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“With fewer new homes being built due to economic headwinds, the market for existing homes becomes increasingly important,” explains Patrick Hayes, General Manager at Colibri Group. This reality underscores the critical importance of skilled contractors in today’s real estate ecosystem. In an industry facing severe labor shortages and technological disruption, Colibri Group is addressing the ...

“If I asked you, would you buy a farm in New York City or Miami today? The answer is, of course you would, because the cost of a farm is generally valued at much less than equal acreage in a large city,” says Derek Distenfield, Managing Partner of DDB Capital Fund. This simple insight forms ...

“Real estate is more stressful than being a cop,” says Garrett Decker, a former sheriff’s deputy who now serves as Broker Associate at NextHome Endless Summer. This surprising comparison immediately captures the intensity of today’s Florida housing market through the eyes of someone who has experienced both professions firsthand. From Badge to Broker: An Unconventional ...

Austin’s multifamily market is grappling with significant oversupply, particularly in the luxury segment, as developers’ aggressive building programs have outpaced population growth, according to a veteran local property manager. “We built all these brand new units, and we just don’t have the population coming here now,” says Mike Martine, VP of Martine Properties, describing what ...

The Austin real estate market is in a period of adjustment. After an unprecedented surge during the pandemic years, activity has slowed and the landscape is shifting. Mike Martine, Vice President of Martine Properties, a family-owned real estate company that has served Austin since 1979, has witnessed these changes firsthand. “The market noticeably slowed after ...

“This part of the world is performing differently, and perhaps unexpectedly, compared to Western markets,” explains Katarina Brydone, Managing Director at Colliers Czech Republic. In a real estate landscape where many global markets are experiencing significant volatility, the Czech Republic stands as a remarkably stable investment destination with unique characteristics that might surprise international investors. ...

“We are a project data hub,” explains Ron Nussbaum, Founder of BuilderComs, with the confidence of someone who’s found a critical gap in the market. “We collect all this data around the project, the information that is either sitting on your phone, sitting on your desk, or lost in your emails somewhere, we give it ...

The mortgage technology landscape is shifting toward integration and collaboration, and one recent acquisition exemplifies that trend. In a move that unites complementary tools aimed at improving the lending process, LoanPASS has acquired PMI Rate Pro, a platform known for simplifying the pricing of private mortgage insurance. “The industry is moving toward collaborative partnerships rather ...

After a historic run of rapid appreciation, the South Florida real estate market is beginning to cool. Larry Mastropieri, Broker and Owner of The Mastropieri Group, a boutique luxury brokerage serving the region, puts it plainly. “The real estate market is softening. That’s probably the most accurate, fair way to say what’s happening,” he says. ...

The real estate market in Connecticut is moving fast, and Jill Taylor is seeing it firsthand. “I just had two clients reach out to me this week about seeing a house. One sold in 48 hours, and one sold in 24 hours,” says Taylor, Realtor at Jill Taylor Homes Team. With nearly 20 years of ...

Technology is rapidly changing how real estate transactions are handled, bringing new levels of speed and simplicity to processes once known for complexity. At the center of this shift is Deferred, a FinTech startup aiming to transform the 1031 exchange process, a crucial tool for real estate investors looking to defer capital gains taxes. “We ...

“Credit bureaus are private, publicly traded companies on stock exchanges, and they get to sell consumer data without permission or proper disclosure. In what world should this exist?” questions Brendan McKay, Owner and Senior Loan Officer at McKay Mortgage Company and a leading voice in the Broker Action Coalition (BAC). The question cuts to the ...

“The most optimized building doesn’t have to be the most expensive, nor does the best performing building require the highest cost. Optimization means considering all different perspectives and making informed decisions based on available data,” says Sheida Shahi, CEO of Adaptis, a Toronto-based company revolutionizing how building owners approach capital projects and asset management. The ...

“We pride ourselves on our ability to create places and build communities,” says Rene Bello, Founder and CEO of BLDG Ventures, a Miami-based real estate development firm that’s bringing a fresh perspective to South Florida’s evolving landscape. Born in Cartagena, Colombia, and emigrating to the United States in the early 1990s, Bello’s journey to becoming ...

After weathering one of the most challenging periods in recent memory, Miami’s exclusive Key Biscayne real estate market has roared back to life in 2025, driven by stabilizing mortgage rates, renewed international investment, and pent-up demand from buyers who had been waiting on the sidelines. “People are tired of waiting out the mortgage rates. Rates ...