“Buyers now believe that $50,000 below asking is the new norm,” says Sheila Clark, REALTOR® and Certified Luxury Specialist with the Sheila Clark Team at LPT Realty, describing the dramatic shift in buyer behavior on Florida’s Treasure Coast. Sheila’s journey from fashion stylist to real estate expert offers a unique lens on Florida’s rapidly changing ...
“I wanted my voice to be heard. That was my biggest priority,” says Nauz Magdaleno, Team Lead at 1Vision Real Estate, explaining her journey from law school graduate to real estate leadership. “I wanted to be able to say A, B, or C, and then see it actually put into action, and witness tangible results.” ...
“AI will be a major component in our industry,” says Annie Ives, CEO of Vesta Plus, reflecting on the future of Multiple Listing Services (MLS) and property data management. “I don’t think AI will replace the agent. AI will become your assistant, but on a high level, not on a smaller, lower level.” With nearly ...
“The market has declined approximately 15-20% compared to listing prices over the past nine months,” says Nicolai Todosiciuc, a real estate agent with Realty One Group MVP serving the North Port, Florida area. In a housing market that’s cooling after pandemic-fueled highs, Todosiciuc offers a ground-level perspective that cuts through national headlines to reveal the ...
With three decades of experience spanning both residential and commercial sectors, Scott T. Cooney, Managing Broker of Coldwell Banker Realty and Coldwell Banker Commercial Northeast has developed a rare vantage point at the intersection of these markets. His dual role managing both residential and commercial offices in Danbury, Connecticut provides him with insights into emerging ...
In a post-pandemic world where remote work has become normalized, commercial property managers face a critical challenge: how to make physical workspaces genuinely appealing destinations rather than obligatory locations. For Faron Brazis, Tenant Engagement Manager at Hobbs Brook Real Estate, whose background spans politics and event planning before entering corporate real estate, this challenge represents ...
In an industry facing unprecedented scrutiny and change, OB Jacobi, President of Windermere, stands as a vocal advocate for transparency and consumer protection. As president of a family-owned brokerage with 6,500 agents across 325 offices in 9 states, Jacobi brings a unique perspective shaped by both family legacy and forward-thinking leadership. “If you let Wall ...
What began as a personal hobby has evolved into a powerful business strategy that sets Shimala apart in a crowded market. “We’ve built our business around the community we created, oddly enough, through bourbon,” explains Heather Shimala, founder of Reserve 76 Realty in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “I always joke with my clients, buyers and ...
“When you partner with people who are best in class and share the economics, you achieve better outcomes than trying to do everything yourself,” says Lee Brodsky, CEO of BEB Capital, reflecting on the company’s transformation from family office to institutional-grade real estate investment firm. Under Brodsky’s leadership since 2017, BEB Capital has strategically expanded ...
“We’re in the business of making housing more affordable, and we recognize that the key lever is increasing housing supply,” says Gillian Pressman, Managing Director of YIMBY Action, a growing advocacy organization with 67 chapters across 27 states. For Pressman, the housing crisis is personal. Growing up in New York City as the child of ...
For over two decades, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, President and COO of Flag Luxury Properties, has been at the forefront of luxury real estate development, creating iconic properties that have redefined the hospitality landscape. Her portfolio, featuring landmarks like the Ritz-Carlton South Beach and the Ritz-Carlton New York NoMad, showcases her exceptional ability to anticipate ...
From his early days armed with nothing but a fax machine to now managing relationships with major brands across three counties, Lyle Stern, co-founder of Vertical Real Estate, offers a unique perspective on how Miami’s retail landscape has evolved and where it’s heading next. “Miami is no longer just a tourist destination—it’s a real city ...
As much of the U.S. office market grapples with high vacancy and shifting tenant expectations, Vibe Office Properties is finding success by focusing on how a space feels. At the core of its approach is the belief that design matters, even in commercial real estate. “Too many office buildings are massive structures with granite, chrome, ...
When Jared White joined Quadrum Global in 2014, Brooklyn’s Greenpoint waterfront was still a patchwork of vacant lots and unrealized promises. Today, that same shoreline is home to The Huron, a residential development that reflects not only the neighborhood’s evolution, but White’s approach to real estate: bet on growth and move with conviction. “Objects in motion ...
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming more than just a buzzword in real estate. It is actively changing how agents build and maintain client relationships. Cyrus Mohseni, Co-Founder and CEO at The Keystone Team, believes the industry’s competitive landscape is about to change dramatically. “In a couple of years, agents who aren’t maximizing artificial intelligence capabilities ...
