Natural Light Than Square Footage The wellness real estate market has long been positioned as an exclusive amenity for luxury buyers. From Miami penthouses with private cold plunge pools to high-end developments featuring infrared saunas and advanced air filtration systems, health-conscious design has typically carried a premium price tag that places it beyond the reach ...
Student housing operators entering 2026 are prioritizing renewal foundations and wellness-focused amenities as pre-leasing momentum for fall 2026 shows consistency with previous years despite earlier holiday period timing. HH Red Stone, which manages student housing properties across university markets, reports that retention strategies have become central to lease-up success as operators navigate market conditions requiring ...
The launch of Mundi Group in New York City signals a broader shift in how experienced luxury agents are approaching team building and brokerage partnerships. Founded by Jorge Lopez, the venture represents a growing trend of established agents seeking platforms that combine operational support with technological capabilities, rather than traditional brokerage structures. Lopez, who built ...
In an industry where artificial intelligence threatens white-collar jobs but can’t replace skilled trades, Kelvin Enfinger Jr. offers a refreshing perspective on what the future of construction really needs: leaders who understand the work from the ground up. As Vice President of Greenhut Construction and the 2025 Chair of ABC Florida – the state’s largest ...
Market timing sounds logical in theory: wait for the bottom, buy at the lowest possible price, and maximize your return. In many real estate markets, this approach can occasionally work. In Vail, however, it consistently fails. Decades of market cycles show that even sophisticated buyers struggle to time it correctly. Mark Gordon from Christiania Realty ...
In New Orleans real estate, most investors want move-in ready properties. Stephen Keighery actively seeks out the ones others won’t touch – and that difference in perspective reveals everything about how value is actually created. Walk into a house with Stephen Keighery, and you’ll witness something peculiar. While most people recoil at peeling paint, structural ...
BAC’s Chief Advocacy Officer recognized among the world’s most influential mortgage leaders for 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Brendan McKay, Broker/Owner of McKay Mortgage Company and Chief Advocacy Officer of the Broker Action Coalition (BAC), has earned a place on Mortgage Professional America’s prestigious 2025 Global 100 list, which recognizes the world’s most impactful mortgage industry ...
From Where has released a curated holiday-focused storefront collection featuring products that have proven popular with both short-term rental hosts and their guests throughout the year. The collection addresses dual markets: hosts seeking to upgrade their properties and guests purchasing items for their own homes after experiencing products during stays. The timing capitalizes on ongoing ...
Ultra-luxury oceanfront buyers in Palm Beach pursue two distinct strategies according to Loodmy Jacques of The Jacques Team: acquiring turnkey estates requiring minimal personalization, or securing substantial oceanfront holdings that provide foundations for creating fully customized legacy compounds. The 911 North Ocean Boulevard property at $185 million represents what Jacques characterizes as a canvas opportunity, ...
By tracking on- and off-market performance in real time, listing services can now give agents concrete evidence to guide clients weighing private sales against full public visibility. Off-market listings have always existed, but the rise of private brokerage networks and pocket listings has pushed the trend into new territory. Some large businesses now encourage sellers ...
The real estate and construction fields have long shaped the places where people live their lives. Increasingly, many in the industry see their work as extending beyond the jobsite. Developers, contractors, tradespeople, and suppliers are taking on more sustained roles in community support, shifting from occasional donations to ongoing, mission-driven efforts that meet people where ...
Proposals for 50-year mortgage products as housing affordability solutions face skepticism from real estate finance professionals who argue extended terms undermine homeownership’s wealth-building function despite reducing monthly payment burdens. Scott Spelker, founder of The Spelker Team operating in real estate markets, analyzed the equity implications of extending mortgage terms beyond the standard 30-year structure currently ...
Investment sales brokers are experiencing heightened year-end transaction activity as buyers pursue bonus depreciation benefits before 2025 closes, with recent federal legislation restoring 100% bonus depreciation for specific commercial real estate categories, including automotive-related properties. Brittany Megrath, CCIM and principal of M Square Commercial, reports that tax strategy rather than market timing is driving the ...
Baby boomers aged 60 and older represent the largest demographic of home sellers in Northeast markets, creating distinct inventory patterns and transaction characteristics, according to Ryan Bruen, founder of The Bruen Team operating in Morris County, New Jersey. “Most home sellers in our area are baby boomers making lifestyle moves,” Bruen explains. “Understanding what drives ...
Real estate professionals are discussing fee disclosure practices as the industry continues implementing changes following recent settlements and regulatory updates. Various state associations are developing disclosure forms and guidance documents as agents and brokerages adapt to new negotiation frameworks where buyers and sellers directly negotiate compensation with their respective agents. Courtney Poulos, Founder and CEO ...
