The latest real estate industry news and announcements
“When you use resources, you’ve got to pay for the resources,” says Barret Blondeau, Founder and CEO of Falaya, a tech-forward real estate platform that’s reimagining how homes are sold. This straightforward philosophy drives Falaya’s mission to create a more efficient real estate transaction process for everyone involved. In an industry where traditional models have ...
Florida’s affordable housing crisis has left many residents struggling to find viable options in a market dominated by rising prices and limited inventory. But Juan Ortega, Founder and CEO of Unity Development Investments, saw something others missed. “We discovered substantial land that was developed in Florida during the 40s, 50s, and 60s at very low ...
With over 15 years in the Tampa Bay real estate market and a team that consistently closes around 300 transactions annually, Jeffrey Borham, Team Owner of Team Borham at eXp Realty, offers a perspective that challenges national narratives about Florida’s real estate market. His insights reveal opportunities that may be overlooked by those relying solely ...
The aging of the Baby Boomer generation is reshaping the housing market like never before. Laurie Schultz, Principal and Co-Founder of Avenue Development, emphasizes the importance of language when she says, “Nobody wants to be called a senior. It’s not seniors. It’s Boomer housing.” Avenue’s Viva Bene project embodies this shift by offering an innovative ...
Florida’s real estate market may no longer be grabbing headlines for record-breaking growth, but that does not mean it is in decline. According to Tim Weisheyer, President of Florida Realtors, the state is undergoing a long-overdue correction. “Florida was on a major increase pre-pandemic, and the pandemic only accelerated that growth with new residents moving ...
Twelve years ago, a small team working out of a garage in Israel set out to make complex spatial data easier to understand. Today, their company is changing how entire cities are seen and shaped. “We started with the idea of making something more simple. That was the idea of simplex, taking something complex and ...
Smart homes are packed with technology, but most of it does not work together. The average American home has over 20 smart devices, yet less than 20 percent of them communicate seamlessly, says Leon Xue, Co-founder and COO of Intecular, a company revolutionizing smart home integration. “The average American home has over 20 smart devices, ...
Michigan’s stable climate and abundant freshwater are turning heads in the real estate world, particularly among buyers thinking decades ahead. Andrew McCarthy, founder of Freshwater Development, sees the state as an increasingly attractive option for those weighing long-term risks like insurance affordability and climate resilience. “Michigan has a very moderate climate that remains stable. When ...
“Algae naturally performs about 50% of the planet’s carbon capture. We’re harnessing this incredible natural process to solve multiple environmental challenges at once,” explains David Gory, CEO of AirBuild, an environmental biotechnology startup that’s turning polluted water into clean resources while capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Nature’s Carbon Capture Technology, Decentralized AirBuild was born ...
“Sunlight is the ultimate disinfectant,” says Brooke Pfautz, founder of Comparent, as he explains his mission to bring transparency to the vacation rental industry. With a spotlight logo symbolizing his commitment to “shining a light in dark corners,” Pfautz is transforming how property owners find managers and how quality property managers get discovered. From Financial ...
Mario Cambardella’s love for the outdoors began long before he became a leader in the landscaping industry. “I was always the kid in the backyard playing in the creek, getting new shoes muddy. I can still hear my mom rattling the wooden spoon, upset about the mud tracked through the house, but I just love ...
Water has always been a central concern for Esther Altura. Growing up in Israel, she learned early on that conservation is not optional. That lesson stayed with her and now shapes the mission of DrizzleX, the water management technology company she co-founded and leads as CEO. “In Israel, every kid grows up knowing that water ...
The Sarasota housing market is not what it was even a year ago. Homes sit unsold for months, price cuts go unanswered, and buyers are hesitant. Peter Liakakos, a 20-year-old realtor with Gulf Shores Realty, is watching the slowdown unfold in real time. “Houses that haven’t received a single showing in two months despite multiple ...
Traditional banking systems assume steady paychecks and salaried employment. For nearly half of the professional workforce in the United States, that assumption simply doesn’t hold. “Financial services are built for the salaried professional and the companies that employ them. This presents significant challenges, as 46% of the professional layer of our economy is self-employed,” explains ...
Despite economic uncertainties and recent market volatility, the Hamptons continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, with high-end properties moving quickly and often generating multiple offers. Terry S. Cohen, a 25-year veteran of the Hamptons real estate scene who sells properties ranging from $3 million to $100 million, offers a unique perspective on why this exclusive market ...
