The evolution of international real estate marketing from the pre-internet era to today’s digital landscape reveals both how far the industry has come and what remains unchanged, according to veteran broker Neoly Lika Williams of LKW International Real Estate LLC. The Pre-Digital Hunt “Back then in 1993… was no cell phone, was nothing. Was very ...
Montana’s real estate market has entered a distinct buyer’s market phase, with longer listing times and increased price negotiations marking a significant shift from recent years, according to Hannah Bruha, broker at Clearwater Montana Properties. The Market Evolution “We have quite a bit of inventory right now. Our listings are sitting a little bit longer ...
As fears of market disruption drive some real estate professionals to exit the industry, one expert sees striking parallels to 2008, and the opportunities that emerged from that crisis. Danielle Damianov, host of Real Estate Secrets Unlocked and veteran of multiple market cycles, says current conditions may actually present more opportunities than threats for those ...
The increasing digitization of real estate has its limits, particularly in the luxury segment, according to Carolyn Fugere, Co-President and Chief Sales Officer of Sotheby’s International Realty, who argues that human expertise remains irreplaceable despite technological advances. The Limitations of Digital Tools “Technology is an enabler, but it can’t replace the nuanced understanding that comes ...
In an era dominated by artificial intelligence and digital solutions, real estate educator Jessica Randolph, is making a compelling case for the irreplaceable value of local, human expertise in real estate transactions. “Sure, you can ask ChatGPT, ‘Hey AI, tell me how to buy a house.’ But they’re not going to know all the off-market ...
Remote workers are fundamentally transforming Montana’s rural real estate landscape, with properties offering substantial acreage and outdoor amenities seeing unprecedented demand, according to Hannah Bruha, broker at Clearwater Montana Properties. The Rural Premium “Most of them are from busier areas, wanting to just escape and be out in nature and kind of experience what Montana ...
Industry veteran highlights how outdated paper documentation puts building safety at risk, advocating for mobile-first emergency response systems. The difference between minor incident and major disaster often comes down to response time, according to facility management expert David Trask. Yet many buildings still rely on paper documentation scattered across multiple locations, creating dangerous delays during ...
Facility management veteran argues that fears of AI displacing skilled trades are misplaced, pointing to critical hands-on work that technology cannot replicate. David Trask, Host of Facility Voices and industry expert with over 13 years of experience, has a clear message about artificial intelligence in building maintenance: AI may be advancing rapidly, but it cannot ...
A growing number of real estate professionals are rejecting the traditional “hustle culture” in favor of what one industry veteran calls “life by design.” Danielle Damianov, CEO of Done By One CRM, argues that the industry’s conventional wisdom about success through sacrifice needs a radical update. “What I discovered is I built a business that ...
Major institutional investors are increasingly targeting Southeast agricultural properties, driven by growing concerns over food security and the region’s abundant natural resources, according to a leading land advisor. “On the institutional side, a lot of the investment is going towards quality soil and groundwater,” says Bryant Peace, Senior Advisor at Saunders Real Estate. “Food security ...
Chicago’s real estate market is experiencing an unexpected renaissance led by local investors, while international capital remains notably absent, according to a leading market expert. “There’s a lot of local capital that’s willing to take risk in Chicago. There’s almost zero international capital, and we’re in that gray area for non-Chicago based domestic capital,” says ...
Rural landowners often misunderstand the complex reality of development timelines and processes, potentially leading to unrealistic expectations about property values and sales, according to a senior land advisor working across the Southeast. “I think there’s a misconception on all that goes into that,” says Bryant Peace, Senior Advisor at Saunders Real Estate. “It takes the ...
The real estate industry has fundamentally transformed its approach to talent development, with major implications for both employers and emerging professionals, according to a leading industry educator. “There’s not a lot of managers where I can say to my students, you’re going to go there and you’re going to spend 20 years,” says Reagan Pratt, ...
While international capital flows into Detroit’s real estate market, one local expert warns that surface-level metrics are masking crucial neighborhood-specific risks that could imperil returns. “On paper, the numbers look great. You can get a $50,000 house that on Section Eight rents out for like $1,200-1,300,” says Sergio Aguinaga, founder of Michigan Houses for Cash. ...
Local investor Sergio Aguinaga argues Detroit’s most profitable investment opportunities now exist in a specific price band, challenging conventional wisdom about the market’s recovery. Detroit’s real estate market has transformed dramatically over the past decade, but according to Sergio Aguinaga, founder of Michigan Houses for Cash, the most attractive investment opportunities aren’t necessarily where most ...
