The real estate industry is experiencing a significant shift in how agents approach client relationships, moving away from transactional interactions toward deeper, consultative partnerships. Leading this change at Brown Harris Stevens is Jared Antin, Executive Director and Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker at Brown Harris Stevens, who recently joined the 150-year-old firm after 15 years ...
The real estate investment landscape has changed significantly over the past two decades, with specialized niches emerging to serve distinct professional communities. Among these, physician-focused real estate investing has gained traction, driven by the unique financial profiles and challenges facing medical professionals. Brett Riggins, co-founder of Physician Wealth Systems, represents this shift. His journey from ...
The luxury real estate market is experiencing a significant shift as ultra-high net worth individuals increasingly seek “real estate without borders,” creating new opportunities and challenges for top-tier professionals serving this exclusive clientele. This trend toward global mobility is changing traditional luxury markets and creating concentrated wealth hubs in unexpected locations. According to recent analysis ...
The transformation of the self storage industry from a mom-and-pop business model to institutional ownership has fundamentally altered market dynamics across New England, where sophisticated operators now leverage advanced software systems to optimize pricing and maximize returns. This shift mirrors national trends as REITs and private equity firms continue consolidating properties, creating a two-tiered market ...
The $100 billion 1031 exchange market is experiencing a fundamental shift as investors demand greater transparency following years of disappointing returns from deals struck during the 2021-2022 peak. While traditional real estate transactions continue to dominate the tax-deferred exchange space, alternative investment vehicles like Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and 721 exchanges represent just 6-7% of ...
The construction industry finds itself at a crossroads, with contractors maintaining cautious optimism while facing mounting economic pressures that have put numerous projects on hold. Despite survey data showing optimism across 15 of 17 construction categories for 2025, industry leaders are reporting a more complex reality on the ground. Ken Simonson, Chief Economist, Associated General ...
The Phoenix real estate market has weathered significant changes over the past few years, from pandemic-driven buying frenzies to the current more balanced conditions. For agents who have survived multiple market cycles, these shifts represent both challenges and opportunities to refine their approach and better serve clients. Chris Dunham, Real Estate Agent at Brokers Hub ...
The real estate industry has always attracted professionals from diverse backgrounds, but few bring the unique perspective of international commodities trading to residential property sales. Neoly Lika Williams, founder of LKW International Real Estate LLC, represents a growing segment of real estate professionals whose global experience provides distinct advantages in today’s interconnected market. Williams’ journey ...
The real estate capital markets remain largely offline, operating through a fragmented ecosystem of email chains, PDF downloads, and manual data entry that would seem outdated in almost any other industry. While numerous companies have attempted to digitize various pieces of the transaction process, none have successfully created a comprehensive platform where deals can actually ...
The real estate industry faces significant disruption, with agents and loan officers leaving in large numbers amid market uncertainty. Yet some professionals are finding opportunity where others see only obstacles. Danielle Damianov, host of “Real Estate Secrets Unlocked” and founder of the Done By One CRM platform, is part of a movement leveraging technology and ...
Southwest Montana’s real estate market is experiencing a notable shift as buyers gain negotiating power and inventory levels stabilize after years of intense competition. The region, which includes smaller communities like Anaconda positioned between major Montana cities, offers a window into how secondary markets are adapting to changing buyer preferences and economic conditions. Hannah Bruha, ...
Commercial real estate operators face mounting pressure to optimize building performance while managing rising costs and tenant expectations. Yet beneath these challenges lies a more fundamental crisis that threatens operational efficiency across all asset classes: the convergence of disappearing institutional knowledge and outdated information systems. David Trask, host of Facility Voices and a veteran of ...
The current commercial real estate downturn has created a stark divide between those caught unprepared and those positioned to capitalize on distress. While multifamily values have dropped 30% from their peak, exceeding residential’s 23% decline during the Great Recession, experienced operators are finding exceptional opportunities in the wreckage. Forrest Jinks, CEO of Altus Equity Group, ...
The convergence of recreational amenities and real estate development has created a new investment category attracting institutional attention. Private surf clubs, featuring artificial wave technology and membership-based business models, are positioning themselves as both lifestyle amenities and viable real estate investments, with projects demonstrating strong pre-sales performance and member acquisition rates. This sector addresses a ...
The Alexandria real estate market is experiencing a notable shift from the hyper-competitive conditions that have defined recent years, creating new opportunities for buyers while requiring sellers to adjust their strategies. Market data reveals properties are sitting longer on the market, and the intense bidding wars that characterized the pandemic era are becoming less common. ...
