California’s housing affordability crisis has prompted numerous legislative solutions, but few have generated the practical impact of SB9, the state’s lot splitting law. While auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs) gained widespread acceptance, lot splitting has remained a more complex tool that many property owners and even municipal officials struggle to understand. Early adopters are discovering significant ...
The aftermath of the Altadena fire has exposed significant gaps in disaster preparedness among homeowners, while revealing the complex realities of insurance claims and rebuilding in one of California’s most challenging real estate markets. For Sara Skelton, a Realtor with EXP Realty and host of The LA Real Estate Podcast, the disaster struck particularly close ...
Stamford’s luxury real estate market is experiencing an unexpected demographic shift as millennial buyers wielding all-cash offers dominate high-end purchases, according to a veteran local broker. The New Face of Luxury Buyers “Over the past couple of years, you can’t imagine the number of people that come here with cash, and I’m talking about people ...
Jared White, Managing Partner at Quadrum Global, argues that traditional market data often lags behind the real opportunities in emerging real estate markets. Instead, he points to a more nuanced “gravitational force” theory that helps identify promising locations before they show up in conventional metrics. The Hidden Indicators of Market Potential “There is a gravitational ...
The real estate industry is on the cusp of a dramatic shift in how agents manage client relationships, according to Cyrus Mohseni, Co-Founder & Vice President of Strategy and Growth at The Keystone Team. Mohseni argues that artificial intelligence will soon make traditional Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems obsolete. The End of Manual Client Management ...
“Real estate is more stressful than being a cop,” says Garrett Decker, a former sheriff’s deputy who now serves as Broker Associate at NextHome Endless Summer. This surprising comparison immediately captures the intensity of today’s Florida housing market through the eyes of someone who has experienced both professions firsthand. From Badge to Broker: An Unconventional ...
“I don’t believe a tech platform should dictate how a brokerage operates,” states Michele Harrington, COO of FirstTeam® Real Estate, addressing the ongoing industry debate over listing transparency and off-market properties. “We are the industry leaders. We are the people servicing our clients. We are face to face with our sellers and our buyers every ...
While many Colorado mountain towns crack down on short-term rentals, Western Colorado’s market remains uniquely welcoming to Airbnb investors, according to one local real estate leader. “So far, we’re not seeing those bumps, as we know in many of the areas of Colorado, it’s becoming restricted,” says Johnny Pfeiffer, Broker at Spirit Bear Realty, describing ...
Austin’s multifamily market is grappling with significant oversupply, particularly in the luxury segment, as developers’ aggressive building programs have outpaced population growth, according to a veteran local property manager. “We built all these brand new units, and we just don’t have the population coming here now,” says Mike Martine, VP of Martine Properties, describing what ...
The Austin real estate market is in a period of adjustment. After an unprecedented surge during the pandemic years, activity has slowed and the landscape is shifting. Mike Martine, Vice President of Martine Properties, a family-owned real estate company that has served Austin since 1979, has witnessed these changes firsthand. “The market noticeably slowed after ...
The mortgage technology landscape is shifting toward integration and collaboration, and one recent acquisition exemplifies that trend. In a move that unites complementary tools aimed at improving the lending process, LoanPASS has acquired PMI Rate Pro, a platform known for simplifying the pricing of private mortgage insurance. “The industry is moving toward collaborative partnerships rather ...
After a historic run of rapid appreciation, the South Florida real estate market is beginning to cool. Larry Mastropieri, Broker and Owner of The Mastropieri Group, a boutique luxury brokerage serving the region, puts it plainly. “The real estate market is softening. That’s probably the most accurate, fair way to say what’s happening,” he says. ...
“We pride ourselves on our ability to create places and build communities,” says Rene Bello, Founder and CEO of BLDG Ventures, a Miami-based real estate development firm that’s bringing a fresh perspective to South Florida’s evolving landscape. Born in Cartagena, Colombia, and emigrating to the United States in the early 1990s, Bello’s journey to becoming ...
