcript) Introducing the search feature for multifamily development opportunities. We click the dashboard's search engine button and enter Miami, Florida. There are eight thousand parcels on the screen. Under Uses Allowed, we select multi-family housing. We adjust the search to folder properties, allowing between 100 and 200 units, with less...

Optimizing Demographics Analysis: The Impact of Segmenting NYC Boroughs in LLM Models

Deepblocks' Data Integration Enhancement with LLM Models We're making consistent strides in enhancing our data integration with LLM models. We aim to provide dependable data visualization and market analysis discussions. However, at times, due to the sheer volume of data, the connection times out. ​​The Power of Treating Each NYC...

TUTORIAL: Deepblocks PRO - DASHBOARD

(Matthew’s transcript) Welcome to the Deepblocks PRO. Today, our focus is the Dashboard. From your dashboard, you can: You can also start a new study in two ways: You can also access: Remember, our chat feature is always on standby. More will be revealed, Olivia. About Deepblocks: Deepblocks is state-of-the-art...

Analyzing a Decade: New Rochelle's Tract 59.01 through ChatDB Insights

Harnessing ChatDB: Exploring Long-Term Trends with the /graph Command. Utilizing ChatDB's /graph command for census tracts, I examined the ten-year trends of population growth, median income, and median rent for New Rochelle's tract 59.01. Population Dynamics: The Rising Demand in a Limited Space. The population trend indicates an average increase...

Optimizing Development Potential: A Case Study on New Rochelle's 59.01 Tract

Access & Overview: Dive into our Accessible Model on New Rochelle's Prime Site. Access and modify this model without any subscription requirements: https://developer.deepblocks.com/explorer/eGqJBBvH4HQoZwsPCFRV Recently, we identified the only site in New Rochelle’s 59.01 tract with the potential for over 60 units. Presently, the site hosts a small retail establishment. Development...

Deciphering New Rochelle's Growth: ChatDB’s /rank Command Reveals Top Tracts

Using the /rank command in ChatDB, I generated a list of the top ten tracts in New Rochelle, NY. Interestingly, tract 59.01, which we've been discussing, holds the top spot in the city based on its cumulative score. Breaking Down 59.01: How It Compares Across Key Growth Metrics Among the...

Unlocking Real Estate Opportunities: How Zoning Dictates Development and Acquisition in New Rochelle

Zoning plays a pivotal role in development and acquisition, with acquisition teams now attuned to its significance. These teams can swiftly identify buildings that have fully utilized their zoning potential. They also gain insights into neighboring possibilities, gauging the number of such buildings that can arise based on zoning regulations....

Analyzing New Rochelle's Racial Distribution Trends with ChatDB

The power of data analysis and visualization has paved the way for deeper, more nuanced understandings of demographic changes in regions across the US. Using ChatDB, we delved into the racial distribution of New Rochelle over eight years, from 2013 to 2021. Trends vs. Data Points ChatDB offers multiple perspectives...

Unraveling Neighborhood Dynamics in New Rochelle: An Analysis with ChatDB

As cities evolve, it is imperative for real estate professionals, city planners, and residents to have a grasp of the changing dynamics. For New Rochelle, a comprehensive neighborhood study became a necessity, and this is where our state-of-the-art tool, ChatDB, played a pivotal role. Harnessing Data for Neighborhood Insights When...

Teaching AI to Understand Proximity: A Game Changer in Real Estate Development

Understanding and leveraging proximity can create value in unexpected ways. When we teach an AI agent to understand this concept, it opens up a whole new dimension of possibilities, especially when analyzing and comparing lists of properties. The Intelligence of Proximity Every piece of data we gather adds intelligence to...

Urban Density and Affordability: Balancing Opportunity in Secondary Markets

Exploring the link between high-density zoning, QCT Zones, and Opportunity Zones in selecting secondary markets. Another curious factor in choosing secondary markets, beyond their proximity to primary markets, is the correlation between the potential for high-density zoning in areas designated as QCT Zones and Opportunity Zones. Examining the precarious situation...

Employment and Crime Reduction: A Closer Look at Top Five Cities in New York State

The correlation between employment growth and crime reduction has long been a subject of interest for policymakers and urban planners. A study of the top five cities in New York, including NYC, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and New Rochelle, has provided compelling evidence to support this connection. These cities rank in...

Embracing Disruption in Real Estate Tech: The Evolution from Software to AI-driven ChatDB

Disrupt or Be Disrupted: A Guiding Principle for the Digital Era In the fast-paced realm of technological advancements, organizations must be the driving force behind their evolution. If they don't take the lead in reshaping their operations, they risk being upended by external disruptors. This truth resonates across sectors, including...

Refining Assemblage Selection: Climate Resilience and Vacancy Verification

Selecting an assemblage for development is a strategic decision. My selection landed on the assemblage least impacted by a 10-foot storm surge. Why? Simply because it eliminates worries related to Sea Level Rise and material decay from extreme salt exposure, two factors that can pose significant challenges to development. Following...

A Glimpse into Population Trends: Central Business District, Miami

Analyzing Population Fluctuations Over Time Our latest data dive looks at the population numbers across various tracts in Miami's Central Business District over the years. Using a time series plot, we can visualize and understand the shifts in population, revealing trends and patterns that could influence future development decisions. Interpreting...

Unlocking Potential in Miami: Assemblage Opportunities in the Central Business District

The Growing Role of Assemblages in Urban Real Estate Assemblages are increasingly becoming a go-to strategy when large sites are scarce, or they are overly expensive and the numbers don't add up. In densely populated urban areas, assemblages might represent the only viable option for further construction. Understanding the Logic...

Uncovering Miami's Central Business District: A Deep Dive into Property Unit Allowances

Visualizing Property Distribution: Understanding Our Chart and Its Implications As we continue our exploration of Miami's Central Business District, we've generated a bar chart that presents an intriguing breakdown: the distribution of properties based on the number of units they are permitted to house. This visual representation allows us to...

Leveraging Zoning Scanner: Unveiling Development Potential in Miami's Central Business District

Ninety-Six Hidden Gems: Specific Criteria Define Our Targets in the Central Business District Our Zoning Scanner has surfaced 96 properties within the Central Business District that align with specific criteria: Mapping Potential: Translating Properties into Residential Units and Demographic Growth These identified properties collectively present an opportunity to develop approximately...

Navigating the Complexities of Miami's Zoning: A Deep Dive into Unit Allowances

Deciphering Zoning Allowances through Visual Data Navigating the labyrinth of zoning regulations can be complex, particularly when it comes to understanding the impact of overlays and base zoning designations on potential unit allowances. To demystify this topic, we've created a bar graph, which offers a clear comparison between the total...

Leveraging Unit Density Overlays for Enhanced Residential Zoning in Miami

Unlocking the Potential of Residential Density Increase Areas Overlay (RDIA) Unit Density Overlays significantly alter the landscape of residential zoning. In the City of Miami, depending on the property's location within the Residential Density Increase Areas Overlay (RDIA), unit allowances can increase almost sixfold compared to base zoning. RDIA's scope...

Decoding Miami's T6 Zoning Districts: A Comprehensive Analysis of Building Height, FAR, and Density Regulations

T6 Zoning in Miami: An Overview of Building Height and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Parameters The highest density zones within the City of Miami are categorized under the T6 zoning districts. These districts typically comprise T6-8, T6-12, T6-24, T6-36, T6-48, T6-60, and T6-80. As these numbers escalate, the maximum allowable...

Deepblocks Fund: A Feasibility Study of Potential Investment Opportunities in Little Havana

Criteria-Based Selection: Identifying Potential Investment Properties Suppose we decided to proceed with a Deepblocks fund. Here is an illustrative feasibility study for the 13 properties in Little Havana that were pinpointed by our query. We specifically identified properties with these criteria: single-family homes, built prior to the 1980s, structures between...

Strategic Investment in Miami's Low-Density Zones: A Development Fund Approach

The Investment Strategy: Targeting Lower 'T' Zones Were we to establish a small development fund aimed at investing in Miami, our initial focus would be on the lower 'T' zones. These zones are suitable for smaller-scale projects, facilitating an iterative approach across the portfolio. Preferred Search Parameters: Identifying Ideal Investment...

Understanding Zoning Codes for Residential Development in the City of Miami

Distinctive Zoning Codes and Logical Systems in the City of Miami Each municipality operates under its unique zoning code, characterized by distinctive vocabulary and logical systems. The City of Miami utilizes a specific system to categorize different types of development:T = residential and mixed-use D = industrial and work place...

Decoding Zoning: A Comprehensive Guide to Optimizing Property Investments

Unveiling the Importance of Zoning Understanding in Acquisition and Development Understanding zoning is crucial for acquisition and development. Without knowing what you can build on a property, you only see potential cash flow and not the totality of its value and limitations. Unit Density is especially useful when comparing across...

Is there AI innovation in Miami’s tech scene? Here’s everything you need to know

Artificial intelligence may not initially come to mind when you think of #MiamiTech, with verticals such as web3 and fintech playing such a prominent role in our local ecosystem. But increasingly, AI is enabling the innovation of local startups – with various community players supporting these efforts. Community is powering...

Rise of the machines: How AI is a game changer for developers

Startups are introducing tech in ways that could revolutionize real estate ChatGPT has emerged as the poster child for AI 2.0 — the next generation of machine learning – and as a go-to for residential real estate agents looking to speed their workflows. But residential brokers have just begun to...

Assessing Rental Demand in Miami: A Close Look at High Potential Tracts

In our analysis, we juxtapose the current rental units in the top ten tracts with the highest unit development potential across the City of Miami, factoring in both the demand for rental units and the median rent in these tracts. Rental Units and Development Potential in Miami's Top Ten Tracts...

Pioneering Building Development: Harnessing AI for Optimal Locational Decisions

Deepblocks is an AI company dedicated to tackling the challenging question - "Where should I build?" Traditionally, answering this question would require an intimate understanding of local markets or a vast collection of complex datasets that combine information about development capacity, existing property inventory, and population demand. The Scalability Advantage...

Navigating the Final Stages of Site Selection: Analyzing Properties with AI Assistance

After narrowing down the list of potential investment properties, the AI now assists the analyst in comparing the remaining properties based on price, shape, existing building area, development potential, and sea level rise risk. Comparing Price and Cash-Flow Potential Priced at $355/SF and $551/SF of land, the latter features an...

AI-Powered Site Selection with Deepblocks. Revolutionizing Real Estate Investment

Investors will turn to AI-powered tools for site selection and feasibility analysis as the real estate industry evolves. At Deepblocks, we're pioneering the development of an AI assistant that leverages our cutting-edge data and software to streamline these critical processes. This week, we'll delve into a hypothetical conversation between a...

Maximizing Real Estate Investment Potential with Deepblocks

Discovering the Highest and Best Use for a Property Determining the highest and best use involves running multiple scenarios. We envisioned a software that automatically identifies the most profitable development approach, and we are closer than ever. We started with a tool that allowed us to seamlessly analyse development. Exploring...

Understanding Setbacks: Shaping the Layout of Buildings on a Lot

What are Setbacks? Setbacks are the minimum required distances between a building's exterior walls and the property lines of a parcel of land. Setbacks ensure that buildings maintain a certain distance from streets, neighboring properties, and other structures, to regulate light, air, and privacy. The Purpose of Setback Regulations Setback...

Exploring Zoning Lot Coverage: A Key Factor in Land Development

What is Zoning Lot Coverage? Zoning Lot Coverage refers to the percentage of a parcel of land that can be occupied by a building's footprint, including all its projections (such as eaves, porches, or decks). This regulation is crucial for controlling the density and intensity of land use in a...

Navigating Unit Density Overlays and Future Land Use Maps for Optimal Investment Opportunities

The Impact of Unit Density Overlays on Allowed Unit Density Unit Density overlays, such as Miami's Residential Density Increase Areas (RDIA), can significantly influence the permitted units on a parcel. In RDIA areas, the base zoning allows 150 units per acre maximum. However, the RDIA overlay can increase this limit...

Leveraging Unit Density: Identifying Acquisition Opportunities

Recognizing the Value of Unit Density in Acquisition Opportunities Unit density is a valuable metric when exploring acquisition opportunities, particularly when a parcel's existing number of units equals or exceeds the allowable limit. The parcel has already reached or exceeded its maximum Unit Density in such cases. Targeting Properties with...

Decoding Unit Density: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Residential Development Potential

Understanding Unit Density in Residential Developments Unit Density is a measure used to determine the number of allowable dwelling units on a specific parcel of land. This concept applies to multifamily, condominiums, single-family homes, and hotels. Methods for calculating units allowed are based on each city's preferred approach. Calculating Units...

The Power of Buildable Area: Deepblocks' Game-Changing Approach to Real Estate

Streamlining Site Selection with Deepblocks' Innovative Software Deepblocks is the only software on the market that enables users to filter properties across entire cities based on their total buildable area. Combined with the existing building area, it identifies properties with significant development capacity, streamlining site selection. The Importance of Buildable...

Mastering FAR: The Key to Efficient Site Selection and Property Development

Streamlining Site Selection with FAR-based Market Queries FAR (Floor Area Ratio) is a metric that indicates the maximum development capacity of a property by comparing its total floor area to the parcel size. Querying a market based on development capacity using FAR can expedite site selection processes by several months....

Houghton's Housing Hurdle: Exploring the Potential of Building Up

The Rise of Houghton and the Need for Housing Solutions Houghton, MI, is enjoying a surge in popularity thanks to remote work and a love for outdoor recreation. The Upper Peninsula's branding strategy now emphasizes quality of life and natural assets. The region is in dire need of more housing...

Reviving Dayton's Julienne High School Site: From Controversy to Urban Development

Community Efforts to Save the Historic Building The former Julienne High School, a historic building in Dayton, Ohio, faced controversy as community members fought to save it from demolition in 2012. They suggested repurposing the site for transitional housing, job training, or community centers. HōM Flats at Forest Avenue: A...

Top Florida Cities by Growth: An Analysis of Diversity, Crime, Ownership, and More

Examining the Top Three Cities and their Performance Across Eight Key Categories After analyzing 44 Florida cities with a population over 65,000, Doral, Homestead, and Kissimmee emerged as the top cities, ranking in the top five across four out of eight growth categories. The City of Miami also performed well,...

Predicting the Timing of Downturns in the Florida Construction Industry

How Can Machine Learning Help Investors Time Their Entry into the Florida Market? Deepblocks is using machine learning to predict the timing of local downturns and bottoms in the construction industry. By using construction activity as a proxy for economic trends, predictions could be a valuable tool for investors to...

Improving the Accuracy of 3D Modeling: The Importance of Zoning Data and Deepblocks API

Generative design software offers rapid prototypes of visualized buildings. The satisfaction of seeing your ideas come to life instantly is a huge benefit. However, without zoning data, without grounding the design in reality, it becomes a fast track to nowhere. To ensure that generative design is rooted in reality, customers...

Exploring the Racial Distribution of Major Cities in Florida

An Analysis of Population Demographics in Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Tallahassee. The data on race distribution in Florida's major cities reveal interesting patterns. For instance, the more north you go in Florida, the lower the percentage of Hispanic residents in the major cities. Meanwhile, Orlando has a more evenly...

The Connection between Homeownership and Crime Trends in Major Florida Cities

A Closer Look at the Correlations between Ownership and Crime in Small and Large Cities Our analysis of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area revealed correlations between city size, homeownership, and crime trends. Larger cities have less crime when more people own property. Inversely, small cities have less crime with decreasing...

Miami's High Population Density and Sharp Decline in Crime Outshines Other Florida Cities

Comparing Population Density and Crime across five major Florida Cities. Astonishing Findings: The City of Miami's high population density and a sharp decline in crime outshine Tampa, Orlando, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville. This is a remarkable accomplishment. From 2012 to 2018, Miami nearly cut crime in half while increasing its density....

Exploring Major Florida Cities: A Comprehensive Comparison of Population, Inventory, and More.

We uncover the top-ranked Florida cities in the Deepblocks Density Index Report. The Florida cities density report compares five major cities based on seven categories: population, economics, construction, development, inventory, crime rates & overall best city. Miami has the highest overall score, followed by Tampa, Orlando, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville. What...

22 AI Real Estate Companies to Know

Buying a house in a competitive market is a mentally taxing venture that reportedly involves fourteen distinct emotional stages. That means real-estate agents have to show empathy and compassion when prospective buyers need a boost—in other words, can't be bots. In 2014, an AI-powered bot showed enough humanity to pass...

Developer Case Study: Mixed-Use in Medellin, Colombia

Using Deepblocks Developer, we can go worldwide and generate a new construction project analysis. Today we look at Medellin, Colombia. As an architecture student, I relished the opportunity to reshape the world. However, upon entering the practice, I was met with the harsh reality that my role was not to...

The lightest and most comprehensive real estate development software.

Deepblocks Developer includes a comprehensive 3D modeler, advanced financial analysis capabilities, and the ability to export data in both PDF and CSV formats. Let us delve into the key features of the Deepblocks Developer, which include a comprehensive 3D modeler, advanced financial analysis capabilities, and the ability to export data...

Introducing Deepblocks Developer, a lighter feasibility software. 

Deepblocks Developer combines all the functionalities needed to do a back-of-the-envelope calculation for development and acquisition. Excited to introduce a new product, Deepblocks Developer, a back-of-the-envelope software combining 3D modeling, financial projections, and PDF presentations. It's equivalent to having Excel, SketchUp, and PowerPoint in an integrated workflow. All for $18/mo....

Hundreds of commercial development sites with buildable areas between 50,000 and 500,000 SF in Fort Worth’s tract 1237.

With the second fastest economic growth, Fort Worth's tract has plenty of room for new development. Downtown Fort Worth has loads of development capacity. We adjusted the Deepblocks’ search for properties with less than 3,000 square feet. For this exercise, we considered these vacant. Then we searched for the allowable...

Three hundred sixty-one homes near downtown Fort Worth are nearly 100 years old.

Fort Worth tract 1038.00, near downtown, has 797 homes built between 1900 and 1960s. There are numerous old houses with tons of character, great structures, and solid foundations. When I looked into tract 1038.00 in Fort Worth, I found the following opportunities: 797 houses built before 1960 and 361 built...

Median income from 2013 to 2020 in downtown Fort Worth.

Some of Fort Worth's downtown tracts' median income has doubled in seven years. Fort Worth’s downtown tracts 1237.00 and 1038.00 are in the top five of economic growth. I used the Deepblocks dynamic layers to see how median income changed from 2013 to 2020. This feature helps create investment narratives...

Top five tracts with the highest economic growth trends in Fort Worth, Texas.

These five tracts in Fort Worth, Texas, have the highest growth trends in median income, median rent, and employment per population. We’ve combined the trends for median income, median rent, and employment per population into a single economic index. These five tracts have the highest combined trends across all 218...

Residential opportunities in Fort Worth’s tract 1110.20.

There are 21 residential investment opportunities for rebuilding or renovating this Fort Worth neighborhood. We are testing different formulas for identifying early investment opportunities. In other words: Where can I buy relatively cheap now and hold 5-7 years for a big return? This Fort Worth neighborhood, tract 1110.20, has an...

The last vacant assemblages in Fort Worth’s census tract 1139.48.

In Fort Worth’s tract 1139.48, 16 vacant parcels and potential assemblages allow for light industrial, retail, or residential. Fort Worth’s tract 1139.48 is the third fastest-growing population density out of 218 tracts. Since 2010, its population has doubled. The median income is $80k; however, almost every adjacent tract is in...

Fort Worth census tract 1139.46 has a median income of $123K and is the second fastest-growing population density.

What is happening in Fort Worth, Texas's most luxurious and fastest-growing tract? Tract 1139.46 has the second fastest-growing population density in Fort Worth, Texas. Out of the top five in this category, it has the highest median income of $123K. The race distribution is relatively homogeneous, with the white population...

These neighborhoods in Fort Worth, Texas, have the highest population density growth.

Fort Worth neighborhoods with the highest population density growth cluster in the northeast quadrant. Four of the top five tracts in Fort Worth with the highest population density growth are in the northeast quadrant. Something is happening in this region of Fort Worth, and we received validation from the locals...

Utopia in Fort Worth’s Downtown Tract 1233.02.

This Fort Worth downtown tract has unlimited zoning capacity and industrial-residential-agricultural mixed-use. We found a utopia in Texas. There is so much potential in downtown tract 1233.02. Not only does it have unlimited buildable area in the zoning rules, but it also allows for multifamily, industrial, and urban agriculture—on the...

The location of the top five Fort Worth neighborhoods according to our Investment Index.

Here are the locations of Fort Worth's best neighborhoods for real estate investments. Data-driven real estate investing is like having local knowledge everywhere. Local developers experience the change and tune in on migration activity from specific communities, such as artists and galleries, to invest before a market boom. What if...

Top five neighborhoods for real estate investment in Fort Worth, Texas.

We’ve compared all census tracts across Fort Worth based on demographics, construction, zoning, and economic conditions. Introducing our data-driven formula to identify census tracts with the highest growth trends in any given city. It combines demographic growth, construction activity growth, zoning capacity, and economic growth. We are bullish on the...

How to capture the direction of downtown expansion.

The juxtaposition of current and future density delivers direction for real estate growth. We separated the top five tracts with the highest current inventory density (in blue) and the top five with future development density (in red) to depict potential growth. In purple, we are showing tracts in the top...

Visualization of future density: the path of an expanding downtown.

Mapping the future of density delivers the direction of a city’s growth. As a real estate developer, I’ve always wondered about the direction in which downtowns grow. Instead of skyrocketing quickly, the wrong guess might leave you waiting twenty years to see desired returns. Deepblocks digitizes zoning to see future...

The Densest Neighborhoods in Irving, Texas

Is it possible that the highest density doesn’t always indicate a city’s downtown district? We expected to find downtown Irving within the top five densest census tracts based on total buildable, but to my dismay, downtown Irving was not one of them. It was troublesome because we wanted a data-driven...

What caused the 2018 construction boom in Irving, Texas?

Irving, Texas, went from building an average of five million square feet per year to 60 million square feet in 2018. Did Irving, Texas, really finish 60,000,000 SF of construction in 2018? When we compared construction activity within the last ten years across Fort Worth, Dallas, Irving, Garland, and Arlington....

Comparing 50-year construction trends between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.

Dallas and Forth Worth have inverse 50-year construction trends. How should we interpret these trend lines? According to our 50-year construction trend data, Fort Worth is increasingly bullish on new development, while Dallas is not so much. If we started the trend line in 1990, the two cities would look...

Deepblocks launches functionality to export development assumptions.

FEATURE FRIDAY With Deepblocks, you can export a CSV of the back-of-the-envelope development assumptions and integrate it into your pro forma. There is nothing like building your own real estate development pro-forma. Everyone has their flavor, from simple sketches to elaborate forty-tab masterpieces. A pro-forma is a perspective on the...

Ownership and crime in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

What is the relationship between ownership and crime trend lines in small versus large cities? One of the most interesting correlations from our Deepblocks density index report was between ownership and crime. At least in the five sampled cities of Dallas-Fort Worth MSA, the correlation between crime and ownership had...

Density growth index applied to Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

How to leverage data to detect investment opportunities automatically? The first step is determining which city has the best metrics. We conducted a pilot study on five cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. We compared Irving, Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, and Garland across population density, economic growth, construction density,...

Density is the next level investment metric.

What is density, and how can we use it to identify early real estate investment opportunities? There are many ways to look at geographic data, and when we started developing a Deepblocks index for investment, we hit a few stumbling blocks. For example, when we looked for census tracts with...

Real Estate Investment Automation: Narrowing down the best neighborhoods.

We used a data-driven approach to narrow down the best neighborhoods in Fort Worth, Texas. Fort Worth, Texas, has 218 census tracts. The data we’ve considered includes population and economic growth, construction activity, existing and potential density, and an index created from all the metrics combined. Where are Fort Worth's...