The transition from high-volume real estate wholesaling to developing AI-powered communication technology may seem unlikely, but for Nadav Boaz, founder and CEO of VoiceDrop, it was a logical step shaped by operational demands and a drive for innovation. Boaz’s journey began in Florida’s competitive real estate wholesaling market, where his company managed large-scale outreach efforts. ...
The Fort Myers Beach luxury real estate market is showing signs of a cautious recovery as the community nears the three-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian, which devastated the barrier island. While rebuilding is ongoing, market dynamics are shifting toward elevated new construction, and lots are attracting renewed investor interest. A Wall Street Veteran’s Move to ...
Southwest Florida’s real estate market is undergoing what longtime agent Billee Silva, describes as a necessary correction rather than a crash. With close to a decade of experience in Fort Myers, Silva has seen the region evolve from a quiet coastal community into a major destination, navigating everything from hurricanes to pandemic-driven surges. Today’s market ...
The Tampa Bay rental market is undergoing a notable correction after years of pandemic-driven growth, with rents declining 7-8% in some areas as the region adjusts to new realities. This shift is presenting both challenges and opportunities for investors, property managers, and tenants. Lei Cheng, founder and broker at Service Near Realty, has seen this ...
The Miami Beach luxury real estate market has emerged from the COVID-driven buying surge into a more stable environment, with buyers regaining leverage for the first time in years. Michael Leduc, a real estate agent with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty who has spent a decade working in Miami Beach’s luxury waterfront sector, notes a clear ...
The traditional real estate model is undergoing a significant shift as new approaches challenge long-standing practices. While many technology companies focus on building better property search platforms, Keypr has chosen a different path by rethinking how professional real estate services are delivered to buyers who are willing to take a hands-on role in their home ...
The commercial real estate industry has long operated on relationships, handshake deals, and traditional brokerage methods. A new platform is now challenging this approach by creating a direct connection between institutional buyers and sellers, removing many traditional intermediaries. REItrades, an AI-powered commercial real estate marketplace, completed its soft launch in October 2025 after several years ...
The Washington DC metropolitan area’s commercial real estate market reveals a clear divide, with retail showing notable strength even as office properties continue to struggle. This contrast is especially visible in Arlington, Virginia, where restaurant and retail spaces are in high demand despite broader economic uncertainty. A. Paul Voutsas, President and Principal Broker at PVIM ...
The journey from tracking tigers in Indian forests to becoming one of only 68 Certified International Property Specialists (CIPS) instructors worldwide is an uncommon career path. For Trisha Roy, founder of Open Spaces International in Gainesville, Florida, this trajectory highlights her commitment to embracing her identity and her understanding that real estate is fundamentally about connecting ...
For nearly five decades, the Pensacola real estate market has evolved through economic booms, recessions, and shifting buyer behaviors—but few professionals have thrived through every cycle quite like Alexis Bolin, a Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty Gulf Coast. Licensed since 1978, Bolin has closed more than 7,000 residential transactions and achieved national recognition as ...
The journey from selling handbags to transforming home staging may seem unconventional, but for Alex Ryden, founder and CEO of Guest House, it was a logical progression shaped by opportunity and customer needs. What started as a retail experiment in a Denver home has evolved into a technology platform that has helped facilitate the sale ...
The active adult housing market in Central Florida is expanding beyond traditional retirement hubs, as developers respond to demand for boutique communities that offer accessibility and natural surroundings. The Villages of Citrus Hills exemplifies this trend with the launch of Davis Reserve at Citrus Hills, a 400-home community targeting buyers aged 55 and older who ...
The commercial office market’s ongoing challenges have created what some investors see as a rare opportunity. While headlines often promote office-to-apartment conversions as the answer to high vacancy rates, the situation is more complex, something Seattle-based Tourbineau Real Estate Partners is addressing with a distinctive approach. Founded in late 2023 by Benjamin Wong and Jonas ...
The Fort Myers real estate market is entering a period of recalibration following several years of dramatic change, says Olivia Kaplan, a second-generation property manager and real estate broker associate at Kaplan Pro Realty, LLC who brings over a decade of experience in Southwest Florida. After the pandemic-fueled surge that saw homes attracting multiple offers ...
The independent hotel sector faces mounting pressure as major chains continue consolidating and operational costs rise across the industry. For boutique properties that want to maintain their unique character while competing effectively, a new model is emerging that harnesses collective purchasing power without sacrificing independence. Jennifer Barnwell has observed this challenge from multiple angles throughout ...
