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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Real estate expert Jessica Randolph is challenging one of the industry’s most sacred principles. “It’s not location, location, location, it’s Price, Condition, Location,” says the founder of How To Buy A House Class, arguing that this shift in thinking could be the key for buyers struggling in today’s market. Breaking Down the New Formula According ...
The Midwest multifamily market has undergone a dramatic transformation over three decades, evolving from a fragmented, locally-owned market to one that now attracts sophisticated institutional capital, according to Steve LaMotte, Managing Director at Walker & Dunlop. Market Sophistication “30 years ago, when I began in this business, it was very different than it is today, ...
A veteran multifamily operator says shifting institutional strategies are creating new opportunities for specialized property managers, particularly in the workforce housing sector. Ron Kutas, Chief Executive Officer of OneWall Communities, says he noticed a significant shift in institutional real estate investment about three years ago. “A lot of the institutional capital started bringing in their ...
The definition of luxury real estate has undergone a fundamental transformation, with traditional metrics like price points and square footage no longer telling the complete story, according to Carolyn Fugere, Co-President and Chief Sales Officer of Sotheby’s International Realty. The Shifting Definition of Luxury “The definition of luxury has evolved significantly. It’s no longer just ...
Midterm rental specialist reveals how 30-day furnished rentals are changing residential investment strategies in urban markets. When Shona Lepis evaluates rental property returns in Portland’s competitive market, she sees a stark contrast: While traditional long-term rentals might generate $200 monthly cash flow per door, her midterm rental portfolio commands rates two to three times higher ...
The head of a major workforce housing operator argues America’s declining community connections are creating both challenges and opportunities for multifamily owners. Ron Kutas, Chief Executive Officer of OneWall Communities, says his experience growing up in Israel revealed a stark contrast with American residential life that shapes his current approach to property management. “In Israel…you ...
Marketing leader explains why national approaches fail in real estate’s hyper-local digital landscape . The assumption that digital house-hunting behavior is consistent across markets has led many real estate developers astray, according to Alyssa Soto, Co-Founder of development marketing firm Powered by DMT, who points to dramatic differences between New York and Florida buying patterns. ...
40-year industry veteran observes fundamental change in American housing preferences. The traditional American dream of a large home with a spacious yard is giving way to a new vision focused on quality over quantity, according to Lisa Clark, Senior Vice President of Master Planned Communities at W Land Development, who has observed this shift over ...
