The legal structure underlying property ownership may matter more than purchase price when evaluating Caribbean real estate investments, according to an industry expert who has navigated multiple international jurisdictions over nearly two decades. David Kafka, broker/owner of RE/MAX 1st Choice Belize, argues that property rights should outweigh price when Americans compare Caribbean markets. He notes ...
The Tampa Bay real estate market has changed dramatically in the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton, producing new conditions that go well beyond the immediate storm damage. While national headlines emphasized widespread destruction, the actual impact has been more complex, with local housing trends shaped by lasting effects of the storms and the heightened ...
Wellington’s real estate market has changed dramatically since the mid-1970s, evolving from a fledgling equestrian enclave into one of Florida’s premier luxury destinations. Few professionals have observed this transformation as closely as Jim Corbin, a real estate agent in the area since 1978. When Corbin arrived in Wellington in 1976, the community was in its ...
The luxury real estate market is experiencing rapid technological advancement, with artificial intelligence and data analytics now essential for navigating an increasingly complex landscape. As market conditions evolve and buyer expectations rise, forward-thinking brokerages are leveraging technology to maintain a competitive edge while delivering the personalized service expected by high-net-worth clients. Rod Watson, founder of ...
The self-storage industry’s reputation as a passive, hands-off investment is not just wrong – it’s becoming a competitive liability, according to one industry veteran who has made operational excellence central to his business strategy. Brandon Grebe, CEO and co-founder of Uplift Development Group, argues that the “it runs itself” mentality that once defined self-storage is ...
Miami’s transformation from seasonal playground to permanent home base represents a fundamental shift that’s reshaping luxury real estate demand patterns in ways most industry observers are still underestimating, according to a veteran agent tracking the migration firsthand. Joelle Oiknine, a Senior Global Real Estate Advisor at One Sotheby’s International Realty, says Miami’s pandemic-era influx of ...
The residential real estate market in Fort Lauderdale is facing a combination of rising housing costs, increased regulatory compliance expenses, and growing consumer debt, all of which are changing homeownership patterns in the region. John Clarke, founder of Clarke Law PA and an attorney with nearly nine years of experience in estate planning and real ...
The collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, in June 2021 triggered sweeping changes to the state’s real estate regulations. In the years since, new inspection mandates and structural safety requirements have created significant financial burdens for condo owners and associations across South Florida. As these laws take effect, many property owners ...
The recent mayoral election in New York City has generated considerable discussion about potential policy shifts and their broader implications for regional housing markets. With the highest voter turnout since 1969, the election clearly resonated with residents concerned about the city’s direction. Scott Spelker, a real estate professional with over three decades of experience serving ...
The concept of portable mortgages has generated considerable attention in real estate circles, promising homeowners the ability to transfer their existing mortgage – including their favorable interest rate – from one property to another. While the idea holds appeal, particularly for those locked into low rates, the practical reality involves more complexity than initial headlines ...
Epic Systems, Madison’s largest private employer, operates with a high-churn employment model that has significant implications for both its internal productivity and the surrounding housing market, according to Charlie Wills, founder and lead broker at The Wills Agency. Epic’s roughly 25% annual turnover rate creates an environment of constant onboarding and offboarding, affecting organizational continuity ...
A veteran real estate executive who oversaw $3 billion in transactions at Cushman & Wakefield is warning investors about the high costs embedded in traditional real estate investment vehicles. Edward Nwokedi, founder and CEO of RedSwan Digital Real Estate, says that conventional REITs impose excessive fees that significantly erode investor returns—costs that many investors do ...
The southwest Florida real estate market is showing signs of stabilization after two years of steep price corrections and volatility that followed the COVID-19 pandemic surge. According to Kevin Shelly, broker and CEO of Kevin Shelly Realty and a veteran of more than 20 years in the Bonita Springs area, the market is nearing a ...
When Rachel Clark became Executive Director of the Broker Action Coalition (BAC) earlier this year, she stepped into an organization with established advocacy efforts and a clear mission. The groundwork had been laid by previous leadership – brokers were engaged, campaigns were underway, and relationships with policymakers were developing. What 2025 brought was the momentum ...
The insurance crisis that disrupted Southwest Florida’s real estate market throughout 2024 is easing rapidly, with insurance quotes dropping nearly 50% from peak levels, according to Kevin Shelly, broker and owner of Kevin Shelly Realty. This sharp decline in insurance costs is stabilizing coastal property transactions that had previously stalled or collapsed due to unaffordable ...
