The real estate industry faces a critical decision point about artificial intelligence that will shape which agents succeed in 2026 and beyond, according to Jeff Quintin, CEO of The Quintin Group. While some agents see AI as a threat to their jobs and others expect it to offer easy shortcuts, Quintin says both views miss ...
Veteran broker Jeff Quintin, CEO of The Quintin Group, says the real estate team model is undergoing a structural change that challenges long-standing assumptions about how agents grow their businesses. After decades of building a top-producing local team, Quintin now operates two parallel organizations with distinctly different approaches — and the newer, digital network is ...
South Florida’s real estate market remains a magnet for investment, even as national conditions tighten. Community banks play a pivotal role in financing development projects that larger banks often overlook. Centennial Bank’s recent $73 million-plus construction loan for the 341-unit Flamingo Village in Hialeah illustrates how relationship-driven lending is enabling new projects in areas previously ...
The St. Augustine real estate market is now experiencing the same forces reshaping much of Florida: buyers need clear, compelling reasons to move amid higher interest rates and more cautious lending. As the market adjusts from the pandemic boom, distinct segments are emerging, each responding differently to these new conditions. From Rapid Growth to Market ...
The Sarasota real estate market has shifted sharply since 2024, as recent hurricanes, rising insurance costs, and changing buyer priorities have upended the dynamics across barrier islands and the mainland. What was a seller-driven market during the pandemic is now firmly in buyers’ hands, with prices falling and leverage shifting toward those ready to act. ...
The move from professional sports to real estate is not rare, but few can match Jed Weaver’s experience navigating both the heights of a Super Bowl win and the fallout of a market crash. After three years with the Miami Dolphins and a championship season with the New England Patriots, Weaver has spent the past ...
The real estate industry is undergoing a significant change in how professionals are educated and prepared for the workforce. At Arizona State University’s Center for Real Estate and Finance, Executive Director Thomas Johnston is working to close the gap between traditional academic curricula and the practical skills now required in a rapidly evolving market. Johnston’s ...
The broker community is heading to Washington, D.C. with a unified voice this April For the first time in industry history, two major mortgage broker advocacy organizations are joining forces. The Broker Action Coalition (BAC) and the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) announced today their collaboration on “Advocacy in Action: Better Together,” a joint ...
Dallas real estate expert Darwin Stephens explains how shifting market realities are redefining homeownership timelines, and why it’s never too late to start. The traditional American Dream timeline, graduate college, land a career, buy a home by 30, retire comfortably, no longer reflects reality for millions of Americans. Today’s first-time homebuyers are entering the market ...
In markets with active new development, builders have a structural advantage over individual home sellers, according to Florida Realtor Zach DiFilippo of Coldwell Banker Premier Properties in St. Augustine. DiFilippo points to the vertical integration of builder operations — where construction companies typically own the lender and the title company — as a key reason ...
Investor demand for South Florida condominiums has sharply declined as the economics of ownership no longer support positive cash flow, according to Melissa Galada, a realtor with RJM Real Estate Corp who specializes in the Boca Raton and Delray Beach markets. Galada reports that properties which would have attracted immediate investor interest two or three ...
Florida’s residential real estate market has diverged sharply in 2024, with luxury properties above $1 million continuing to appreciate while mid-tier condominiums face oversupply and price declines. This split is driven by strong economic growth, tax incentives, and a steady influx of affluent buyers into South Florida, especially Miami, creating opportunities for investors and agents ...
Florida’s real estate market is showing early signs of stabilization after three years of declining prices, hurricane disruptions, rising insurance costs, and shifts in buyer demand. Joe Murphy, a veteran broker and team leader at Coldwell Banker The Joe Murphy Team, reports that while challenges persist, several key indicators suggest the market may be nearing ...
The Florida real estate market is showing signs of a gradual rebound, but moving a deal from contract to closing has become more complicated than ever. Fluctuating mortgage rates, stricter financing requirements, and new regulatory rules are increasing the workload for agents and buyers alike. Even experienced agents are struggling to keep up with the ...
As the Hudson Valley continues to attract buyers looking for alternatives to city living, Greenwood Lake, a municipality within the Town of Warwick, stands out as a community that defies suburban expectations. Straddling the New York–New Jersey border, Greenwood Lake offers a real estate market shaped by its history as a seasonal retreat, distinct infrastructure, ...
