The self-storage industry has remained largely unchanged for decades, operating with padlocks, keys, and staffed facilities that require customers to drive to the outskirts of town. But a new wave of technology-driven operators is challenging this model, bringing automated, centrally located storage solutions directly into urban centers. Maxwell Wilson, co-founder of Pocket Storage, represents this ...
Chicago’s housing shortage has reached a critical point, with developers abandoning the city and construction activity dropping from over 60 active cranes a decade ago to less than three today. Against this backdrop, David Wilts, founder and CEO of Digital Masterplanning, is taking an unconventional approach to address what he calls “the most difficult time ...
The Austin real estate market is experiencing a notable shift as the post-pandemic boom settles into a more measured pace, with buyer hesitancy emerging as a defining characteristic. After years of frenzied activity that saw buyers submitting dozens of offers and paying $50,000 to $100,000 over asking prices, the market has entered what industry professionals ...
The luxury resort real estate market on Hilton Head Island is experiencing a notable shift as it moves away from the pandemic-era buying frenzy toward more normalized conditions. This transition is creating new opportunities for savvy investors while changing how luxury buyers approach oceanfront properties in one of the Southeast’s premier destinations. Charles “Chaz” Holden, ...
The traditional path to homeownership is being challenged by a growing number of investors who are choosing to rent their primary residence while building wealth through secondary home purchases. This unconventional approach, particularly relevant in high-cost metropolitan areas, is gaining traction as housing prices continue to outpace income growth in major markets. Katie Cline, host ...
The real estate industry stands at a pivotal moment where artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how enterprise-level brokerages operate, according to Victor Lund, Founding Partner and Co-CEO of WAV Group, a consulting firm that has advised major real estate companies for over two decades. “If you are doing anything with technology in your business, or ...
The mortgage industry is experiencing a notable split in customer satisfaction that reveals important shifts in how consumers approach homeownership. While satisfaction with mortgage originators has reached record highs, homeowner satisfaction with mortgage servicers continues to decline, creating a divided experience that reflects broader changes in lending practices and consumer expectations. This divergence emerges from ...
The Los Angeles luxury real estate market is experiencing a clear disconnect between perception and reality, as ultra-high-end sales grab headlines while the broader luxury segment struggles with extended market times and significant price reductions. While billionaire buyers continue to make notable purchases of trophy properties, transactions that generate substantial media attention, the underlying market ...
The California commercial real estate market is experiencing a notable resurgence after nearly two years of subdued activity, with institutional investors increasingly deploying capital that has been sitting on the sidelines since interest rate volatility began affecting deal economics. Transaction volume at major California law firms serves as a reliable barometer for market activity, and ...
Detroit’s real estate landscape is defying traditional market categorizations, creating unique opportunities for both buyers and investors while challenging long-held assumptions about homeownership. The market’s evolution reflects broader shifts in housing attitudes, affordability programs, and investment patterns shaping southeastern Michigan’s property sector. A Market of Contradictions Unlike most markets that clearly favor either buyers or ...
Editorial Note: Updated on August 25th, 2025 with clarifying language at REtokens’ request. The fractional real estate investment landscape reached a significant milestone in late June when REtokens received FINRA approval for its digital broker dealer and Alternative Trading System (ATS) licensing. This regulatory achievement positions the company to address one of the most persistent ...
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 ...
