Despite recent challenges, Portland’s fundamentals as a livable, affordable West Coast city remain strong and could drive its recovery, according to one industry leader who argues the region’s quality of life advantages haven’t changed. “We continue to be the most affordable West Coast City,” says Cassidy Bolger, Director of Development at Killian Pacific. “We continue ...
At Killian Pacific’s Jack Straw development, Director of Development Cassidy Bolger is overseeing a new pilot program that dedicates two ground-floor, two-story townhome units for in-home daycare operators. The initiative offers these providers a reduced rent, set at 60% of the area median income, to increase childcare availability for both residents and the surrounding community. ...
A striking shift is occurring in Atlanta’s urban housing market, according to staging expert Topher Fuller of Linden Creek. The city’s younger buyers are driving demand for stark, minimalist designs that challenge traditional staging approaches. “They love the brutalist and minimalist styles,” Fuller says of Gen Z buyers. “We’re seeing a lot of that, like ...
The return on investment from modern meeting documentation technology in commercial real estate goes far beyond simple efficiency gains, according to Gary Tremaine, Senior Vice President of Retail Services at Dickson Commercial Group, who sees these tools as transforming the entire business model. “The return on investment from implementing modern meeting documentation technology isn’t just ...
The definition of luxury real estate investment is undergoing a fundamental shift, according to Nicole Beauchamp, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor at Sotheby’s International Realty. High-net-worth buyers are increasingly abandoning the traditional trophy home approach in favor of more diversified property portfolios. Strategic Diversification Trumps Status “I think you’re seeing less of the ‘I want ...
A decommissioned hospital in a blue-collar neighborhood near Daytona Beach might seem like an unlikely prize property. But according to Mark Fansler, CEO of M Vincent Assets (MVA) LLC, such overlooked assets represent major opportunities for investors willing to completely reimagine their use. “We’re buying big, abandoned buildings or failing buildings, and converting single-use buildings ...
Military families relocating to Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base are increasingly looking 45 minutes north to Hernando County, where housing costs can be cut nearly in half, according to local military relocation specialist Victoria Perez of Tropic Shores Realty. “You can find a beautiful home between three and $400,000 in Hernando County. You could even ...
Leading Gulf Coast real estate expert reveals why many short-term rental investors are facing disappointing returns and how specialization could be the key to survival. The short-term rental gold rush that swept through Florida’s Gulf Coast is facing a reality check, according to Christina Leavenworth, a prominent Pensacola real estate agent with Levin Rinke Realty. ...
Churches across Southern California are discovering an unexpected solution to their challenges: their own parking lots and unused land. According to Martin Porter, Founder and CEO of Logos Faith Development, this real estate represents an opportunity to simultaneously address multiple community needs while securing their own financial future. “Churches want to be a part of ...
The adoption of conversation intelligence tools in real estate isn’t just about staying current with technology it’s delivering measurable business results, according to Ryan Brassel, Principal at Rosso Commercial Real Estate Services, who argues that these tools are becoming essential for competitive firms. Measuring Real Impact “We’ve seen a measurable improvement in deal closure rates ...
The real estate industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how professionals manage and leverage client conversations, according to Ryan Brassel, Principal at Rosso Commercial Real Estate Services. With billions in transactions hinging on accurate communication, the stakes for proper documentation have never been higher. The Documentation Dilemma “In real estate, every client interaction contains ...
The traditional method of sending multiple documents via email is failing to meet the sophisticated needs of today’s real estate clients, according to industry veteran Mark Choey, CEO of Highnote. The Communication Challenge “When you send an email with five, six documents and links, it’s very hard for the end user to digest and consume ...
Former Climb Real Estate founder and now a CEO of Highnote, Mark Choey argues that despite AI advances, real estate transactions remain fundamentally human-driven, requiring trust that technology alone cannot provide. The Irreplaceable Human Factor “You need a service professional. It’s sort of like having a lawyer representing you in court. You know, you can’t ...
The construction industry’s approach to sustainability is being transformed not by government mandates but by market demands, according to one industry leader who sees efficiency and cost reduction as the real drivers of change. “If you’re on the far left or the far right or anywhere along that spectrum, there can be lots of disagreements,” ...
Industry veteran argues independent brokers are being sidelined at public companies in favor of predictable revenue streams The commercial real estate industry is witnessing a fundamental shift in brokerage models, with major firms increasingly prioritizing corporate services over traditional broker-led business, according to Eric Paulsen, Chief Operating Officer of Kidder Mathews. The Broker-Corporate Divide “Our ...
