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Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

A dramatic migration pattern is reshaping the New York metropolitan area’s real estate landscape as residents seek more affordable alternatives to Manhattan and Brooklyn, according to veteran developer Dave Denis, Principal Chief Executive Officer of Speak To Dave. “It’s like New York City has gotten pretty pricey, and people have hit the threshold of how ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

As market pressures mount on inexperienced real estate operators, seasoned syndicators are strategically positioning themselves for what could be significant acquisition opportunities in the coming years, according to industry veteran Dave Dubeau, host of the Property Profits Real Estate Podcast. Strategic Shifts Across Asset Classes “I’m seeing people switching asset classes and getting out of ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

Amid growing excitement around AI solutions in real estate, one industry expert argues that human relationships will become increasingly valuable, not less, in property management’s future. “It’s a relationship business. And can people create a relationship with AI, maybe, but it’s not the same,” says Jason Hull, CEO of DoorGrow, who coaches hundreds of property ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

A counterintuitive truth about property management growth is emerging: generating more leads isn’t always the answer. According to industry expert Jason Hull, CEO of DoorGrow, many property management companies are undermining their growth by chasing new leads while ignoring fundamental issues in their existing processes. The “Leads Myth” Exposed “What we’ve found is they don’t ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

The real estate industry has created an unnecessary mystique around property investing that may be keeping potential investors on the sidelines, according to Lauren Aumond, host of the Adulting Is Easy podcast and experienced property investor. The Simplicity Behind the Complexity “Real estate at its core, especially when we’re talking about deal analysis, is pretty ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

In an industry obsessed with rapid growth and scaling operations, one experienced real estate investor argues that smaller, more focused operations often prove more sustainable and profitable than larger enterprises. William Tingle, host of The Sub2Deals Show and a 26-year veteran of real estate investing, challenges the prevailing wisdom about scaling real estate operations. “A ...

Rudi Davis
01 Sep 2025

A proposed North Carolina bill could fundamentally reshape how individuals can participate in real estate transactions, according to one industry veteran who sees it as part of a broader trend toward increased regulation of real estate investing. William Tingle, host of The Sub2Deals Show and a 26-year veteran of real estate investing, points to the ...

Steve Marcinuk
29 Aug 2025

In an era where content creators face pressure to constantly feed social algorithms, one real estate expert argues that thoughtful, well-produced content remains the key to building lasting digital authority. Seth Williams, founder of REtipster and a content creator since 2012, says the rush to produce high-volume content often undermines the fundamental goal of building ...

Steve Marcinuk
29 Aug 2025

The business case for green building is becoming increasingly clear, with long-term operational savings and rising property values offsetting initial investments, according to certified green realtor and sustainability expert Izumi Tanaka, host of the podcast Home Green Homes. “When you’re considering the total cost of ownership, it makes sense to have those energy efficient equipment,” ...

Steve Marcinuk
29 Aug 2025

A fundamental shift in buyer behavior is disrupting the traditional property ladder progression in Canadian real estate, according to industry veteran Michael Phinney, President and CEO of Phinney Real Estate. This disruption is creating a ripple effect throughout the market, affecting everything from entry-level condos to luxury properties. The Stalled Domino Effect “There’s sell first, ...

Steve Marcinuk
29 Aug 2025

A concerning trend is emerging in Canada’s luxury real estate market as high-net-worth homeowners increasingly look to leave the country, according to Michael Phinney, President and CEO of Phinney Real Estate, one of Royal LePage’s top five teams in Canada. The Tax-Driven Exodus “This year, I’ve heard more than before, there’s a lot of people ...

Steve Marcinuk
29 Aug 2025

Dearborn’s housing market is facing unprecedented demand driven by unique cultural factors, with capacity to immediately absorb thousands of new units, according to Angela Fortino, Deputy Director of Economic Development at the City of Dearborn. “We can absorb 1,500 units in the next 10 years easily, like we could use them now today. On top ...

Steve Marcinuk
29 Aug 2025

A significant transformation is underway in Florida’s vacation rental market, with dramatically falling returns forcing investors to reconsider long-held strategies, according to one local real estate expert. “We are 30% down this year from last year on sales and numbers,” reports Olivia Catanese, team leader at Coldwell Banker‘s 30A division. “Rental projections were making maybe ...

Steve Marcinuk
28 Aug 2025

The real estate industry’s traditional focus on sales scripts and closing techniques may be undermining the very relationships agents seek to build, according to one industry leader who argues that authentic presence, not persuasion tactics, is the key to sustainable success. Aaron Hendon, Managing Broker at Christine & Company, says the science of human connection ...

Steve Marcinuk
28 Aug 2025

The devastating impact of recent wildfires and extreme weather is driving a fundamental shift in how homes are being built, with resilience becoming as important as sustainability, according to green building expert Izumi Tanaka, host of the podcast Home Green Homes. “People are really looking at building it, not only from the sustainability standpoint, but ...