A recent case from Nigeria demonstrates how blockchain technology could change international real estate investment, highlighting weaknesses in traditional pension fund strategies that affect both emerging and developed markets. Edward Nwokedi, founder of RedSwan Digital Real Estate, recently visited the Lagos-based pension fund that manages $40 billion for Nigerian government employees. His findings reveal a ...
Ayson Shammami, Managing Partner at APEX Commercial Real Estate Advisors, recently addressed the most common questions about triple net lease investment in today’s market. In a detailed interview, Shammami explained recent shifts in deal flow, investor behavior, and the realities facing both buyers and sellers after a period of rapid change. Market Status Overview Triple ...
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 ...
Loodmy Jacques discusses post-pandemic market dynamics, buyer hesitation myths, and building wealth through strategic real estate decisions Palm Beach County’s real estate market has undergone dramatic shifts since 2020, creating what one veteran agent calls “the fake years” – a period when normal market dynamics disappeared and anyone could sell property. Understanding this evolution helps ...
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 Jacksonville Beach real estate market offers a clear example of how alternative business models can outperform traditional brokerages, especially in a challenging environment. While many local agents report fewer transactions and slower sales, David Corbitt’s 1 Percent Lists First Coast franchise is posting year-over-year growth that’s outpacing the broader market. Corbitt, a longtime Jacksonville ...
The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s mayor has generated speculation about potential resident exodus from Manhattan. Real estate professionals in surrounding markets are monitoring whether political rhetoric translates into actual relocation activity. Ryan Bruen, a broker with Coldwell Banker in Morristown, New Jersey, reports conversations with Manhattan colleagues suggesting heightened client interest ...
Cape Coral’s real estate market has drawn national attention for its recent challenges, with the Wall Street Journal declaring it “America’s worst housing market” in June. Headlines have focused on the fact that 8% of homeowners are now underwater on their mortgages, suggesting a market in crisis. Yet agents working locally describe a more nuanced ...
Vintory’s Brooke Pfautz on how stacked data architecture solves the industry’s most expensive problem Vacation rental managers waste approximately $611 billion annually on poorly targeted marketing campaigns according to industry estimates. The culprit involves fundamentally flawed data acquisition strategies that prioritize cost savings over accuracy, creating what Brooke Pfautz of Vintory calls an expensive false ...
From Where has secured partnerships with many design and home goods brands, expanding the product selection available through its shoppable rental platform. The partnerships provide guests with direct access to purchase items they encounter during their stays while creating commission revenue for property hosts. “We’ve carefully curated relationships with brands that share our commitment to ...
The real estate technology landscape is raising fundamental questions about data ownership and client relationships. As platforms consolidate control over lead generation, brokerages are evaluating whether dependence on third-party lead sources aligns with their long-term business strategy. Biju Ashokan, CEO of Radius, a white-labeled real estate technology platform, has observed this shift firsthand. His company ...
Florida’s real estate market is experiencing renewed momentum following the 2024 election, with statewide pending sales jumping nearly 10% year over year. This marks the strongest activity since 2021, as buyers who paused during election uncertainty return to the market. Loodmy Jacques of The Jacques Team in Palm Beach County reports that while transaction volume ...
Radius has launched escrow services in California, adding transaction closing capabilities to its AI-powered brokerage platform. The move consolidates services that agents typically access through multiple vendors into a single integrated system. Radius Escrow handles residential transactions, short sales, and land and mobile home purchases across California. The service integrates with Radius’s existing technology infrastructure, ...
The South Florida real estate market is experiencing a measured correction after years of pandemic-driven volatility, according to Philip Bennett, President of Bennett Capital Partners Mortgage Brokers, who has navigated the region’s lending landscape for over 25 years. After witnessing unprecedented price appreciation driven by out-of-state migration during COVID-19, the market is now settling into ...
