Arkansas offers a distinctive environment for real estate, where legal knowledge plays a direct role in property transactions. Jerry Larkowski, Executive Broker at ESQ Realty Group, exemplifies a small but growing group of professionals who hold both law and real estate licenses, combining legal insight with hands-on market experience. In Arkansas, there are about 18,000 ...
The Paso Robles wine country real estate market is undergoing a significant pricing reset, forcing sellers to recalibrate expectations while opening the door for strategic investors seeking long-term opportunities. After the record-breaking prices of 2021–2022, buyers and sellers now face a market defined by increased inventory, more selective demand, and a return to fundamentals. Brittany ...
St. Joseph’s housing market is using a state incentive program to address local housing shortages and support development, according to Kelly Ewalt, Development Director for the city, St. Joseph. Ewalt recently outlined how Michigan’s brownfield tax increment financing (TIF) program is helping developers overcome cost barriers and increase housing supply. Ewalt clarified that Michigan’s brownfield ...
The Palm Beach County real estate market is undergoing significant changes. Closed sales are up 20–25% year-over-year across the region, but properties are staying on the market longer as buyers gain more negotiating power. This marks a clear departure from the fast-paced, competitive environment that defined Florida’s housing market during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jennifer Vigoa, ...
The Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) area remains a magnet for corporate relocations and high-net-worth individuals, but recent sales data in the region’s luxury housing market reveal that growth is no longer evenly distributed. Despite continued headlines about economic expansion, luxury home sales are showing clear signs of cooling, with both buyers and sellers recalibrating expectations after ...
The Boise real estate market is entering a period of stabilization after years of volatility driven by economic swings, migration surges, and rapid price increases. Higher interest rates, shifting migration patterns, and changing buyer expectations are prompting both buyers and sellers to recalibrate their approach. Unlike the dramatic upswings and downturns of the past decade, ...
The Northwest Arkansas real estate market is showing signs of a significant shift in negotiating power, according to Jaclynn Vienola, a realtor with New Vision Real Estate. After years of sellers setting terms with little resistance, Vienola reports that buyers are now pushing back more forcefully, indicating a move away from the region’s long-running seller’s ...
The triple net lease property market is undergoing a notable shift in investor demographics, according to Ayson Shammami, Managing Partner at APEX Commercial Real Estate Advisors. In a recent interview, Shammami detailed how the typical buyer profile for income-producing commercial properties has changed, challenging long-held assumptions about who participates in this asset class. Market Overview ...
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 ...
