In an era of increasing housing transience, one sector stands out for its remarkable stability: manufactured housing communities, where average tenancy stretches nearly two decades, according to one industry leader. “The average tenant in our communities stays for over 17 years,” says Michael Anise, CEO of FG Communities. “A lot of them just pass it ...
Urban infill development in Florida is undergoing a dramatic transformation, as developers find creative ways to maximize compact sites while delivering luxury amenities. Jerad Graham, Development Principal at Kastelo Development, says this evolution requires rethinking traditional approaches to space utilization. The Challenge of Urban Sites “Because it’s an urban infill project and not built out ...
The real estate industry’s debate over off-market listings has largely focused on ultra-luxury properties and celebrity privacy concerns. However, Michele Harrington, CEO of First Team Real Estate, argues this narrative misses a crucial market segment: everyday families seeking convenience and minimal disruption during the sales process. The Hidden Value of Pre-Market Strategy “If I could ...
“Many people are fearful. They don’t want to experience that situation again,” explains Asher Walli, a real estate agent with Charles Rutenberg Realty who has been serving Florida’s Pinellas County area for nearly eight years. After experiencing three consecutive hurricanes in late 2024, the St. Petersburg-Clearwater-Tampa real estate market is undergoing significant changes that could ...
The Pacific Northwest’s small communities face a complex balancing act: maintaining their historic charm while addressing modern housing needs and state mandates for increased density. Gig Harbor, Washington, a picturesque waterfront city of 13,000 residents, exemplifies this challenge as it works to shift from a single-family residential enclave into a more diverse housing market. Eric ...
While real estate technology companies tout digital solutions as essential for agent success, Michele Harrington, CEO of First Team Real Estate, presents a contrasting reality: many top-producing agents still rely on basic tools like spreadsheets, challenging conventional wisdom about technology adoption in real estate. The Technology Adoption Gap “In reality, 80% of agents are never ...
A veteran Pennsylvania real estate agent is pulling back the curtain on a surprising market dynamic that challenges conventional wisdom about today’s housing landscape: properties just one township apart can face dramatically different market conditions, with one drawing 40+ potential buyers while another struggles to attract interest. Nicholas “Nick” Vandekar, a Real Estate Agent with ...
In a surprising shift, buyers in Philadelphia’s competitive Main Line market are increasingly choosing new construction over existing homes, not necessarily for the appeal of new features, but to avoid the emotional toll of bidding wars, according to one veteran real estate agent. Nicholas “Nick” Vandekar of Realty ONE Group Advocates has observed a clear ...
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 ...
