Industry News

The definition of luxury real estate investment is undergoing a fundamental shift, according to Nicole Beauchamp, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor at Sotheby’s International Realty. High-net-worth buyers are increasingly abandoning the traditional trophy home approach in favor of more diversified property portfolios. Strategic Diversification Trumps Status “I think you’re seeing less of the ‘I want ...

A decommissioned hospital in a blue-collar neighborhood near Daytona Beach might seem like an unlikely prize property. But according to Mark Fansler, CEO of M Vincent Assets (MVA) LLC, such overlooked assets represent major opportunities for investors willing to completely reimagine their use. “We’re buying big, abandoned buildings or failing buildings, and converting single-use buildings ...

Military families relocating to Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base are increasingly looking 45 minutes north to Hernando County, where housing costs can be cut nearly in half, according to local military relocation specialist Victoria Perez of Tropic Shores Realty. “You can find a beautiful home between three and $400,000 in Hernando County. You could even ...

Leading Gulf Coast real estate expert reveals why many short-term rental investors are facing disappointing returns and how specialization could be the key to survival. The short-term rental gold rush that swept through Florida’s Gulf Coast is facing a reality check, according to Christina Leavenworth, a prominent Pensacola real estate agent with Levin Rinke Realty. ...

Churches across Southern California are discovering an unexpected solution to their challenges: their own parking lots and unused land. According to Martin Porter, Founder and CEO of Logos Faith Development, this real estate represents an opportunity to simultaneously address multiple community needs while securing their own financial future. “Churches want to be a part of ...

The adoption of conversation intelligence tools in real estate isn’t just about staying current with technology it’s delivering measurable business results, according to Ryan Brassel, Principal at Rosso Commercial Real Estate Services, who argues that these tools are becoming essential for competitive firms. Measuring Real Impact “We’ve seen a measurable improvement in deal closure rates ...

The real estate industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how professionals manage and leverage client conversations, according to Ryan Brassel, Principal at Rosso Commercial Real Estate Services. With billions in transactions hinging on accurate communication, the stakes for proper documentation have never been higher. The Documentation Dilemma “In real estate, every client interaction contains ...

The construction industry’s approach to sustainability is being transformed not by government mandates but by market demands, according to one industry leader who sees efficiency and cost reduction as the real drivers of change. “If you’re on the far left or the far right or anywhere along that spectrum, there can be lots of disagreements,” ...

Industry veteran argues independent brokers are being sidelined at public companies in favor of predictable revenue streams The commercial real estate industry is witnessing a fundamental shift in brokerage models, with major firms increasingly prioritizing corporate services over traditional broker-led business, according to Eric Paulsen, Chief Operating Officer of Kidder Mathews. The Broker-Corporate Divide “Our ...

For more than a year, investors have been waiting for the commercial real estate market to stabilize. Rising interest rates have driven up borrowing costs, cut into returns, and forced sellers to cling to outdated valuations. A vast reserve of investor capital has been waiting for the right moment – often called “dry powder,” a ...

As the housing market moves through the second half of 2025, conditions remain stubbornly static. Demand for homes is still strong, but the number of listings has fallen to near-record lows. While rising interest rates have dominated headlines since early 2022, the forces keeping homeowners from selling run much deeper. Higher insurance premiums, escalating property ...

The Alexandria rental market is experiencing an unexpected surge in competition, with smaller units emerging as particularly hot commodities, according to local real estate expert Hope Peele of the Peele Group at Corcoran McEnearney. “Rentals right now are actually surprisingly very competitive,” Peele says. “We’re seeing applicants apply to multiple places just because landlords are ...

A leading industry professional is sounding the alarm about systemic issues in home inspector certification, pointing to troubling patterns of repeated exam failures that he says indicate fundamental problems with current training approaches. “I’ve counted people who’ve taken the exam 3, 4, 5, 7 times and still have yet to pass,” says Ditanyan Sye, Certified ...

Julie Schechter, Partner at Fox Rothschild, warns that many New York City building boards are dangerously underestimating the timeline needed to meet 2030 climate mobilization requirements, potentially setting themselves up for financial strain and compliance challenges. The False Comfort of 2030 “Boards sitting on their hands saying ‘the next regulation deadline is 2030, we’ve got ...

Property managers of luxury multifamily buildings are facing increasing pressure to prevent catastrophic damage from seemingly minor issues like water leaks, according to Dan Ross, VP at Brilliant Smart Home. This challenge is driving adoption of integrated smart building systems that can detect and respond to problems before they escalate. The Hidden Threat “One leak ...