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Steve Marcinuk
16 Jan 2026

Michigan-based platform brings hands-free referral tracking to real estate professionals nationwide. Independent real estate brokers and agents now have a new tool for managing referrals on the go. Realay, a Michigan-based real estate referral platform, has launched a mobile application that combines voice-activated AI technology with comprehensive referral tracking. The app, now available on the ...

Heather Hook
16 Jan 2026

As institutional capital remains in debt markets and affordability concerns mount, real estate development firms face a choice: build systems to reach retail investors or risk competitors capturing all the capital. Transaction volumes rose 13% in 2025, signaling recovery after years of pain. But Mor Milo, co-founder of Relli, sees something more significant happening beneath ...

Steve Marcinuk
15 Jan 2026

Northern New Jersey’s housing shortage has escalated into a severe imbalance, with economic pressures and limited inventory making it increasingly difficult for families to buy homes in desirable communities. Real estate professionals working in these markets report that conditions have reached a level where traditional buyers face intense competition and shrinking opportunities. Ellen Gonik, a ...

Rudi Davis
15 Jan 2026

The broadcast industry’s outlook for 2026 relies heavily on the expectation that Republican FCC leadership will relax ownership caps, which could spark a surge in consolidation. However, Roger Rafson, President of CMS Station Brokerage and Managing Director at Media Services Group, cautions that regulatory relief addresses only one part of a much larger and more ...

Rudi Davis
15 Jan 2026

Over the past five years, roughly 30 to 40 companies have tried to tokenize real estate assets using blockchain technology. According to David Rose, founder and CEO of USREM and a fifth-generation real estate professional, all of these attempts have failed. Rose argues that the problem is not technical incompetence, but a fundamental misunderstanding of ...

Rudi Davis
15 Jan 2026

Michael Iuculano, founder of MJI Capital, a private lender active in the Southwest and other fast-growing regions, says excessive leverage is now the top reason deals are declined. “I can’t blame somebody for wanting 100% financing. Why not?” Iuculano says. “But at the end of the day, we are a lender, we’re not a partner.” ...

Rudi Davis
15 Jan 2026

Small-bay industrial properties across Florida are showing elevated bad-debt levels, with some rent rolls reporting non-payment rates of 11-12%. According to Daniel Levin, Senior Associate at CorePoint, the highest concentrations of bad debt are in properties with 15,000 to 35,000 square feet, where e-commerce and wholesale tenants account for a significant share of the occupancy. ...

Heather Hook
14 Jan 2026

Teddy Abdelmalek on why consistent execution of fundamentals beats flashy strategies every time Everyone in student housing is searching for the secret formula. The magic bullet that will drive occupancy, boost NOI, and solve operational challenges overnight. But according to Teddy Abdelmalek, Senior Vice President of Business Development at HH Red Stone, there is no ...

Heather Hook
14 Jan 2026

Liberace’s former Los Angeles residence hit the market in early December at $3.195 million, having been under the same ownership for 22 years. For Jeff Biebuyck of Frontgate Real Estate at Compass, who specializes in Southern California’s luxury markets, these long-held properties offer a window into current market dynamics that extend beyond high-end real estate. ...

Heather Hook
14 Jan 2026

Better Living Realty‘s broker adds specialized certifications to eliminate common closing delays and reduce costs for clients Rob Marucci didn’t get mold and lead certified because he wanted to expand into remediation work. He did it because a kitchen sink was holding up a closing. The scenario is common enough: during a routine appraisal, an ...

Rudi Davis
14 Jan 2026

For the past five years, Société immobilière Bélanger has built one of Quebec’s most stable multifamily portfolios: nearly 4,000 rental units with a vacancy rate below 1%. The company is now expanding into Ottawa, Gatineau, Edmonton, and Calgary, with plans to achieve significant volume in each city. This move comes as elevated interest rates and ...

Rudi Davis
14 Jan 2026

Tokenized real estate is often pitched as a breakthrough for investors: blockchain technology, the argument goes, allows you to buy and sell property shares instantly, unlocking liquidity in an asset class that’s usually locked up for years. But the reality is more nuanced. Tokenization does not automatically make real estate liquid, and understanding the real ...

Rudi Davis
14 Jan 2026

After a sluggish start to 2024, Martin County’s housing market has shifted. Homes that lingered on the market earlier this year are now selling more quickly, and new listings are declining. The balance of power between buyers and sellers is changing, affecting how both sides should approach their next move. Current Market Conditions Martin County ...

Steve Marcinuk
14 Jan 2026

Société immobilière Bélanger is planning a strategic expansion into Montreal, Gatineau, Ottawa, Calgary, and Edmonton. The multifamily investment landscape is experiencing a period of capital reallocation, creating a compelling window for well-capitalized private operators to expand into growth-oriented secondary markets. Société immobilière Bélanger is positioning itself to capitalize on this environment through a disciplined acquisition ...

Steve Marcinuk
14 Jan 2026

After more than two decades in management, Scott Cooney has returned to active commercial real estate brokerage in Connecticut, bringing with him three decades of industry expertise and a network that is already generating substantial business. Cooney, who began his real estate career in 1995, resumed active brokerage in September 2025 after serving in management ...