Despite national housing market uncertainty, Palm Beach County’s luxury real estate market remains resilient due to continued wealth migration and strong fundamentals, according to one local agent. “The national average moving down to this area is like a quarter million a year average income,” says Jason Litt, Team Leader at Lokation Real Estate. “That’s pretty ...
After 13 years of seller-driven conditions, Florida’s coastal real estate markets are undergoing what Bobby Johnson views as a necessary correction that both agents and consumers should recognize as a normal part of the market cycle. Johnson, a team leader at EXP Realty with 25 years of experience, believes the industry has been delaying this ...
A significant but largely overlooked shift is impacting commercial real estate as CVS and Walgreens properties hit the market in large numbers, according to Eric Proos, co-founder of Next Era Legal. The trend is not only about the volume of pharmacy closures, but also the innovative ways these sites are being repurposed by investors. “We’re ...
As traditional real estate marketing struggles to generate showings in an increasingly competitive market, geo-fencing technology is emerging as a significant tool for agents seeking more precise targeting. Adele Suddes, a real estate sales associate with CENTURY 21 Miller Elite, highlights how this technology addresses a persistent challenge in the industry: connecting the right buyers ...
The shift from a fast-paced seller’s market to a buyer-driven environment has brought new challenges for property owners in Sarasota, according to Brett Keyser of RE/MAX Alliance Group. In a recent interview, Keyser discussed how extended selling timelines and evolving pricing expectations are influencing the local real estate market. “A lot of sellers still think ...
A significant disconnect between first-time homebuyer expectations and the realities of the Pensacola market is creating persistent challenges, according to local expert, Real Estate Agent of EXIT REALTY N.F.I., Randy Bricker. This expectation gap, which Bricker describes as “champagne taste with a beer budget,” highlights issues around buyer education and perception in today’s market. “What ...
While national real estate headlines often highlight uncertainty, Amelia Island’s coastal real estate market stands apart, according to local expert Adele Suddes, a real estate sales associate with CENTURY 21 Miller Elite. Data reveals a clear disconnect between national trends and the reality in this Florida coastal enclave. “This area deviates from what might be ...
The home buying process in Palm Beach County has evolved significantly, with buyers taking more time and viewing more properties before making decisions, according to one local agent who sees a fundamental shift in consumer behavior. “They’ll look, they’ll view my listings, and then months later, maybe come back visit again. So they want to ...
American Pledge Foundation is advancing an innovative proposal to help workers save for home down payments through a program modeled after 401(k) retirement accounts, according to CEO Rob Henger. The foundation is working with the U.S. Treasury and Senate Ways and Means Committee to establish tax-advantaged savings accounts specifically for home purchases. The program would ...
A six-week vacation sparked an unexpected career pivot for Brian Seidensticker, leading him from missile defense systems to distressed real estate investing. “I went on vacation for six weeks, came back, and prior to leaving, was very nervous about how much work I was missing,” recalls Seidensticker, now Officer and Founder of Last Best Partners. ...
The real estate industry needs to prepare for a fundamental shift in how market intelligence is consumed and processed, with artificial intelligence playing an increasingly central role, according to Steve Marcinuk, co-founder of KeyCrew Journal. “We’re in this whole new age of answer engine optimization, where you ask ChatGPT, who’s the leading investor in the ...
The real estate industry faces a fundamental shift in how market intelligence is consumed and processed, with artificial intelligence increasingly mediating information flow, according to Steve Marcinuk, co-founder of KeyCrew Media. “We’re in this whole new age of answer engine optimization, where you ask ChatGPT, who’s the leading investor in the space of small bay ...
A new challenge is emerging in Pensacola’s military housing market, where service members who bought homes during the 2021-2022 surge are now underwater, unable to sell without significant financial loss. Christina Leavenworth of Levin Rinke Realty, a veteran real estate professional with nearly a decade in the Pensacola market, says this situation is having a ...
A significant shift in seller attitudes toward VA loans is highlighting important changes in Florida’s real estate market, according to military relocation specialist Victoria Perez of Tropic Shores Realty LLC. The move from widespread VA loan rejection to broader acceptance is expanding opportunities for military families across the region. “Previously, especially when I first started ...
A provocative vision of real estate’s future is emerging: homes being sold without a single buyer ever stepping foot inside. This isn’t just theoretical speculation, it’s backed by $2 billion in transaction volume through one platform alone, according to Anne Lakusta, President and Co-founder of iFinder Offers. The Privacy Paradox in Modern Home Sales “Who ...
